We recognise that CPD is not just about sitting in a classroom or in front of a computer. We have collated a list of podcasts that support the PSHE curriculum to help develop knowledge around specific themes
Effective PSHE
Nick considers some ways of deconstructing a story, including using case studies and ‘timeline’, in order to help us use it to explore issues and strategies in PSHE.
Explores the challenges teachers can face when teaching RSE. Discussion points include: the importance of focusing on equality, diversity and inclusion; the impact of social media on the way young people learn about sex and relationships; and taking a whole school approach to delivering RSE.
looks at the pedagogy of inclusion, common mistakes, challenges and opportunities in every classroom as well as exploring the importance of various training routes for teachers to enhance their knowledge of SEND.
Theme Specific
Communities
Discusses the recent protests and riots that have taken place across the UK in the summer of 2024. What should schools do? How should schools react?
Conflict Resolution
Bringing effective, reasonable solutions to disputes is a difficult talent to learn and an even harder one to master. It’s vital that parents and educators know how to support young people in developing this critical skill. This week’s podcast covers how best to help children manage conflicts!
Domestic Abuse
Features representatives from Childline and the NSPCC Helpline discussing: what children are telling Childline about domestic abuse and how this differs from what adults are telling the Helpline; the ways in which the effects of domestic abuse may present through a child’s behaviour; the importance of listening to the voice of the child; and safeguarding actions for professionals who identify domestic abuse.
Two episodes featuring Michael Conroy discussing working with boys to challenge sexism, rape, domestic abuse and coercive control, misogyny and porn use and his work with domestic abuse perpetrators. Episode two can be found here.
Gender
About the Boys – hear from teenage boys across the UK about their fears, worries and ambitions
Two episodes featuring Andrew ‘Bernie’ Bernard who shares how he uses this to educate boys about coercive control, male entitlement, misogyny and sexism to break the cycle.
Episode two can be found here.ive control, e entitlement, misogyny and sexism to break the cycle.
What’s actually happening in the manosphere? How is it affecting children and young people? And how might we respond? In this episode of Tomorrow is the Question, the Fully Human podcast, Jono Baggaley chats to Professor Harriet Over and Dr David Zendle from the University of York and Fully Human’s own Dr Elly Hanson to explore their deep research into these questions.
Exploitation
Features academics from Black Box Research & Consultancy addressing audience questions and exploring the complex realities of exploitation that children and young people face.
Media Literacy
Featuring guests from the Economist Education Foundation this show talks about fake news and media literacy
Mental Health
Opens dialogue on mental health and the highs and lows of adolescents. Ginya will be joined by fellow ambassadors to cover a range of topics chosen for and by the youth ambassadors whilst pointing you in the direction of helpful resources.
Online Safety
Misinformation, the abuse of AI, and concerning findings about one of the most popular messaging apps on the market. All these and more are covered in the inaugural episode of the Online Safety Monthly Roundup, bringing you the most prominent news from August 2024.
Self-Harm
The podcast discusses: the prevalence of self-harm and risk factors; the support accessed by children and young people who self-harm; and different digital interventions.
Substances
Topical discussion about some of the current challenges facing schools around drug taking and vaping. Guests include John Rees.
Youth Violence/Knife Crime
The Ben Kinsella Trust has launched a compelling podcast series titled “Knife Crime: Real Stories, Real People”, aimed at raising awareness of the devastating impact knife crime has on individuals, families, and communities.
