David Thompson has held a number of roles working in children’s social care and started his own business at the age of 24. David shares what he believes makes good quality practice, especially for supported accommodation services. We discuss the importance of trauma informed practice and understanding child development and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). David highlights the opportunities and challenges facing the supported accommodation sector, especially considering new Ofsted regulation...
Apr 17, 2024•53 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Laura Wood shares her experiences of being a Youth Worker Team Coordinator for a Community Interest Group. Laura discusses the importance of youth work and what ‘good’ quality youth work looks like. Laura charts her work experience with children and young people and the different types of youth work that are available. Laura explains why she felt it was important to gain her JNC qualification (qualified youth worker status) and how this impacted her salary. Laura studied BA (Hons) Childhood and ...
Apr 10, 2024•45 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Hannah Stuart shares her experiences of being an Emotional Wellbeing Mentor in a Special Educational Needs School. Hannah explains how she works with children and young people aged 5-19 who have special educational needs, and who may have experienced adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). Part of Hannah’s role is supporting students to emotionally regulate and to find strategies to support their learning and wellbeing. Hannah’s school draws on The Thrive Approach to supporting mental health and w...
Mar 27, 2024•39 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Charlotte, Sam and Terri take over the podcast to discuss and share their experiences of studying for a university degree. They explore different study options, including, a foundation year, part time and full time study. The students discuss what motivated them to study at university and the process of finding the right course for them.
Mar 20, 2024•37 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Umarah Hussain discusses her role as a Primary School Teacher and her experiences of studying BA (Hons) Childhood and Youth at the University of Bedfordshire and then a PGCE Primary Education 3-7 at Reading University. Umarah wishes to share her experiences of being a teacher with a stammer in order to raise knowledge and understanding about stammering and to inspire and support others.
Mar 13, 2024•49 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Rebekah Dowling shares her experiences of being a Learning Mentor in a secondary school and how her role involves supporting students identified as experiencing SEMH (social, emotional and mental health) difficulties and/or challenging behaviour. Rebekah describes what a typical working week looks like in her job and how her school adopts The Thrive Approach to social and emotional wellbeing. Rebekah studied BA (Hons) Childhood and Youth at the University of Northampton and highlights how her co...
Mar 06, 2024•39 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Falak discusses her role as Senior Social Worker within a child and family assessment team. She reflects on her experiences of studying BA (Hons) Childhood and Youth at the University of Bedfordshire and then a Masters in Social Work at London Southbank University to gain the professional accreditation needed to be a Social Worker. Falak stresses the importance of gaining work experience in your local community and how her motivation for becoming a Social Worker stemmed from a desire to better r...
Feb 28, 2024•46 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Orpa discusses her role as a SEND Progress Coordinator at a college in London. Orpa studied BA (Hons) Childhood and Youth at the University of Northampton and after she graduated started as a SEND Support Worker on an agency contract. Orpa explains how she progressed within the college and is now a SEND Progress Coordinator. She is responsible for around 70 learners at the college who have an EHCP and it is her responsibility to ensure that their needs are met within the college. Orpa shares her...
Feb 21, 2024•37 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Liam discusses his role as a Widening Participation Specialist and explains what supporting widening participation involves and the key goals of his work. He reflects on his previous education and employment and how these experiences helped him secure his current position. Liam felt he had reached a ceiling in his earning potential and was advised that gaining a degree would help advance his career so he decided to study BA (Hons) Childhood and Youth at the University of Northampton. Liam offers...
Feb 14, 2024•45 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Simi discusses her role as a counsellor and the different positions she has held since qualifying. Simi studied BA (Hons) Childhood and Youth at the University of Northampton and went on to the MSc Counselling Children and Young People postgraduate course. Simi shares how her own experiences of counselling inspired her career path. Simi explains the processes involved in gaining professional counselling accreditation and how to set up your own private practice. Simi started as a School Counsello...
Feb 07, 2024•38 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Tim has secured a job as a Kindergarten Teacher in China working with 3-4 year olds. Tim graduated from the University of Bedfordshire in 2023 after studying BA (Hons) Early Childhood Education (Graduate Practitioner). Tim shares his experiences of working with young children abroad and how to find jobs in other countries. We discuss salary expectations and how to negotiate a competitive salary and other employment perks. Resources mentioned in the episode: The job website Tim mentions is: https...
Jan 31, 2024•37 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Nathan is the Co-Founder and Director of WiSupport and WiNurture Childcare. Nathan’s work is centred around supporting children, young people and adults in residential care, independent supported accommodation and outreach services for those in the social care system. Nathan studied BA (Hons) Childhood and Youth Studies at the University of Bedfordshire and during his studies had a part time job as a Residential Care Worker. Nathan reflects on how these experiences ignited his passion for workin...
