POD-CACHE
Interviews, discussions and best practice sharing in Health, Social and Early Years care and Education. Join the CACHE Alumni team, as they interview interesting people from across the caring sector. Find out about the highs and lows of nannying, how to organise your workload in social care and about the importance of self-care when working in community engagement. A podcast for everyone, from the sector experts in Care, Health, Education and Childcare.
Episodes
Join us this week as we chat to Sass Boucher and Kate Collier from SelfCare Psychology, an organisation dedicated to providing support for practitioners at risk of professional trauma and fatigue.
In the episode, we explore the complex challenges faced by those working in care through the lens of SelfCare's 'Umbrella of Professional Trauma and Fatigue', and we examine the strategies for mitigating these issues by following their '...
Join us this week as we chat to Dr Shelly Newstead, practitioner, trainer, author, editor, publisher and researcher with over 30 years of experience in the playwork field, and the creator of the PARS model of playwork practice.
In the episode, we chat about what PARS is, how it was developed and how pracitioners can start their journey with PARS. We also discuss the importance of creating a relaxed play environment, how practition...
Join us for this episode about navigating the food landscape, the relationship between food and wellbeing, and the importance of nutrition in the early years. We'll be back with a whole new episode on Wednesday 15 May.
Louise Mercieca, a nutritional therapist and early years nutrition consultant, emphasises the intricate relationship between food and our overall wellbeing. Moving beyond simply labelling food as 'good' or 'bad', sh...
Join us for this episode about positive parenting, making changes and setting boundaries in challenging environments. We'll be back with a whole new episode on Wednesday 1 May.
In this episode we meet with Kathy Bowers to talk about parenting, communication and relationship improvement work. Kathy discusses her experience in social care and family support work, highlighting the importance of experience, knowledge, and training in...
In this episode we meet with Dr Helen Bilton, Author and Professor of Outdoor Learning and Play, to talk about recapturing the lost value of play and independent problem-solving, as well as how different early years settings can support outdoor learning. We also touch on the courses Helen has written for FutureLearn on Supporting Successful Learning in Primary Schools and in Secondary Schools, which explore how we can teach childre...
Welcome to the latest episode of POD-CACHE, the award-winning professional development podcast from CACHE Alumni.
Join us for this fascinating conversation with Bethan Harding MBE, a seasoned education professional working to pioneer the 'Winning With Numbers' teaching platform.
In this episode, Bethan shares her professional journey and brings real-world insights from her experiences in various school systems, including the US, a...
Join us as we learn about behaviour as communication in care with Victoria Bartle. Find out more about the conversation below, and subscribe for more interesting conversations in care, health, early years and education. We'll be back with a whole new episode on Wednesday 7 February.
This journey into Victoria's day-to-day provides a comprehensive insight into understanding and interpreting the delicate balance in care-receiving an...
S5E07 - What is a Wizzybug? - Learning about the importance of independent movement with Lucy Norris
Join us as we meet with Lucy Norris and learn about the Wizzybug. Find out more about the conversation below, and subscribe for more interesting conversations in care, health, early years and education. We'll be back with a whole new episode on Wednesday 24 January.
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Join us for this throwback episode of POD-CACHE and re-listen to Dr Helen Williams' wisdom on making maths playful. We'll be back with a whole new episode on Wednesday 10 January.
0:00 Introduction to Dr Helen J Williams and her journey with maths
2:30 Moving from a dislike to a love of maths
4:50 Maths' evolution since the 80s and use of manipulatives in maths teaching
7:42 The challenges of applying more practical approaches
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00:00 Introduction - Welcome to POD-CACHE, the portable professional development podcast from CACHE Alumni
00:48 Fey Cole - An introduction to Fey
02:24 Why intergenerational practice? Fey explains how she first got involved with bringing intergenerational learning to an educational setting
03:50 Making the project student-led and establishing an intergenerational café
04:50 Embedding existing learning aims and outcomes into the pr...
(00:00) Introduction - Welcome to POD-CACHE, the portable professional development podcast from CACHE Alumni
(00:48) Jenny Phillips - An introduction to Jenny
(02:52) They say never to work with children or animals... Jenny's dream job
00:00 Introduction - Welcome to POD-CACHE, the portable professional development podcast from CACHE Alumni
00:50 Alix Robertson - Alix introduces herself and the Centre for Education and Youth
01:18 Sarah introduces herself and Big Education
02:08 Meet PEPA - What is the Primary Extended Project Award?
04:30 Project-based learning
05:24 Choosing a project - Collaboration, theme setting and helping children to find their interests
0...
00:00 Welcome to CACHE Alumni - What can you expect in this episode of POD-CACHE?
00:40 Jawad Bhatti introduction - Who is Jawad and what is the Spark story?
03:40 The impact of the pandemic on loneliness, routine and mental health
05:30 Mental Health support online and through talking to others
07:23 Mental Health in the workplace - Jawad's experiences at work
10:20 Why do people drop out of mental health support?
12:10 How does ...
00:00 Welcome to POD-CACHE, the portable professional development podcast from CACHE Alumni
00:23 Coming up in this episode - thinking outside of the box with Annie Pendrey
00:43 Annie's career so far. From Early Years Teaching Assistant to training, writing and research
02:43 Creativity and changing careers - How Annie found her path
03:50 Three books in two years - Reflection and reflective spaces in Early Years Education
07:46...
POD-CACHE is back with a new season! In our debut episode, we chat with Amy Baird from the Discovery Museum in Newcastle. Amy tells us about her early years sessions called 'Tiny Sparks', organised for families with 3-5 year old children, which are themed around STEM subjects. We explore how connecting museum objects from diverse collections with stories and interactive play can aid children in learning and developing both their fi...
As we conclude season 4, we bring you an incredible story which showcases the power of education and mentorship. Join us as Janet King assumes the role of interviewer to speak with Andreas Kalli, who shares his journey from substance addiction to completing a Psychology degree with a first class honours. We also find out how having a mentor supported Andreas through this process, and learn how his lived experiences are helping him ...
In this week's episode, we welcome back Lucy Lewin, Founder of 85-Place Day Nursery and The Profitable Nursery Academy. Lucy shares with us the value of adopting a strength-based approach in early years settings and embracing one's natural abilities. We also discuss the importance of fostering a work culture of psychological safety, open communication and one that encourages a collaborative mindset, seeking solutions together. Lucy...
In this episode, we're thrilled to welcome back Jake Forecast for a third time, as he provides us with an exciting update on his career journey from student teacher to now nursery manager. Throughout our conversation, Jake highlights the significance of continuous learning and shares how he balances learning alongside work. Moreover, we touch upon reflection and seeing the bigger picture in your work, as well as the importance of c...
Join us on this week's episode as we meet with Dan Bartley from Skillzminer, an innovative AI tool transforming the job market. We explore how Skillzminer objectively assesses skills, bridges skill gaps, and streamlines recruitment for both job seekers and employers. We also delve into the changing landscape of careers, the importance of succession planning and skills-based systems, and the shift from passive to active recruitment....
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