The School Run

"Unlocking brilliance & Empowering Young Minds"

Liv shared how she first met Clare as someone empowering her and Jane bonded with Clare over their shared passion for helping young people to discover and develop their strengths and abilities.

Clare then talked about her journey from being a burnt-out teacher to setting up Switched On Academy, an online learning platform designed to help students unlock their potential and live purposefully.

As an award-winning author, speaker, coach, healer, educator, and parent, Clare is dedicated to helping young people access their natural gifts and abilities so they can discover their true potential. She combines her unique skill set with over 20 years of experience in academic coaching to help children, tweens, and teens become "switched on" learners.

Using her SWITCHED ON! Learning method, Clare helps students unlock their brilliance by understanding their learning style, developing their mindset, and building their confidence. She believes that every child has the potential to succeed and encourages parents and educators to help young people discover their passions and interests.

Overall, the podcast episode was a fascinating discussion about the importance of empowering young people to discover their strengths and pursue their dreams. Clare's journey and expertise in this area provided valuable insights for The School Run listeners to empower young people.

The course they mentioned that Liv completed is called Best LinkedIn course for teens ever

Liv got so much out of it - here is the link

https://vault.makingdigitalreal.co.uk/af/167450994/1127566?fbclid=IwAR2z8u2Dl1nzbA9eF37mOD7KQmEn4puP_GrqM84hG8-te96F39COaGKXRzI

Website: www.switchedonglobal.com

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clare-ford-switched-on-education-and-parenting-expert/

Twitter: @ClareFordCoach

Instagram: @switchedonacademy

Facebook page: www.facebook.com/switchedoncollective

Podcasts for us are all about learning and sharing, of course free to listen to.

We have some small costs to cover so if you would like to buy us a virtual cup of tea and Chocolate fudge brownie Frappe with soya milk, coffee and cream (Liv’s favourite) when we are planning them out please click here ….. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theschoolrun

**Get In Touch: Of course, you can always get in touch with us (publicly or privately) on our socials @‌theschoolrun_official / @‌mrsjanejames on Instagram, or search and follow Jane James on Facebook. We'd love to hear your story - please get in touch with us directly at ****[email protected] **

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Links: For information of Jane’s company Little Voices head to http://www.littlevoices.org.uk

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Disclaimer: All views expressed in this podcast are done so as respectfully as possible and are of the participants themselves. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this podcast is done at your own risk. We are just a mum and daughter, sharing their thoughts and chatting with guests that we really respect and sharing our personal stories and insights. Please seek professional advice if you need it.

In this episode join Jane & Liv on The School Run podcast with guest, David Engwell, who talks about his life at school and in work.

David is a commercial solicitor and father.

Topics:

David shares his personal journey in studying law and emphasizes the value of using initiative to create your own path.

His school bus journey with Radiohead

His incredible Grandmother and the impact her determination had on the trajectory of their family's life.

Tune in to learn more about how people buy people and the power of authenticity in today's digital age.

Don't miss out on this insightful conversation!

Podcasts for us are all about learning and sharing, of course free to listen to.

We have some small costs to cover so if you would like to buy us a virtual cup of tea and Chocolate fudge brownie Frappe with soya milk, coffee and cream (Liv’s favourite) when we are planning them out please click here ….. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theschoolrun

**Get In Touch: Of course, you can always get in touch with us (publicly or privately) on our socials  /  on Instagram @theschoolrun_official, or search and follow Jane James on Facebook. We'd love to hear your story - please get in touch with us directly at ****[email protected] **

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Links: For information of Jane’s company Little Voices head to http://www.littlevoices.org.uk

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Disclaimer: All views expressed in this podcast are of the participants themselves. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this podcast is done at your own risk. We are just a mum and daughter, sharing their thoughts and chatting with guests that we really respect and sharing our personal stories and insights. Please seek professional advice if you need it.

In this episode Katherine Fletcher MP talk with Jane & Liv.

Katherine Fletcher is an MP representing the constituency of South Ribble in Lancashire, England. She was elected in the 2019 UK General Election.

Katherine talks candidly about how she came to be an MP and how she chose the party to become part of. She is a huge supporter of the Northern Powerhouse and we cover this in much more detail.

During her time as an MP, Katherine Fletcher has been an advocate for science and technology, as well as mental health and wellbeing. She is also a member of the Women and Equalities Select Committee and has spoken out on issues such as domestic violence and women's rights.

In terms of her wisdom for young people, Katherine Fletcher has emphasized the importance of hard work, perseverance, and staying true to oneself. She has also encouraged young people to get involved in politics and make their voices heard on issues that matter to them.