Dec 13, 2023•59 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Jez discusses his role as the Co-Founder and Engagement Director at a digital mental wellbeing company called youHQ. Jez explains how he went from being a PE Teacher and Director of Sport at a secondary school to an entrepreneur. Jez offers advice for how to set up your own business and how to stand out in a competitive EdTech market. We discuss the role digitals tools can play in supporting children and young people’s wellbeing and how to respond to safeguarding concerns. Links to resources men...
Dec 06, 2023•36 min•Season 1Ep. 11
In this student take over episode Charlotte and Sam reflect on their studies so far and to what extent they have decided what they would like to do post graduation. They highlight the challenges of finding time to explore different career options and how to achieve a healthy study, work, life balance.
Nov 29, 2023•50 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Charlene discusses her role as a Holiday Activity and Food Programme Coordinator for a local council. Charlene studied BA (Hons) Childhood and Youth at the University of Northampton and secured a place on the Local Government Association (LGA) graduate scheme, also known as the National Graduate Development Programme (NGDP). Charlene reflects on being a mature student and her career change from the finance sector to children and young people’s services. Charlene highlights the value of her work ...
Nov 22, 2023•44 min•Season 1Ep. 9
In this episode I am joined by Emma Brooks to explore different routes into teaching. We discuss undergraduate options and postgraduate options like a PGCE, SCITT, Lead Partners, Teach Now, Teach First and Future Teaching Scholars. We discuss the differences in these routes and the key considerations when trying to decide which might be the best option for you. We also provide top tips for teacher training applications and interviews. Resources mentioned in the episode: Get into teaching website...
Nov 15, 2023•45 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Sophie Flett discusses her role as an Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP) and her key roles and responsibilities. Sophie works with 5-18 year olds to help support and improve their mental health through one-to-one, group work and/or parent led support. As part of her role, Sophie draws on Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and highlights the importance of drawing on research informed strategies. Sophie was a Primary School Teacher for 7 years so this role marks a change in her career. Sop...
Nov 08, 2023•36 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Kuzi Ngaru discusses her role as a Paediatric Coordinator and Social Prescriber with the NHS. She explains how she supports the health outcomes and social needs of the children, young people and families she works with and the importance of multi-agency working. Kuzi shares how studying BA (Hons) Childhood and Youth at the University of Northampton supported her on her employment journey. Kuzi explains how she managed multiple jobs and had to make hard decisions about what to prioritise. Kuzi sh...
Nov 01, 2023•35 min•Season 1Ep. 6
In this student take over episode Charlotte and Sam talk with Christine Smith who is a Careers Consultant at the University of Bedfordshire. Christine discusses different personality tests that can be used to identify your strengths and passions and how these can help you identify suitable careers. Christine, Charlotte and Sam debate what makes someone more employable and the concept of ‘squiggly careers’. They also highlight the importance of building professional networks and resilience. Resou...
Oct 25, 2023•41 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Megan Loveys discusses her role as a University Lecturer and reflects on her journey to becoming Dr Loveys. Megan shares her experiences of studying BA (Hons) Education and MA Education at the University of Bedfordshire and the paid internships she was involved in to help further enhance her CV. Megan’s area of expertise is technology enhanced learning and special educational needs and explains how she managed to secure a funded PhD scholarship around this topic at Edge Hill University. Megan ha...
Oct 19, 2023•44 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Lucy Olanya discusses her role as a Health and Social Care Teacher at a 6th form college. Lucy shares her experiences of studying BA (Hons) Childhood and Youth at the University of Northampton and later a PGCE in Further Education at Canterbury Christ Church University. Lucy reflects on the pressure of the first year of teaching and how to establish a better work/life balance. Lucy also works as a Children and Young People’s Holiday Camp Deputy Manager during the school holidays and shares how t...
Oct 11, 2023•47 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Louise Eaton discusses her role as a Targeted Family Support Worker for a local authority. Louise shares her experiences of being a mature student while studying BA (Hons) Childhood and Youth at the University of Bedfordshire and her employment history. Louise explains how she supports families who are experiencing a range of complex needs. These complex needs, may include, but are not limited to, mental and physical health needs, drug and alcohol use, domestic abuse, imprisonment, experiences o...
Oct 04, 2023•48 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Molly Robinson discusses her role as a Special Educational Needs Teacher in a Cognition and Learning School for secondary school pupils. Molly shares her experiences of studying BA (Hons) Childhood and Youth at the University of Northampton and what jobs she had before becoming a qualified teacher. Molly has a passion for making maths fun and offers top tips for dealing with teacher burnout and the importance of developing a strong community of practice. Resources mentioned in the episode: Maths...
Sep 27, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Welcome to the Working with Children and Young People podcast. Listen to this introduction to get a feel for the aim and purpose of the podcast. If you would like to get in touch please email workingwithcyp@gmail.com or use the Q&A box.
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