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Wellbeing Wins

Education EN ↓ 11 episodes

A webinar and podcast series from youHQ, empowering schools to foster an inclusive, compassionate, and forward-thinking wellbeing environment. Talking to experts across the mental health and education spheres, Wellbeing Wins helps teachers and senior leaders in building a foundation of positive emotional health approaches. No topic is taboo or off-the-table - and each conversation provides helpful take-aways. Learn more: https://www.youhq.co.uk/wellbeing-wins-webinars

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London Marathon Special: PACT & Place2Be 25.04.2025 1:08:35

Watch the video episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/HQDKycEDTao Jez and Marty get marathon-ready in this special episode of Wellbeing Wins ✨ In a series of three interviews, our co-directors chat to Emma Owen from Parents and Children Together (PACT), Jessicca Smith from Place2Be, and Kevin Holland. Tune in to hear about the vital work these charities undertake with young people across the UK -...

Fuelling Young Minds: How Nutrition Supports Wellbeing and Learning | Kerry Munson 12.03.2025 58:45

Watch the video episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9ytLsId8j8 Jez sits down with Kerry Munson, a registered nutritional therapist, school speaker, and wellbeing coach. They discuss teen physical health, emotional emotional wellbeing, and academic performance through nutrition and food. The content provided in this episode is for informational and educational purposes only. This...

Voices and Vigilance: Linking Wellbeing Data to Safeguarding in Modern Schools | Sam Eustace, CPOMS 21.02.2025 52:37

Watch the video episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HI-qixTQzM0 In this episode, Jez sits down with Sam Eustace, UK Product Manager at CPOMS. A former Special Educational Needs Setting DSL, Sam talks to Jez about his transition into EdTech, the importance of student voice in safeguarding, and how to guide staff away from the 'fear of doing something wrong' during a disclosu...

Beyond Academics: Linking Values, Goals and Holistic Education | Kevin Holland 25.10.2024 59:55

Watch the video episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/CPj3oRPDu4s Jez sits down with Global Spirit Ed CEO and former teacher Kevin Holland. They discuss holistic education, the research behind goalsetting and coaching in education, and how to lead meaningful, values-led conversations with staff and students. Follow Kevin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-holland-b74ab254 ...

Celebrating Schools | youHQ Wellbeing Awards 2023/24 04.09.2024 42:13

Watch the video episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24-CuEW1TDw This episode of Wellbeing Wins, we reveal the winners and runners-up of our first youHQ Wellbeing Awards. Listen along to hear interviews with staff at all the winning schools. We'd like to take this opportunity to thank all the guest experts who joined us for this season - and you, our listeners, for making this y...

Wellbeing in Sport for Women and Girls | Leighton Park School x Her Game Too 28.08.2024 36:27

Watch the video episode on YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rk4Dk9h3D5A⁠ For this bonus episode, Jez delves into the impact of sport on the wellbeing of women and girls. He talks to staff and students from Leighton Park School - and interviews Emily Drakeley, co-founder of the anti-sexism non-profit organisation ⁠Her Game Too⁠ . Learn more about HerGameToo via their website: ⁠https://www....

From Trend to Transformation: Harnessing EdTech | Al Kingsley 21.08.2024 54:20

Watch the video episode on YouTube (and catch a cameo from Ferdi 🐶): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hf-si16ka58 In this episode, Jez talks to EdTech aficionado Al Kingsley. The NetSupport CEO and MAT Chair discusses a variety of topics in this podcast, including AI, teacher retention, using EdTech for SEND, and building 'power skills'. Follow Al on Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/AlKingsl...

Building Resilience Together: Managing Anxiety | Nicola Harvey 14.08.2024 59:05

Watch the video episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwoSqm2oP7I In this episode, Jez chats to Nicola Harvey, a mental health specialist working in Education. With more and more young people struggling with anxiety (86% UK young people felt anxious at least sometimes in the last two weeks), they discuss the ways parents, guardians, and adults can support their children in the classr...

Putting the Physical back at the heart of Education | Chris Wright 07.08.2024 56:42

Watch the video episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BgRLNGZDZ60 Jez delves into the connection between physical health, emotional wellbeing, and learning. He talks to Chris Wright, Head of Health and Wellbeing at Youth Sport Trust, a charity helping young people across the UK. Follow Chris on LinkedIn and Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/chrisajwright Learn more about the Youth Sport...

Hacks to Support Your Child Academically and Emotionally | Jon Tait 31.07.2024 56:08

Watch the video episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmBmTKH9BwQ For a whole-school wellbeing approach to be truly whole-school, it's vital to engage parents and guardians. In this session, Jez Belas and Jon Tait talk about the ways that parents can work with students and schools to support young people both academically and emotionally. Follow Jon on Twitter/X: https://x.com/T...

Discussing Suicide in Schools with Compassion and Confidence | Rose Rowkins 24.07.2024 53:18

Watch the video episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDzGeBGiydY We're talking to suicide prevention trainer Rose Rowkins to break down the stigma of suicide and tackle the topic with their young people. Follow Rose on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/start_the_conv Hear more about her important work: https://www.starttheconversation.uk Start the Conversation have a free, co...