The Dynamic Deputies Podcast

In this episode we meet an absolute gem of a human being: Jaz Ampaw-Farr. Jaz is living-proof of the difference that 'every day heroes' (educators) truly make in a young person's life. Be prepared to laugh, cry and to be truly inspired.

For more information about Jaz, and the work that she does, visit www.jazampawfarr.com

This is the fifth and final webinar in a series aimed at supporting educators during a particularly extraordinary time. This episode looks in particular at the theme of anxiety. This is a perfect listen for anyone wanting to understand their own anxiety, or for those wanting to understand how they can best serve others who might be experiencing anxiety.

What does a 'dynamic learning community' look like? Headteacher and author of 'The Thinking School', Dr Kulvarn Atwal, explains how he went about creating a culture in which teachers feel trusted, empowered and challenged to think about their practice. Be prepared to feel inspired and motivated to make a real difference in your school community...

In this fourth wellbeing webinar we explore how we can best support colleagues and our school communities at times of difficulty. We look at the importance of pointing people back in touch with the resilience they already have, rather than innocently getting lost in their stories.

This is the third in a series of wellbeing webinars exploring our innate wellbeing and how we can remain in touch with this even at times of extraordinary uncertainty. In this episode we particularly focus on the unusual working patterns educators find themselves having to adapt to and question whether the pressure we so often feel is really coming from the 'outside'.

In this second wellbeing webinar we explore the relevance of the inside-out understanding of wellbeing when it comes to speculation. We also explore the idea of control: are we ever really in control of our circumstances? When is it best to make important decisions?

What if our wellbeing wasn't so dependent on exterior factors? What if wellbeing is part of our make-up rather than something we have to chase?

This is the first recording from a set of wellbeing webinars looking at the idea of resilience in the midst of uncertainty. This series of webinars is run alongside Liz Scott and Stu Newberry, who run an organisation called 'Inner Compass': https://innercompassguide.com/

Get in touch with us if you are keen to attend future Zoom webinars.

Are you an educator who is thinking of moving on? Perhaps you're looking for your first teaching role, or maybe you're about to make that next move to a new school... In this podcast we take you through the whole journey, helping you to decide when the time is right and how to perform to your very best throughout the whole process. Happy job-hunting!

We talk to Emma Turner, author of 'Be More Toddler' - a book about school leadership inspired by our littlest friends. We cover many aspects of leadership, including wellbeing, being brave, flexible working and not being afraid to make mistakes. Oh, and old-man pajamas...

This episode is an audio-version of a blog we wrote for Third Space Learning. It examines whether we have to 'make' maths fun in order for learning to take place in our lessons. We propose a different approach, based on engagement rather than fun. You can read the original blog here: https://thirdspacelearning.com/blog/making-maths-fun-or-engaging/