ETF leadership mental health and wellbeing podcast

ETF leadership mental health and wellbeing podcast

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ETF leadership mental health and wellbeing podcast episodes

  • Episode eight: Lisa Capper
    In this episode Polly Harrow is joined by Lisa Capper, Principal and Chief Executive at Stoke on Trent College. In this uplifting episode Polly and Lisa discuss finding the joy and hope in FE, and Lisa shares positive case studies from Stoke on Trent College that highlight the impact colleges have on their learners and communities.

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    36 min
  • Episode seven: Darren Hankey
    In this episode Polly Harrow talks to Darren Hankey, Principal and Chief Executive at Hartlepool College of FE. They discuss the college's trauma-informed approach to engaging students that are both disadvantaged and disengaged. Darren shares insights that highlight the profound impact of empathy and understanding in the learning environment.

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    35 min
  • Episode six: Colin Booth
    In this episode Polly Harrow is joined by Colin Booth, Chief Executive at Luminate Education Group. Polly engages in a candid conversation with Colin who shares valuable perspectives on managing sector pressures and seemingly unmanageable workloads. Colin shares personal experiences, offering practical tips for other FE Leaders.

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    29 min
  • Episode five: Mike Driscoll
    In this episode Polly Harrow talks to Mike Driscoll, Chief Operations Officer at Southampton Engineering Training Association (SETA). They discuss SETA's approach to supporting their apprentices with mental health and wellbeing and the challenges of supporting all learners in a male dominated environment and sector.

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    34 min
  • Episode four: Alex Miles
    In this episode Polly Harrow talks to Alex Miles, Managing Director at Yorkshire Learning Providers about the challenges and ways of supporting apprentices with their mental health and wellbeing. *Content warning, this episode references difficult topics including self-harm and suicide.

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    37 min
  • Episode three: Chichester College Group

    In this episode Polly Harrow talks to staff from Chichester College Group, including a former learner that has recently finished studying at the college. They discuss their trauma-informed approach to supporting learners in their mental health and wellbeing across the group and how they’ve implemented this to ensure it’s a whole organisation approach.


    Content warning: in this episode they discuss supporting learners with self harm and suicide.

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    29 min
  • Episode two: Weston College

    In this episode Polly Harrow talks to Sir Paul Phillips, Principal and Chief Executive and Dr Georgie Forde, Strategic Lead – Healthcare and Nursing at Weston college about their experience and learning from their trauma-informed approach to mental health support. They focus on their approach to supporting staff mental health and wellbeing the impact of this on changing the culture of the organisation.


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    34 min
  • Episode one: Palvinder Singh
    In this episode Polly Harrow talks to Palvinder Singh, Principal and Chief Executive of Kirklees College about how he drives the culture change towards becoming a restorative, anti-racist, trauma informed organisation.

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    30 min

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Learning from others and exploring new ways of working requires authentic discussion, vulnerability and trust to talk openly. Through discursive interviews, this podcast series will showcase real…