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The Changing Conversations Podcast is here to create the space for conversations with, for and by educators. We bring you conversations on leadership, learning and wellbeing that have resonance both now and in the future. We are having the conversations we know you want to have and want to be a part of.
Co-hosts Sarah and Billy are learners and educators, their experience and expertise means they ask the questions that matter.
Connect with us on Twitter @changingconver1 @William_J_Burke @sarahphilpcoach
Email: sarah@saorsa-psychology.co.uk
Co-hosts Sarah and Billy are learners and educators, their experience and expertise means they ask the questions that matter.
Connect with us on Twitter @changingconver1 @William_J_Burke @sarahphilpcoach
Email: sarah@saorsa-psychology.co.uk
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With Professor Alison Clark we exore the ideas behind 'slow pedagogy' and it's application in Early Years practice as well as it's potential to improve learning and wellbeing in other settings. Follow Alison @WestrayAlison
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Rosie Arthey is a coach who works with people with neurodiversity. She explores what neurodiversity means and it's implications for those with a diagnosis as well as how others can best support neurodiverse people.
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Tracey talks about some of the concepts in her recent book, Ferocious Warmth, and the philosophy of leadership with both the heart and the mind. High challenge and high support in a context of emotional intelligence and trust. Learn more https://www.traceyezard.com/
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Louise chats with us about her mindfulness practice and the evolution of her business which supports health and wellbeing. We explore some of the perceptions around mindfulness and it's potential to support learners. Find out more: https://www.do-bemindful.com/
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We talk with Alma Harris about the National Discussion on Scottish education which she is co-leading with Carol Campbell, getting insights into what she believes are the existing strengths in the system, and the challenges ahead. Find out more here: https://consult.gov.scot/national-discussion-scottish-education/
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A new season gets underway with a reconnection with Dr Simon Breakspear. Simon shares thoughts on a model of implementation and the importance of cadence and rhythm. This episode ends with 3 questions for you - please share your responses.
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Steve Munby is a well known and respected voice in education and leadership. In this episode he discusses Imperfect Leadership and the mindset successful leaders adopt to thrive in changing contexts. Thought-provoking and insightful, we are sure this will resonate with many
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We are delighted to collaborate with Osiris Educational and the World Education Summit to bring you this conversation with Sir Michael Barber. Michael has worked with governments, businesses and sporting teams from around the world to help them achieve their ambitious goals. His recent book 'Accomplishment - How to achieve ambitious and challenging things' shares what he has learned about how to accomplish ambitious and challenging things. As ever, please share your reflections with us via Twitter.
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Peter returns to Changing Conversations to explore the practice of de-implementation. With a new book soon to be released on this topic this conversation offers some insight into what this is and how it may be useful to create space for what is important.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Implementation-Creating-Space-Focus-Works/dp/1071885219
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Researcher and author Dr Simon Breakspear shares his vision for a better way of supporting improvement in schools, taking a longer term view for real meaningful change. A thought provoking conversation which will inspire school and system leaders to think differently about their approach to implementing change.
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Emma Hay is learning and development manager with a textiles company with a background in primary teaching. In this episode Billy and Sarah ask her about the connections between learning at school and in business, and explore how schools and young people can best prepare for an ever-changing workplace.
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Nicky Shaw is a Teaching Fellow with the University of Strathclyde and former early years teacher. In this conversation Sarah and Billy explore the importance of early learning and childcare and the differences and similarities with other areas of learning. Nicky's insight and passion is applicable to any setting where learning takes place.
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Professor Ken Muir was commissioned by Scottish Government to produce a report on the reforms required in Scottish education following the recommendations from the OECD. The report was published in March 2022 - access it here - and in this episode, Ken reflects on the process, the implications and his hopes for how the recommendations will be turned into positive actions which triggers transformational improvement in the system.
Please share your reflections on this conversation, the Muir report and what you want to see next in Scottish education via our twitter
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In this first conversation of series 4 Sarah asks Billy about his reflections on the work he was involved in with the Muir Review on education reform in Scotland.
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We finish 2021 with a look back on the highs and lows for learning and wellbeing. Clare shares her wisdom on how to make the most of transition into and out of holiday time, and we pose some questions on what next in 2022. Connect with Claire @hive-ow
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Michael Anderson is Professor of Education and Co-Director of the CREATE Centre at the University of Sydney. He is also co-founder of 4C Transformational Learning which collaborates with schools on their journey of transformation to make it something that is possible. In this episodes he discusses the real drivers behind true transformational change and the reasons why some change works and others does not. Learn more at https://www.4ctransformativelearning.org/what-we-do
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After a very insightful episode in series 1, which proved very popular with our listeners, Mark was an obvious choice for our second live event. At a time of further debate on education reform in Scotland, Mark’s presentation and responses to questions are timely and will give food for thought to many.
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In this episode we chat with Rachel from the Menopause Cafe. Menopause affects half the population and yet there are still huge inequalities and we don't often talk about it. Rachel wants to change that and so do we, particularly in the world of education.
Here are some links for more information on menopause cafe, symptoms and #flushfest22
Common Menopause symptoms https://www.menopausenow.com/articles/list-menopause-symptoms
Find your nearest menopause specialist: https://thebms.org.uk/find-a-menopause-specialist/
Useful Menopause Links: https://www.menopausecafe.net/useful-links
Menopause cafe website - https://www.menopausecafe.net/
FlushFest 2022 - https://www.menopausecafe.net/menopause-festival-2022-flushfest2022/
NHS Inform - https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/sexual-and-reproductive/the-menopause
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Sarah and Billy reconnect with Professor Alan Daly from University of California, San Diego, and are also joined by his friend and colleague Professor Chris Chapman from University of Glasgow. Both are interested in how networks and connections can improve the education system for all, and this is a timely conversation in the context of current education;reform in Scotland. With some messages of hope for a fatigued profession, their focus on the science behind compassion, empathy and connection will be a welcome message for many.
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Clare Willetts founded Not Only Pink and Blue to challenge stereotypes surrounding boys and girls, the most common or familiar being the colours of pink and blue. Clare shares her mission and we explore some of the key issues that we can all help to challenge, outlining her belief that children should not be pigeonholed or labelled from an early stage and that the clothes, toys and books we give them should be based on interest not gender. www.notonlypinkandblue.com
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