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Mindful Moments with Miss HarrisonS8 E3 Telling My Story – Using Storytelling to Explore EmotionsBuy the teacher guide and pupil journal for this episode here for just £2In this episode of Mindful Moments with Miss Harrison, children discover how storytelling can be a powerful way to explore their emotions. Through imagination and creativity, children learn to express their feelings safely—by turning them into characters, adventures, and positive journeys.Using the story of Jay, a nervous boy who creates a tale about “Captain Jay the Brave Explorer,” children see how storytelling can turn tricky emotions into exciting discoveries. Whether through writing, drawing, acting...2025-06-2105 min
PSHE Talks by The PSHE AssociationFrontline interview - Supporting primary trainee teachersWe hear from Faye — a Senior Lecturer in Primary Education based at the University of Brighton — on her role, challenges and the impact of being a PSHE Education Lecturer.
Listen or read in full to learn more about how the University of Brighton approaches and structures a PSHE programme for its primary UG, PG and apprenticeship trainee teachers.
You’ll also get top tips and real-world examples for:
- How to incorporate PSHE teaching and learning into school placements.
- Identifying student needs and using student voice to tailor your curriculum and improve confidence.
- Supporting trainee teacher progression in PSHE e...2025-06-0929 min
Education MattersThe Hannah & Lucy Show: Educating GirlsThe Hannah & Lucy Show — Girls in EducationWhat’s really going on for girls in schools today?In this powerful episode of Education Matters, Hannah and Lucy take on everything from cover teaching chaos to the overlooked realities of period management, mental health and emotional pressure in schools. With humour, honesty and years of experience in UK classrooms, they ask what needs to change — and who’s responsible for making that happen.Academic performance vs emotional wellbeingGirls often outperform boys in grades, but are we missing the signs that they’re struggling...2025-06-051h 06Mindful Moments with Miss HarrisonS7 E5 Making New Friends – Taking Brave Steps Towards FriendshipBuy the teacher guide and pupil journal for this episode here for just £2In this episode of Mindful Moments with Miss Harrison, children explore how to take small, brave steps towards making new friends. Making new connections can feel exciting—but also a little bit nerve-wracking. With simple strategies and supportive stories, children build the confidence they need to start new friendships with kindness and courage.Through the story of Bella, who moves to a new town and finds the courage to say hello at lunchtime, children learn that even the smallest actions—like...2025-05-2904 minMindful Moments with Miss HarrisonComplete Series 7 Navigating FriendshipBuy all of the teacher guides and pupil journasl for these episode here for just £10 In this beautifully crafted six-part series, Miss Harrison supports primary-aged children as they learn how to build, maintain and celebrate meaningful friendships. Each episode offers storytelling, reflective practice, and actionable challenges to support children’s social and emotional development at school and at home.Episode 1: What Makes a Good Friend?Theme: Understanding the qualities of a good friendIn this episode, children discover the building blocks of healthy friendships—kindness, fairness, honesty, and su...2025-05-2929 minMindful Moments with Miss HarrisonS6 E5 Helping Hands – Supporting Others with Kindness and CareBuy the teacher guide and pupil journal for this episode here for just £2Teaching children how small acts of emotional support can make a big difference in the lives of others.In this episode of Mindful Moments with Miss Harrison, children explore the importance of helping others through kindness, empathy, and emotional support. Miss Harrison guides young listeners to notice when someone might need a helping hand, even if they don’t ask for it.Through the story of Jake and Mia, children discover how paying attention, offering encouragement, and taking sma...2025-05-1205 min
Education MattersTeaching Matters: Why teach? Curriculum Crisis, Universities?🌟 Introduction & Warm WelcomePaul greets listeners on Star Wars Day (“May the Fourth be with you”) playfully dubbing Lucy as Princess Leia and John as a Jedi Master. Lucy admits she’s not a big Star Wars fan.────────────────────────────🎓 Why Did You Become a Teacher?Paul poses this key question to the panel:🔸 Lucy shares that she realised her heart was always drawn to working with young people, influenced by past voluntary work and her parents’ encouragement.🔸 John confesses he wanted a job where he could share knowledge and receive affirmation. Over time, he discovered the profession’s deeper, more complex dimensions.They agree teaching offers:✔️ Variety...2025-05-051h 07Mindful Moments with Miss HarrisonE6 E3 The Power of Teamwork – Managing emotions in group settingsBuy the teacher guide and pupil journal for this episode here for just £2Supporting children as they build emotional awareness, communication skills, and kindness while working together.In this episode of Mindful Moments with Miss Harrison, children explore the emotional ups and downs of teamwork. Working with others—whether at school, at home, or in clubs—can be exciting but sometimes challenging. Miss Harrison shares helpful strategies to manage frustration, solve disagreements, and become a stronger, more supportive teammate.Through a relatable story about Leo, Ava, Sam and Jade, children see how l...2025-05-0406 minMindful Moments with Miss HarrisonS6 E2 Feelings in Others – Recognising emotions in friends and familyBuy the teacher guide and pupil journal for this episode here for just £2Helping children recognise when a problem is too big to face alone—and how to ask for support with confidence and calm. In this final episode of our Emotional Problem Solving series, Miss Harrison guides children through one of the most important skills of all: asking for help. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, confused, or stuck, it's okay to speak up—and it’s a sign of strength, not weakness.Through the gentle and relatable story of Emma, who feels fr...2025-05-0405 min
