The Mindfulness for Learning Podcast
autor: Mindfulness for learning
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47. Play is Learning. Ruth Lue-Quee.
47. Play is Learning. Ruth Lue-Quee.
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Expert insights and real conversations on mindful learning, development and wellbeing.
Hosted by Sophie Smith-Tong, founder of Mindfulness for Learning, this podcast brings together educators, parents, carers, and others passionate about supporting children and families. Through diverse voices and lived experiences, we explore mental health, mindfulness, and what it truly means to care, in and beyond the classroom.
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- 47. Play is Learning. Ruth Lue-Quee. · 1 h 1 minIn this episode, Sophie Smith-Tong sits down with Ruth Lue-Quee to explore why play is still so often viewed with suspicion, despite overwhelming evidence of its importance in…
- 46. Unschooled: The story of a family that doesn’t fit in. Caro Giles · 1 h 5 minIn this episode, Sophie speaks with author and former teacher Caro Giles about her book Unschooled and her family's journey through Emotional Based School Avoidance (EBSA). We…
- 45. The Reality of Speech and Language Provision in Schools. Ruth Jones · 49 minIn this episode, Sophie is joined by speech and language therapist and author of Neurodiversity-Affirming Practice for Speech and Language Therapists, Ruth Jones, for a…
- 44. Unauthorised Absence: Can a Short Film Change the Law? Jo Clayton and Natalie Lauren · 1 h 16 minIn this episode, the podcast welcomes Jo Clayton and Natalie Lauren, the writer and producer behind the upcoming short film Unauthorised Absence. "From lived experience to…
- 43. The School Mental Health Toolkit - Andrew Cowley · 1 h 4 minIn this episode, Sophie is joined by Andrew Cowley for a timely and insightful discussion on schools, mobile phones, and mental health. They explore the ongoing debate around…
- 42. Growing Strong Happy Families - Lulu Luckock · 54 minSophie is joined by someone whose work has shaped the emotional landscape of countless children, families, and educators. Lulu Luckock is an education advisor and trainer…
- 41. Think Equal, Empowering Change Through Education - Leslee Udwin · 1 h 0 minIn this episode, Leslee shares with Sophie, her frustrations with slow-moving education reform, the lack of focus on children’s holistic and emotional development, and the…
- AUTONOMY MINI-SERIES EPISODE 5/5. Greg Bottrill - Illuminating the Wonder Child · 59 minThe final episode of our Autonomy Mini-Series! Sophie is joined by the incredible Greg Bottrill. This is a conversation that goes beyond the usual — they dive straight into the…
- AUTONOMY MINI-SERIES EPISODE 4/5. Tina Farr - Children and Autonomy · 59 min · Řada 1In this episode, Sophie is diving into child autonomy with an approach that Headteacher, Tina Farr says is not "progressive or maverick". We’re talking practical changes that…
- 40. The Story So Far: Laura Henry-Allain · 58 min · Řada 4 Epizoda 10In this episode, Sophie is joined by Laura Henry-Allain MBE - an international award-winning early education specialist, writer, and children's media creator. Laura is the…
- AUTONOMY MINI-SERIES EPISODE 3/5. Jimi Famurewa - Autonomy and Expectations: Navigating Pressure, Bias, and Belonging · 1 h 1 minIn this episode, Sophie is joined by the talented restaurant critic, writer, and Good Food Guide columnist, Jimi Famurewa. Jimi and Sophie share a unique connection, having both…
- AUTONOMY MINI-SERIES EPISODE 2/5. Annabelle Kapoor - What Do Staff Want? · 49 minIn this episode, we’re joined by inspiring guest—Headteacher Annabelle Kapoor, who shares her insights on what it truly means to run a school in today’s ever-evolving educational…
- 39. The Mindful Teacher's Handbook - Kamalagita Hughes · 56 minIn this episode Kamalagita and Sophie explore Kamalagita's book 'The Mindful Teacher's Handbook'. They chat about the changing landscape of mindfulness and the power of…
- AUTONOMY MINI-SERIES EPISODE 1/5. Adrian Bethune - Autonomy in Education · 55 min · Řada 1 Epizoda 1In this episode Sophie and Adrian introduce and explore autonomy in education. They discuss why autonomy is vital for wellbeing, the challenges we face with autonomy in the…
- 38. The Mind Gig - Kate Parish · 55 minKate Parish is a qualified primary school teacher, mindfulness and neuro-linguistic practitioner as well as an emotional freedom technique practitioner, trained in understanding…
- 37. School Wellbeing Surveys and Data - Katie O'Brien · 42 minBounce Together is “A game-changing digital platform for measuring and continually monitoring wellbeing and mental health in your school.” In todays educational landscape we are…
- 36. Diversity and Inclusion - Sarah DeSilva · 1 h 18 minIf you are wanting to know why it is so important that we reflect upon our school culture and make changes to ensure that every single person in the school community feels seen…
- 35. How to Develop a Culture of Staff Wellbeing and Mental Health in Schools - Steve Waters · 1 h 25 minSophie speaks to Steve Waters, Founder/CEO of Teach Well Toolkit. Steve supports schools to build a culture of staff and pupil wellbeing and mental health. He also edited…
- SPECIAL: School Attendance: Should We Really Be Forcing Children Into Classrooms? - Amy, Sarah and Lucy · 1 h 15 minSHARE MY STORY - A place to share your EBSA stories. - https://padlet.com/sophiemsmith/share-my-story-mindfulness-for-learning-u34ma7lm47ale2x Have you seen the new government…
- 34. Rae and the Revolution - Rae Pica · 55 minSophie takes Rae away from her book writing (yes a new one is coming out in Autumn 2024!) to chat play, child development, the myth of earlier is better and childhood screen…
