Join us as we talk to Dr Amanda Woolley, Organisational Development Consultant, Facilitator and Coach. We talk about systems and the importance of them in daily life.

Join us as we talk to the amazing Lindsay Roga, Behavior & Autism Systems Consultant in Georgia, USA. We discuss the differences and similarities between the USA and UK education systems.

Join Luke and Sam as they talk to the fabulous Ida Doyer.  She is a Sensory Integration Occupational Therapist with some fascinating information about sensory profiling and how important it is. 

Join us as we talk everything Ed Psych with Dr Kamaria Fleary, Chartered Educational Psychologist & Dr Amy Couprie, Education Psychologist.

In this episode, Luke and Sam tackle the highly debated impact of technology on children. Moving beyond "all or nothing" arguments, they explore current research and the necessity of a more informed, nuanced perspective. Sam also provides historical context, examining the patterns of societal panic that traditionally accompany the arrival of new inventions.

This episode of Connecting the Dots with Luke and Sam features Dr Martin Reynolds, a specialist in Systems Thinking with over four decades of experience in global education and international development. 

Join us as we talk to Anthony Benedict and Alan Braven, authors of Educating Everyone: An Introduction to Relational Inclusion in Schools. They challenge conventional wisdom, advocating for a whole-school approach built on relationships, neuroscience, and compassion. Learn how Relational Inclusion can benefit every child and adult, moving beyond traditional behaviour management to create deep-rooted belonging.

The world is complex, and our educational structures are straining. How can we fix the problems that seem systemic?

Join us as we talk to renowned design leader and systems expert, Professor Clive Grinyer, about applying the holistic principles of service design to the field of education.

Clive, author of the forthcoming book Redesigning Thinking: How Service Design Is Solving Our 21st Century Challenges, argues that design is a powerful way to think more humanely and navigate complex systems to deliver effective solutions. We explore how schools can move beyond quick fixes and use a user-centred, design-led approach to overhaul everything from staff support and administrative processes to creating truly inclusive, high-impact learning environments for all students.

In this episode we're honoured to be joined by Nick Duffell, a psychotherapist and author, and we're delving into a topic that has profoundly shaped British society but is rarely discussed with the necessary depth: the psychological impact of boarding schools.

Nick's books include:

Rewilding Education with Hilary Cremin

What would education look like if we let it grow a little wilder?

In this episode of "Connecting the Dots," Luke & Sam are joined by Professor Hilary Cremin, Head of the Faculty of Education at Cambridge University. She discusses her fascinating book, "Rewilding Education," and challenges us to think differently about learning environments.

Join us as we explore how moving away from rigid structures can foster creativity, collaboration, and a deeper love of learning.