ACT PodcastTruth, Grace, and the PSHE Lesson: Talking Porn in Schools"Truth, Grace, and the PSHE Lesson: Talking Porn in Schools"In an age where explicit material is more easily available than ever, we explore how Christian teachers can navigate the challenging task of addressing pornography in schools. How do we hold firm to biblical convictions in a permissive culture, while avoiding both naivety and fear-driven messaging? Joined by Ian and Mandy from The Naked Truth project, we look at how to speak with clarity and compassion, work within school frameworks, and support students pastorally—all while pointing to the lasting hope, healing, and identity found in...2025-04-2947 min
Amplify UsNetflix’s Adolescence: Why Young Voices MatterSummaryThe Netflix drama Adolescence has sparked discussion — but one group has been noticeably missing from the conversation: young peoplethemselves. This conversation explores the critical need for young voices in discussions about adolescence, particularly in the context of the drama 'Adolescence'. The participants, Tamsin Clements (Founder of Amplify Us) hosts and talks to Ethan and Joshua (co-hosts of the podcast, The Conversation Cabinet) and their friend, Sophia, share their emotional reactions to the film, discuss the causes of insecurity and violence among youth, and emphasise the importance of reforming PSHE education. They advocate for...2025-04-1724 minPSHE Talks by The PSHE AssociationFrontline Interview - Using and adapting the Planning Framework in a specialist educational trustWe hear from Caroline — SEND Advisor to the Special Partnership Trust — on how her schools are using and adapting our Planning Framework for Pupils with SEND.
Interviewee: Caroline Jewell, SEND Advisor to the Special Partnership Trust
Caroline is SEND Advisor to the Special Partnership Trust, having worked previously as a Headteacher. Based in the South West of England, the trust is made up of ten SEN schools and ARBs. Since it was founded in 2016, the trust has championed a collaborative and innovative approach to education, and this extends to their PSHE education programme.
Interviewer: Jenny Fox, Senior Subject Specialist
Jenny is one...2025-01-2710 minPSHE Talks by The PSHE AssociationPSHE education in 2025: time to put tech back in its box?Why tech and AI won't be replacing real teachers in PSHE classrooms any time soon. And why that's a good thing!2025-01-2304 min
The SENDcastCreating an SEMH Inclusive School with Clare WilliamsThe social and emotional development, mental health, and wellbeing of children have become critical issues, with a crisis now widely recognised. NHS Digital reports that 1 in 5 children face mental health challenges, and we continue to see alarming rates of exclusions and suspensions, even in primary schools. It’s clear that a strategic approach to prioritising children's social and emotional literacy, health, and wellbeing is essential for school improvement and positive outcomes. In this episode, Clare Williams, author and creator from Hamish & Milo Wellbeing Resources discusses ‘Creating an SEMH inclusive school’, highlighting the pressing need for school...2025-01-1655 min
Leading StoriesOn finding joy: Dawn Aytoun - 'Leading Stories'Send us a textDawn Aytoun is an accomplished education professional who has recently transitioned into a Product and Programme Manager role at Life Lessons Education. Since June 2024, she has been working in a hybrid capacity between Cornwall and London, leveraging her extensive background in education to drive innovative educational initiatives.In her current position, Dawn applies her diverse skill set, which includes project management, curriculum development, relationship building, research, creative strategy, and education. Her transition to this role demonstrates her adaptability and commitment to shaping educational experiences beyond the traditional classroom setting....2024-12-1228 minPSHE Talks by The PSHE AssociationUpdate from Jono: November 2024An update from PSHE Association CEO Jono Baggaley on recent developments and a few things to look out for this (Autumn 2024) half-term.2024-11-0404 min
Stories of Triple WellBeingAlly Onions: Triple WellBeing at St George's School Windsor CastleIn today’s episode, Holly speaks with Ally Onions, Head of Safeguarding and Mental Health and Boarding Parent at St George's School Windsor Castle, UK. Find out about their focus on 'real world' learning, on preparing their pupils for the future, and about the deep and rich conversations that emerge from their PSHE lessons.In the episode, we refer to:St George's School Windsor CastlePSHE AssociationTriple WellBeing® Curriculum, ThoughtBox Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-10-2234 min
PSHE Talks by The PSHE AssociationYou snooze you win! An interview with the sleep doctorsSenior Subject Specialist, Jenny Fox, catches up with Dr Mike Farquhar and Dr Tom Maycock about updates to 'The sleep factor', our suite of lessons for primary and secondary, which now includes a brand-new pack for KS5/post-16.