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To contact Katherine you can email her on [email protected]

Facebook www.facebook.com/KatherineFletcherSRibble

Instagram www.instagram.com/KatherineFletchermp

Twitter www.twitter.com/K_Fletcher_MP

Podcasts for us are all about learning and sharing, of course free to listen to.

We have some small costs to cover so if you would like to buy us a virtual cup of tea and Chocolate fudge brownie Frappe with soya milk, coffee and cream (Liv’s favourite) when we are planning them out please click here …..

The School Run with Jane & Liv

Get In Touch: Of course, you can always get in touch with us (publicly or privately) on our socials @‌theschoolrun_official / @‌mrsjanejames on Instagram, or search and follow Jane James on Facebook. We'd love to hear your story - please get in touch with us directly at **[email protected] **

Links: For information of Jane’s company Little Voices head to

Little Voices | Fun, inspirational drama & singing classes for kids

Disclaimer: All views expressed in this podcast are done so as respectfully as possible and are of the participants themselves. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this podcast is done at your own risk. We are just a mum and daughter, sharing their thoughts and chatting with guests that we really respect and sharing our personal stories and insights. Please seek professional advice if you need it.

In this episode Jane & Liv chat together and talk about Liv's love of school, grades, the current state of life with GCSE revision, pressure, getting it all done, work ethic and an incredible occurrence that happened that put all of the pressure into insignificance this week! Life was put into perspective.

Jane needed some tissues.

Then the classic 'school run' memory was shared in the form of our favourite song for the journey to school and back. What would yours be?

Podcasts for us are all about learning and sharing, of course free to listen to.

We have some small costs to cover so if you would like to buy us a virtual cup of tea and Chocolate fudge brownie Frappe with soya milk, coffee and cream (Liv’s favourite) when we are planning them out please click here ….. www.buymeacoffee.com/theschoolrun

**Get In Touch: Of course, you can always get in touch with us (publicly or privately) on our socials @theschoolrun_official / @mrsjanejames on Instagram, or search and follow Jane James on Facebook. We'd love to hear your story - please get in touch with us directly at ****[email protected] **

Links: For information of Jane’s company Little Voices head to www.littlevoices.org.uk

Disclaimer: All views expressed in this podcast are done so as respectfully as possible and are of the participants themselves. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this podcast is done at your own risk. We are just a mum and daughter, sharing their thoughts and chatting with guests that we really respect and sharing our personal stories and insights. Please seek professional advice if you need it.

In this episode we chat to our very good friend, Chris Markham, current Technical Performance Director at Bolton Wanderers Football Club.

Previously Head of Performance Analysis at Huddersfield FC followed by several years at the FA as head of Gareth Southgate’s penalty shoot out insights team for our national team.

Chris is a huge family man and all round fabulously wise and intelligent individual; husband to Grace, father to Esme and Eva, son and brother.

It is so apt that we recorded this episode on International Women’s Day with Chris being surrounded by incredible women in his life at work and home as he proudly works as part of Sharon Brittan’s team at Bolton Wanderers.

Like so many young boys his dream was to be a professional footballer. Through his own wisdom, hard work, gritty determination, initiative and ability to build and maintain relationships he as gone on to have 3 dream roles in football, an industry that he is hugely passionate about, and is part of high performing teams despite this not being on the pitch.

He said himself that he has had 3 dream jobs with Huddersfield FC as Head of Performance Analysis, with the FA and

Chris is one of the brains behind successful teams and players in football and as Liv said we sometimes forget the mass of expertise that goes behind a successful winning team on the pitch or in life.

Topics:

-The mentor that has a profound, life long, affect on his life

-The impact of experiences outside of school

-The recipe for success being three things that his dad taught him; Hard work, knowledge and relationships socially

and much more……….

You can follow Chris on LinkedIn or twitter @‌_chrismarkham

Podcasts for us are all about learning and sharing, of course free to listen to.

We have some small costs to cover so if you would like to buy us a virtual cup of tea and Chocolate fudge brownie Frappe with soya milk, coffee and cream (Liv’s favourite) when we are planning them out please click here ….. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theschoolrun

**Get In Touch: Of course, you can always get in touch with us (publicly or privately) on our socials @‌theschoolrun_official / @‌mrsjanejames on Instagram, or search and follow Jane James on Facebook. We'd love to hear your story - please get in touch with us directly at ****[email protected] **

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Links: For information of Jane’s company Little Voices head to http://www.littlevoices.org.uk

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Disclaimer: All views expressed in this podcast are done so as respectfully as possible and are of the participants themselves. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this podcast is done at your own risk. We are just a mum and daughter, sharing their thoughts and chatting with guests that we really respect and sharing our personal stories and insights. Please seek professional advice if you need it.