Anna Bateman (NewStart Strategic Wellbeing Lead & Education Consultant) in conversation with Peter Fonagy OBE (Psychoanalyst and Clinical Psychologist. Chief Executive of the Anna Freud Centre and Head of the Division of Psychology and Language Sciences at UCL)

Peter talks about the massive increase in the number of children with mental health disorders, probable causes and how our school leaders, staff and education have a central role to play in understanding mental health and cultivating resilience in a safe environment in order to prevent Mental Health issues so children can thrive.

Tim and Mick talk about leadership, wellbeing and important things that you can do to feel steadier and more grounded. It includes working out who your mates are who will help you through difficult times

Anna Bateman (NewStart Strategic Wellbeing Lead & Education Consultant) in conversation with Matthew Syed (Writer, journalist, broadcaster).

Matthew talks about the challenges that leaders face and the external and internal contributing factors. He goes on to give his thoughts around the benefit of learning, sharing and gaining insight and perspective across both the private and public sectors.

In the first of the Halcyon Podcast series released 16th September, Anna Batemen interviews Estelle Morris, former Secretary of State for Education. Estelle is currently working at the Institute of Effective Education and is Chair and advisor for the Birmingham Education Partnership.

Estelle shares her vision for ensuring wellbeing is at the heart of every school's vision alongside a good standard of education. In the current political and economic climate, it's understandable that schools focus on results and academic attainment, however Estelle believes that following a broader curriculum, allowing space for creativity and valuing the whole school community creates an environment where mental health and wellbeing are more likely to thrive.

I’m delighted to share this podcast in conversation with Andrew Cowley. He is an experienced school leader and is passionate about teacher and pupil wellbeing in schools. He is the author of the popular teacher wellbeing guide The Wellbeing Toolkit and co-founder of Healthy Toolkit (@HealthyToolkit).

In this episode we talk all things staff wellbeing and Andrew shares his wisdom in and thoughts on how schools can promote good staff wellbeing.

Podcast shared with kind permission from BEP

I’m proud to share this podcast in conversation with Zoe Winchester, Senior Mental Health Lead of a primary school.  She shares her journey of change and whole school culture and gaining senior leadership team buy-in.  

Podcast with Nicola Bailey

An insightful discussion with Nicola Bailey. Nicola Bailey is Assistant Headteacher, SENCO and DSL and a Hub Coordinator for BAMEed West Midlands. In this episode I talk to Nicola about the links between racism and mental health.  Podcast shared with kind permission from BEP.