Creative Minds; Shaping the Future

What sparked your curiosity in this episode? Please send a text or voice note here... Dr. Alistair Bryce-Clegg has dedicated over three decades of his career to Early Years education. His passion lies in fostering children's potential and enhancing early childhood education practices. He draws on his experiences as a teacher and headteacher, doctoral researcher plus his many years of consulta...

What sparked your curiosity in this episode? Please send a text or voice note here... Five Acre Wood school in Maidstone, Kent (affectionately known as FAW) is the largest special needs school in the UK; currently catering for 878 pupils aged between 4 and 19 with a wide range of needs such as those with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties, Medical needs, sensory challenges and those on th...

What sparked your curiosity in this episode? Please send a text or voice note here... Suzanne Miles is a Social Scientist, personal and performance coach, author and trainer. She is also the creator of Trick box.  Trick Box believe that individuals of all ages can thrive by developing personal Happy Life Habits to get the most from life whilst navigating life’s challenges both in the here and now...

What sparked your curiosity in this episode? Please send a text or voice note here... Reading for pleasure is reading which someone has chosen to do for fun in their free time, with no tests or school rules. The National Literacy Trust’s annual survey showed that the proportion of children reading in their free time had sunk to its lowest in 20 years and stood at under one in three children.  The...

What sparked your curiosity in this episode? Please send a text or voice note here... Dr Jacqueline Harding, is an international child development and education expert, recognised for her work advising government, practitioners and parents.  She is a former Headteacher, Government Consultant, and BBC Education Editor, for shows such as Peter Rabbit, Teletubbies and Bing. She is also the founder of...

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What sparked your curiosity in this episode? Please send a text or voice note here... Prof. Adele Diamond, PhD, FRSC is the Canada Research Chair, Pioneer and Professor of Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience at University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada. She holds a PhD from Harvard and was a postdoctoral fellow at Yale Medical School. She has been named one of the “2000 Outstanding Women...

What sparked your curiosity in this episode? Please send a text or voice note here... Rachael Hall is a trained Royal Academy of Dance Classical Ballet teacher, Master Matwork Pilates teacher, Franklin Method Educator and Biomechanics Coach.  At the age of 11, she attended the Royal Ballet School and received full-time professional classical ballet training, which she says taught her to be conscie...

What sparked your curiosity in this episode? Please send a text or voice note here... Martin is a Live Poet, Creative Educator, Musician, Writing Tutor: Young People's Laureate for Wales 2013-16. He is also in a global folk band.  Martin began his practice as a creative educator in Liverpool in 1996 when he was put on a scheme for artists claiming unemployment benefit. Since then, he has faci...

What sparked your curiosity in this episode? Please send a text or voice note here... Chloe Clayton is a pianist, musical director, composer and teacher.  Chloe studied at Exeter College where she discovered a love for musical performance when playing within pop and rock ensembles. She then went on to the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama to pursue a career in piano performance and graduated...

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What sparked your curiosity in this episode? Please send a text or voice note here... Caroline Preston is a unique and contemporary origami artist. She has featured in global advertising for HSBC with Saatchi and Saatchi, Channel 5 TV, Vogue Magazine and exhibits nationally and internationally. She is also the Education Leader at Beaford Arts where experienced arts practitioners inspire imaginativ...

What sparked your curiosity in this episode? Please send a text or voice note here... This episode is the first in an exclusive series for subscribers; relaxed conversations with a panel of experts passionate about creativity. These episodes vary in length but are typically longer than the regular ones due to the nature of multiple voices in conversation.  As a subscriber, you can also contact us...

What sparked your curiosity in this episode? Please send a text or voice note here... Karen Greaves is a children’s writer, tutor and workshop leader. She has worked as a tour guide, classroom practitioner and literacy intervention teacher. Her writing career has included a range of well-received stories and playscripts commissioned by the BBC, Channel 4, and Granada TV. Karen is a great believer...

What sparked your curiosity in this episode? Please send a text or voice note here... Where in the world are listeners located? Listen to this micro episode to find out! Support the show Subscribe today: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2140148/supporters/new Thanks to Chloe Clayton - @clomyster on Instagram for creating the music for this podcast.  Please remember to follow so that you stay up to date...

What sparked your curiosity in this episode? Please send a text or voice note here... Claire Sundin has worked as a professional actor across the UK, in the West End and New York. She is the Artistic Director of Embracing Arts, making high quality theatre experiences interactive & accessible to all. Embracing Arts is a theatre company dedicated to creating work for children with special educat...

What sparked your curiosity in this episode? Please send a text or voice note here... https://www.routledge.com/A-Creative-Primary-Curriculum-for-All/Palastanga/p/book/9780367470722 The curriculum in many primary schools, in recent history, became worryingly narrowed such that children were being prepared for tests more than their lives were being enriched with a variety of knowledge, skills and e...

What sparked your curiosity in this episode? Please send a text or voice note here... Paula Briggs is the author of 'Drawing Projects for Children' and 'Make, Build, Create: Sculpture Projects for Children'. She is a determined advocate for the importance of art, and art education, in all our lives. She studied sculpture at Norwich School of Art and later at the Royal College o...

What sparked your curiosity in this episode? Please send a text or voice note here... Where in the world are listeners located? Listen to this micro episode to find out! Support the show Subscribe today: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2140148/supporters/new Thanks to Chloe Clayton - @clomyster on Instagram for creating the music for this podcast.  Please remember to follow so that you stay up to date...

What sparked your curiosity in this episode? Please send a text or voice note here... Natasha Nechat-Murphy is a dedicated and experienced primary educator with a First Class Honours degree in Primary Education Studies. Her career has taken her through various roles—from nursery nurse to SEN support assistant, teaching assistant, and now, primary tutor. She has contributed to published books and o...

What sparked your curiosity in this episode? Please send a text or voice note here... Where in the world are listeners located? Listen to this micro episode to find out! Support the show Subscribe today: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2140148/supporters/new Thanks to Chloe Clayton - @clomyster on Instagram for creating the music for this podcast.  Please remember to follow so that you stay up to date...

What sparked your curiosity in this episode? Please send a text or voice note here... Gloria Garbujo is a Creative Arts Therapist, Coach, Supervisor, and Consultant. She helps individuals and organisations cultivate resilience and embrace change through creative methods. She has over a decade of professional experience working with clients across Europe and internationally as a registered Arts The...

What sparked your curiosity in this episode? Please send a text or voice note here... Jo runs a social enterprise 'Progressive Education' which is raising awareness of alternatives to conventional schooling. She is passionate about education which gives young people appropriate skills for the 21st Century and puts children’s rights, social justice and wellbeing at the core.  The Progress...

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What sparked your curiosity in this episode? Please send a text or voice note here... Shonette Bason is a primary school teacher and Early Years specialist with over 30 years of classroom experience. She is also an author and motivational speaker, passionate about exciting children’s and practitioner’s learning. Her boundless energy, happiness and love for play are just some of the reasons she is...