Bowden Education

The Importance of Self-Care for Teachers

In this episode, Nicola Owen self-care and wellbeing expert and founder of Zennic Wellbeing  discusses the importance of self-care and how this is not, as some see it, self-indulgence but vital in enabling teachers to perform at their best and be at their most productive.

This is a must listen!

Part of Bowden Education's In The Spotlight series championing the work of those making a positive difference in education.

 

Memories of School: Nicola Owen

In our Memories of School podcasts we ask our guests to think back to their school days and the memories, both good and bad, that they have.

 

In this episode we take Nicola Owen, former primary school teacher and founder of Zennic Wellbeing back to school.

Understanding Character Education

In this episode, Professor Andrew Peterson, Paul Watts and Michael Fullard from The Jubilee Centre for Character and Values at The University of Birmingham discuss the concept, importance and benefits of character education offering practical ideas and approaches to how you can begin to embed this within your classrooms and schools.  The themes explored within this podcast are detailed further in their new book Understanding Character Education published in August.

The Importance of Teacher Development & Professional Learning.

In this episode, Andy Taylor, Initial Teacher Education tutor at The University of Worcester and Twitter guru for newly qualified teachers @MrTs_NQTs  discusses the importance of teacher development and considers how engaging with your own development may help you maintain motivation and enthusiasm for your profession.

Reflections on the Challenges of Navigating the Education System as a Dyslexic Student

In this episode Tom Delahunt; senior lecturer in adult nursing and former A&E nurse discussing how it felt to navigate the education system as a dyslexic and neuro-atypical student and his journey, successes and challenges to becoming an academic and PhD student.

The importance of creating emotionally safe spaces

In this podcast Joe and Tom Brassington discuss the importance of creating emotionally safe spaces in education and share the vision for their forthcoming book, Bottled @BottledBook

The importance of Headteacher wellbeing

In this podcast, Matt Dechaine discusses the importance of Headteacher wellbeing and considers what life might be like beyond Covid for senior leaders.

The Story Behind The Story: Back-to-School and teacher and pupil mental health

With the UK schools going back from 8th March, Shawmind CEO, Peter Wingrove, speaks to members of the ITT Framework committee about their thoughts on what school senior leadership teams should be doing with regards to the mental health & wellbeing of their pupils and teachers.

Effective Leadership

In this podcast, Virginia Bower chats with Catherine Carden about what makes effective leadership and the difference between leadership and management.

Framing The Debate on Teacher Mental Health & Wellbeing

This podcast is a panel discussion with Peter Wingrove (Shawmind CEO), Catherine Carden and the ITT Framework advisory team on teacher wellbeing. It includes practical ideas for newly qualified teachers, and a head-up for SLTs and school heads on deploying a wellbeing-enabling culture.