The Well Schools Podcast

The Well Schools Podcast

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The Well Schools Podcast episodes

  • Well Schools S5, E11 - School Sport Report 2023

    On this week’s episode, we learn the about the state of play around PE, School Sport & Physical Activity and how it can have a positive impact on young people’s happiness, health and connectedness.

    PE & School Sport Report: https://www.youthsporttrust.org/media/5bcgx4kh/yst_pe_school_sport_report_2023_final_revd.pdf

    Well Schools Book Club: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Invisible-Women-Exposing-World-Designed/dp/1784706280/ref=asc_df_1784706280/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=256266022931&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=4054888948194282977&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9046539&hvtargid=pla-886826816787&psc=1&th=1&psc=1

    You can join the Well Schools Movement, completely free,

    here: www.well-school.org

    Follow Well Schools on twitter to find out about exciting new opportunities to connect, collaborate and compare, plus, resources and events coming in the future: @well_schools

    Thank You to our founding supporter, Youth Sport Trust, who work

    through physical education & sport, bringing together communities of
    educators and equipping them with the training, practical tools and resources to achieve more for every child. Find out more about their excellent work here: www.youthsporttrust.org.

    42 min
  • Well Schools S5, E10 - Build Belonging to Teach Happy

    On this week’s episode, we learn the importance of building a sense of happiness and belonging in our schools.

    Teach Happy: https://www.teachappy.co.uk

    Well Schools Book Club: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Teaching-Happiness-Well-Being-Schools-Morris/dp/0826443036

    You can join the Well Schools Movement, completely free, here: www.well-school.org

    Follow Well Schools on twitter to find out about exciting new opportunities to connect, collaborate and compare, plus, resources and events coming in the future: @well_schools

    Thank You to our founding supporter, Youth Sport Trust, who work through physical education & sport, bringing together communities of educators and equipping them with the training, practical tools and resources to achieve more for every child. Find out more about their excellent work here: www.youthsporttrust.org.

    1 hr 14 min
  • Well Schools S5, E9 - Power of Inclusive Movement

    On this week’s episode, we learn what it takes to make a school a fully inclusive environment the right amount of Belief, Belonging & Butterflies.

    Youth Sport Trust ‘Sport Sanctuaries’: https://www.youthsporttrust.org/resources/inclusion/sport-sanctuaries#:~:text=Strongly%20allied%20to%20the%20five,impact%20of%20a%20global%20pandemic.   

    Well Schools Book Clubs: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dare-Different-leadership-transformational-schools/dp/178583276X

    You can join the Well Schools Movement, completely free, here: www.well-school.org

    Follow Well Schools on twitter to find out about exciting new opportunities to connect, collaborate and compare, plus, resources and events coming in the future: @well_schools

    Thank You to our founding supporter, Youth Sport Trust, who work through physical education & sport, bringing together communities of educators and equipping them with the training, practical tools and resources to achieve more for every child. Find out more about their excellent work here: www.youthsporttrust.org.

    55 min
  • Well Schools S5, E8 - Building Belonging at Manchester Communication Academy

    On this week’s episode, we learn how a school in Manchester is using strength based narratives along with exciting and innovative approaches to education to Build Belonging in and out of school.


    Teaching: The New Reality Report: https://www.educationsupport.org.uk/resources/for-organisations/research/teaching-the-new-reality/


    Well Schools Book Club: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Huh-Curriculum-conversations-between-subject/dp/1913622738


    Well Schools Book Club: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Atomic-Habits-Proven-Build-Break/dp/B07J1XQSNK/ref=sr_1_1?crid=25NUIQPDPPUYW&keywords=atomic+habits&qid=1684412632&s=books&sprefix=atomic+habits%2Cstripbooks%2C86&sr=1-1


    You can join the Well Schools Movement, completely free, here: www.well-school.org


    Follow Well Schools on twitter to find out about exciting new opportunities to connect, collaborate and compare, plus, resources and events

    coming in the future: @well_schools


    Thank You to our founding supporter, Youth Sport Trust, who work through physical education & sport, bringing together communities of educators and equipping them with the training, practical tools and resources to achieve more for every child. Find out more about their excellent work here: www.youthsporttrust.org.

    48 min
  • Rachael Mackenzie on Focus

    On this week’s episode, we learn the importance of ensuring every young person is Prepared with the knowledge and understanding of how movement supports their physical and mental state, allowing for greater focus and attention.

    Sport England Active Lives: ⁠https://www.sportengland.org/research-and-data/data/active-lives⁠

    Well Schools Book Club: ⁠https://www.amazon.co.uk/Well-Balanced-Child-Movement-Learning/dp/1903458633⁠

    You can join the Well Schools Movement, completely free, here: ⁠www.well-school.org⁠

    Follow Well Schools on twitter to find out about exciting new opportunities to connect, collaborate and compare, plus, resources and events coming in the future: @well_schools

    Thank You to our founding supporter, Youth Sport Trust, who work through physical education & sport, bringing together ⁠communities⁠ of educators and equipping them with the training, practical tools and ⁠resources⁠ to achieve more for every child. Find out more about their excellent work here: ⁠www.youthsporttrust.org⁠.

    58 min
  • Well Schools S5, E6 - Power of movement and nature

    On this week’s episode, we learn why movement and nature are vital to ensure that we all feel safe, feel valued and feel belonging.