Download the sleep factor: https://pshe-association.org.uk/sleep
About Evelina London's sleep medicine service:
Evelina London’s sleep medicine service care for children and young people, from newborns to adolescents, with a wide variety of sleep problems. The service is one of the few comprehensive children's sleep centres in the UK, and sees more than 3,000 children each year. The team provide cl...2024-09-1706 min
Behind the CraftThis Framework Will Change How You Think about Your Career | Shishir Mehrotra (Coda)My guest today is Shishir Mehrotra, co-founder and CEO of Coda.
Shishir is the co-founder and CEO of Coda and was YouTube's Chief Product Officer. We had a great chat about what I think is the best framework to grow your career, how a PM applied it to build a 0 to $1B product in 18 months, and other rituals to level up your strategy and leadership.Brought to you by: - Amplitude: Get their North Star playbook for free: https://bit.ly/4fPxUmg
Timestamps:
(00:00) From 0 to $1B in just 18 months
(01:27) Introducing Shishir
(01:41) The best...2024-09-0847 minPSHE Talks by The PSHE AssociationUsing Story, Case Studies and 'timeline' in PSHE educationIn this episode Nick considers some ways of deconstructing a story, including using case studies and ‘timeline’, in order to help us use it to explore issues and strategies in PSHE. Join Nick for this fascinating journey into the medium of story, paved with vital psychological insights on ‘critical’ and ‘crunch’ moments and exploring how our young people can access their learning when they need it most.2024-08-2222 minPSHE Talks by The PSHE AssociationJono's end of year update 2023/2423/24 academic year roundup and policy update from our CEO Jono Baggaley.2024-07-1803 min
The Garden PodPSHE with Catherina CarragherPsychology teacher and Assistant Headteacher, Catherina Carragher discusses PSHE in schools.2024-05-0816 minPSHE Talks by The PSHE AssociationFrontline Interview - Online safety in a SEND setting ft. Nicola HollandWe hear from Nicola — an Assistant Head teacher working in an all-through complex needs school — about her experiences of supporting students to navigate their online lives.2024-04-2424 min
The Emotional CurriculumS06 E04 - DNA-V and the Importance of Evidence Based InterventionsSend us a textIn the episode we speak to Dr Duncan Gillard, an Educational Psychologist who is using evidence informed approaches to promote the well-being of children and young people in his work. We discussed DNA-V (the Acceptance and Commitment model for youth) and how this has been adapted to universal, targeted and more specialist levels for use in schools. We discuss how important it is for interventions in school to be evidence based and evidence informed and how this has been proven for the Connect Curriculum and other DNA-V based projects. For more i...2024-03-1046 min
Teachers Talk RadioThe importance of PSHE in schools: The Sunday Social with Anna HudsonAnna Hudson discusses the future of PSHE in schools with two guests; Malarvilie Krishnasamy and Oscar Pimlett.
