All posts by: Alan Wood

Episode 24: Well Being – Plans and Possibilities

This episode is a recording of the online conference and webinar on the topic Well Being that was held on 29th June 2021. The event and this recording contains presentations and talks from national leaders in the field of mental health,... Read More

Episode 23: Active Recovery (Part 2) – Panel Discussion – Reflections and Innovations

This episode builds on Episode #22 “Active Recovery (Part 1)” and continues the exploration and discussion of Active Recovery and its impact on well being and learning, as well as physical health. Professor Barry Carpenter CBE OBE FCCT discusses the... Read More

Episode 22: Active Recovery (Part 1) – Sport and Sensory Sanctuaries as part of Active Recovery

This episode hosted by Professor Barry Carpenter CBE OBE FCCT introduces Vicci Wells who is the National Manager for the Youth Sport Trust, as well as an ex-teacher. At a time of much debate as to how we support our... Read More

Mental Well Being – plans and possibilities (FREE Online Conference, 29th JUNE 2021)

LearningShared: Online EfL SEND Community Event – Conference (ZOOM Meeting) Date: Tue 29th June 2021 Time: 10am Duration: 2 hrs Theme: Mental Well Being – plans and possibilities (FREE Conference) We’re delighted to invite you and/or any of your colleagues... Read More

Episode 21: Family Centred Practice – Talking to families… Listening to families… Working with families

In this episode hosted by Professor Barry Carpenter, we bring together a panel of school leaders and parents to discuss and explore how schools can work with families of children and young people with SEND to create a genuine bridge... Read More

Episode 20: Engagement (Part 4) – Alex Revens – Through the lens of a practitioner

The episode builds on Episodes #17, #18 and #19 “Engagement (Part 1), (Part 2) & (Part 3)” and continues the exploration of Engagement. We get a glimpse of how Engagement is used within a mainstream additionally resourced provision to develop... Read More

Episode 19: Engagement (Part 3) – Panel Discussion – Innovations around Engagement

The episode builds on Episodes #17 and #18 “Engagement (Part 1) & (Part 2)” and continues the exploration of Engagement. Prof. Barry Carpenter CBE OBE FCCT and Beverley Cockbill discuss the topic of Engagement with a panel of guests: Vijita... Read More

Episode 18: Engagement (Part 2) – Panel Discussion – Reflections on Engagement

The episode builds on Episode #17 “Engagement (Part 1)” and continues the exploration of Engagement. Prof. Barry Carpenter CBE OBE FCCT discusses the topic of Engagement with a panel of guests: Vijita Patel (Swiss Cottage School Development & Research Centre)... Read More

Episode 17: Engagement (Part 1) – What you really need to know about Engagement

The episode explores the genesis of Engagement, its relevance and application to vulnerable children with a whole range of learning needs. In a lecture presentation entitled “What you really need to know about Engagement”, Prof. Barry Carpenter CBE OBE FCCT... Read More

Episode 16: Special Episode for Mental Health Awareness Week 2020: When will we talk about the mental health of our children?

In this special episode of LearningShared, recorded for Mental Health Awareness Week, Barry Carpenter CBE (Professor of Mental Health in Education, Oxford Brookes University asks this question and provides a lecture exploring important threads and dynamics in considering the mental... Read More