    Well Schools Book Club: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Good-Life-Lessons-Longest-Happiness/dp/1846046769/ref=asc_df_1846046769/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=570321680287&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=5311903196726093659&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1007422&hvtargid=pla-1636198555382&psc=1&th=1&psc=1

    Well Schools Research: https://www.well-school.org/take-action/evidence


    Intelligent Health: https://www.intelligenthealth.co.uk

    You can join the Well Schools Movement, completely free, here: www.well-school.org

    Follow Well Schools on Twitter to find out about exciting new opportunities to connect, collaborate and compare, plus, resources and events coming in the future: @well_schools

    Thank You to our supporter, Bupa Foundation whose purpose is to help people live longer, healthier, happier lives, www.bupafoundation.org

    Thank You to our founding supporter, Youth Sport Trust, who work through physical education & sport, bringing together communities of educators and equipping them with the training, practical tools and resources to achieve more for every child. Find out more about their excellent work here: www.youthsporttrust.org.

    1 hr 7 min
  • Well Schools S5, E5 - Building Skills for the Future

    On this week’s episode, we learn why equipping students with the essential skills needed for their future will allow them solve big problems and be the leaders of tomorrow.

    Well Schools Book Club: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Danny-Champion-World-Roald-Dahl/dp/0141346434

    Well Schools Research: https://www.well-school.org/take-action/evidence
    Pearson Future of Skills: https://futureskills.pearson.com/research/#/findings/findings-introduction
    Skills Builder Partnership: https://www.skillsbuilder.org

    You can join the Well Schools Movement, completely free, here: www.well-school.org

    Follow Well Schools on twitter to find out about exciting new opportunities to connect, collaborate and compare, plus, resources and events coming in the future: @well_schools

    Thank You to our supporter, Bupa Foundation whose purpose is to help people live longer, healthier, happier lives, www.bupafoundation.org

    Thank You to our founding supporter, Youth Sport Trust, who work through physical education & sport, bringing together communities of

    educators and equipping them with the training, practical tools and resources to achieve more for every child. Find out more about their excellent work here: www.youthsporttrust.org.

    44 min
  • Well Schools S5, E4 - Making a Well Academy Trust

    On this week’s episode, we learn why being a Well Led Trust of schools can unlock creativity, tackle cynicism, and have wide ranging impact on the wellbeing of staff, students and communities which they serve.

    You can join the Well Schools Movement, completely free, here: www.well-school.org

    Follow Well Schools on twitter to find out about exciting new opportunities to connect, collaborate and compare, plus, resources and events coming in the future: @well_schools

    Thank You to our supporter, Bupa Foundation whose purpose is to help people live longer, healthier, happier lives, www.bupafoundation.org

    Thank You to our founding supporter, Youth Sport Trust, who work through physical education & sport, bringing together communities of educators and equipping them with the training, practical tools and resources to achieve more for every child. Find out more about their excellent work here: www.youthsporttrust.org.

    36 min
  • Well Schools S5, E3 - Ben Levinson, Kensington Primary School in East London

    On this week’s episode, we learn why being a Well Prepared school is about the physical and mental preparation of students and staff to create a "place where everyone loves to be."

    If you would like to find out more about Children’s Mental Health Week: https://www.childrensmentalhealthweek.org.uk

    Our special guest this week is Ben Levinson, Headteacher of Kensington Primary School in East London. You can follow Ben @MrLev over on Twitter.

    You can join the Well Schools Movement, completely free, here: www.well-school.org

    Follow Well Schools on twitter to find out about exciting new opportunities to connect, collaborate and compare, plus, resources and events coming in the future: @well_schools

    Thank You to our supporter, Bupa Foundation whose purpose is to help people live longer, healthier, happier lives, www.bupafoundation.org

    Thank You to our founding supporter, Youth Sport Trust, who work through physical education and sport, bringing together communities of educators and equipping them with the training, practical tools and resources to achieve more for every child. Find out more about their excellent work here: www.youthsporttrust.org.

    1 hr 1 min
  • Well Schools S5, E2 - Schools Built on Love

    On this week’s episode, we learn about Schools Built on Love, and how we can change our approach and behaviours to create a real sense of Belonging!

    School Built on Love:  https://www.amazon.co.uk/Parklands-school-built-Chris-Dyson/dp/1785836005

    Youth Sport Trust Conference 2023: https://www.youthsporttrust.org/conference-2023

    Well Schools Book Club: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Kindness-Matters-John-Magee/dp/1999701100

    You can join the Well Schools Movement, completely free, here: www.well-school.org

    Follow Well Schools on twitter to find out about exciting new opportunities to connect, collaborate and compare, plus, resources and events coming in the future: @well_schools

    Thank You to our supporter, Bupa Foundation whose purpose is to help people live longer, healthier, happier lives, www.bupafoundation.org

    Thank You to our founding supporter, Youth Sport Trust, who work through physical education & sport, bringing together communities of educators and equipping them with the training, practical tools and resources to achieve more for every child. Find out more about their excellent work here: www.youthsporttrust.org.

    52 min

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A Well School places just as much emphasis on wellbeing as it does on academic performance. It understands that children and young people are more effective learners when they are happy and well and…