2024-02-201h 36
Frank and Stan ChatsFrank and Stan Chat No. 175We were delighted to be put in contact with Sam Fox and Chris Walsh by a previous guest Shaheen Myers. Shaheen sang the praises of their work so we were keen to find out what all of her excitement was about. It turns out to be a new online support programme for PSHE in secondary schools. Sam and Chris explain the concept and where the idea for their work came from. It seems to have started as an attempt to improve young people's awareness of financial matters but quickly morphed into a much wider project. Through a modern PSHE...2024-01-2640 minPSHE Talks by The PSHE AssociationJono's Christmas update 2023Autumn term 2023 roundup and reflections from our CEO Jono Baggaley.2023-12-1404 minPSHE Talks by The PSHE AssociationTeaching about friendship and bullyingPresented by Jenny Fox, one of our Senior Subject Specialists, and featuring colleagues Bethan Miller and Dr Joshua Stubbs, this episode looks at the statistics and research base around the impact of bullying, as well as the importance of establishing and maintaining friendships for all children and young people. We also consider schools’ statutory duties, and the nuances of teaching this topic in primary school and secondary school settings.2023-12-1217 min
Breaking The Cycle To Step Forward PodcastSpecial Guest 6 - Dr Elly HansonDr Elly Hanson is a clinical psychologist and researcher who focuses on preventing sexual abuse and reducing its impact, as well as more widely, helping children and young people enjoy positive relationships and thrive. She works with police, educators, charities, survivors and national organisations, in particular informing work to tackle abuse and respond effectively.
She is Research Director of Fully Human, an initiative of the PSHE Association (which supports schools in delivering good PSHE education) and in this role, wrote the report ‘Pornography and Human Futures’, an analysis of online pornography’s nature and business model...2023-10-131h 01PSHE Talks by The PSHE AssociationFrontline Interview - Ofsted inspection in SEND setting ft. Jade Collinge LongWe hear from Jade — a PSHE Lead working in an all-through complex needs school — about her experiences of teaching PSHE and recent Ofsted inspection.2023-09-1922 minPSHE Talks by The PSHE AssociationUpdate From Jono - September 2023Policy and projects update from PSHE Association CEO Jonathan Baggaley. Find out more about the upcoming RSHE consultation, report on parental attitudes, child financial harms consortium plus Fully Human projects update.2023-09-0408 min
EuHu PodcastsKMKE Episode 1 - PSHE with Louise JacksonJoin your host Carla as she delves into all things PSHE with todays guest expert - Louise Jackson2023-05-2434 min
Safeguarding VoiceExploring the impact of Extreme MisogynyEvie Gibson is an independent researcher and educator with a passion for understanding and combatting gendered extremism. Evie is the co-founder of Peony Education services, a training provider which seeks to empower and upskill education staff to combat misogynistic attitudes in schools. Resource links Educate against Hate - https://www.educateagainsthate.com/resources/ - general extremism and hate crime, with some RSE and misogyny Groundswell project - https://www.groundswellproject.org/ counter-extremism project with a focus on community building, extreme misogyny, and the connections between extremism and domestic violence. ...2023-04-2631 min
The QEH PodcastFind out about PSHE with Naomi Holcombe, Head of PSHE#031 - Welcome back to The QEH Podcast, the place to find out more about the school and to connect with staff, pupils and parents at a deeper level. Each week we’ll be interviewing people within the QEH community, asking them questions and spending time understanding them and more about the school.Today we’re finding out about PSHE, what exactly it is, why it’s important for pupils at QEH, what they talk about in PSHE, whether it’s just the stuff that makes people blush, and so much more!Naomi Holcombe is Head of PSHE...2023-01-2620 min
Pamodzi CreativesCreative Schools Engagement : Claire Tamplin speaks to Roni EdwardsThe schools engagement strand of Pamodzi Creatives aims to facilitate creative collaborations inspired by the curriculum.
The Creative Transitions programme of works will focus on supporting PSHE needs and raising aspirations. The programme will include two focus areas; the Mindful Movement and Who inspires you strands.
The Mindful Movement PSHE strand led by The Mindful Movement Coach Claire Tamplin will train a practitioner, support school staff, and young people preparing for their SATS exams.
This episode introduces Claire Tamplin ; a Secondary School Teacher of English with over 11 yea...2023-01-1309 min
The Good Mental Health PodcastE32: Is screen time impacting children's physical and mental health? with Dr Aric SigmanWe are delighted to be joined by Dr Aric Sigman to explore this important topic - Is screen time impacting children's physical and mental health?
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During this episode, Dr Sigman will be sharing his valuable knowledge and insights - as well as answering the following questions:
Is screen time impacting children's physical and mental health?
What age and gender range is most affected?
What is the recommended amount of time children/ teenagers should spend online?
How does screen time impact children’s physical and mental health
Can screen time impact children’s deve...2022-11-1852 minPSHE Talks by The PSHE AssociationFrontline Interview - Lizzie Colvin, PSHE teacher At SEND ProvisionWe interviewed Lizzie Colvin — a first year teacher working in a secondary setting for boys with SEMH. Hear about her experiences developing and raising the profile of PSHE in her school.2022-11-1022 min
Social Wave ProjectShould PSHE Lessons Be Inclusive?How could schools make their PSHE lessons inclusive?
In the first part of our three-part series of the Autism & Puberty panel, I discuss with content creators Connor Ward Finn McGwyre Dana Anderson Robin Greatorex and Michael Ankers on their experiences during puberty at school and how they felt from an autistic perspective. 2022-08-1738 min
Lenny's Podcast: Product | Career | GrowthThe rituals of great teams | Shishir Mehrotra of Coda, YouTube, MicrosoftShishir Mehrotra is the co-founder and CEO of Coda, and formerly head of product and engineering at YouTube. In this episode, he shares his insights on growth strategy, how he evaluates talent, a peek at his upcoming book The Rituals of Great Teams, why reference checks are the most important step in the interview process, and so much more. Join us.—Find the full transcript here: https://www.lennyspodcast.com/the-rituals-of-great-teams-shishir-mehrotra-coda-youtube-microsoft/#transcript—Where to find Shishir Mehrotra:• Twitter: https://twitter.com/shishirmehrotra• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shish...2022-08-141h 31
Bitesize NutritionE37 - Mental health with MHFA England Chief Executive Simon Blake1. How to find the stress "sweet spot" 2. How to manage our own mental health at work. 3. How to help a colleague struggling 4. What can organisations do to create a more supportive environment 5. ‘Reasonable’ workplace adjustments Links for further support: www.mhfaengland.org www.mhfaengland.org/startwell https://mhfaengland.org/mhfa-centre/campaigns/my-whole-self-2022/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin/in/simonblake/ Twitter: @MHFAEngland Instagram: @mhfaengland FB: @MHFAEngland Bio Simon joined MHFA England as Chief Executive in Oct...2022-05-0927 min
The Muddy Puddle Teacher#17 Let's chat about PSHE Picture Books with Molly PotterSend us a textMolly Potter started out as a scientist. However, she soon realised that chemistry did not have abundant opportunities for working with people and they were what really interested her - so she jumped ship and trained as a primary school teacher. She has subsequently worked with children and in education in a variety of guises for a long time.The first books Molly had published were in creative thinking, problem-solving and personal, social and health education (PSHE) and aimed at teachers. Later, she moved on to write picture books that help...2022-03-1725 min
Naylor's Natter Podcast- an education podcast .Kindness Matters with John MageeKindness Matters Founder – John Magee
My name is John Magee AKA The Kindness Coach and Founder of Kindness Matters. I have been teaching kindness and wellbeing to school children and teachers since 2010.My motivation and passion for education began after the credit crunch of 2008, when I lost my family business, my marriage broke down and I battled bankruptcy and consequentially deep depression.I was given the opportunity by Community Business Partner CIC CEO, Amanda Meachin, and Darwen Community Academy Headteacher, Brendan Loughran, to speak at an event called Inspiring Communities.Looking back, never would I have imagined the im...2022-02-2842 min
Earley Doors7: Empathy and HistoryThis week we hear from a collection of Year 9s about their work supporting our PSHE curriculum and LGBTQ+ Pride Month.
PSHE is a critical part of our commitment to developing the Spritiual, Moral, Social and Cultural aspects of our curriculum.
Students will have access to some powerful film clips during tutor time, including pieces on racism, the power of sport, bullying and social media, immigration, resilience, leadership, gender equality, gender bias , tolerance, dress having Down's Syndrome and mental health.
Thank you to Mrs Byford and tutor team :)2022-02-1114 min
People SoupConnect PSHE with Duncan & NicSeason 4 Episode 14P Soupers - This is the second part of my chat with Dr Duncan Gillard and Dr Nic Hooper - where they tell us more about Connect PSHE - a complete wellbeing curriculum for primary school children that’s been five years in the making.You can hear about the spark that started the journey, how Connect PSHE developed and evolved through collaboration and exploration over five years and the comprehensive support for teachers in delivering this evidence based curriculum.Shownotes - www.rossmcintosh.co.uk...2021-12-1318 min
In the Berkhamsted spotlightPSHE - what should we be teaching? (Sarah Gledhill)#016 - Remarkable community indeed. In this episode of the Berkhamsted Spotlight it’s all about PSHE. Sarah Gledhill is our guest and she’s about to open up this whole world to us, explaining exactly what it is, why it’s so important to children in school in 2021, and how parents can engage with their children on this subject. And as always, I ask our guest what their remarkable moment has been at Berkhamsted and I ask what they’ve changed their mind about in the last two years. So come with me now as we get i...2021-10-1321 min