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In This Together, the place where we explore all things wellbeing in education. Join us as we dive into honest conversations, share practical strategies, and uncover the insights you need to foster a thriving environment for both staff, students and everyone in their lives.
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Why We Need Pastoral Care with Phil Jones | In This Together (opens the original)
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In this episode of In This Together , host Becky Dawson joins Phil Jones—secondary school leader and Chair of the National Association for Pastoral Care in Education (NAPCE)—to explore shifting education from rigid exam results to holistic personal growth. Phil shares insights on adapting pastoral systems to a changing world, the importance of compassionate leadership, and how schools can build inclusive environments. Whether you're refining your pastoral strategy or strengthening staff-student
Why School Leaders Need Supervision | Lisa Lea-Weston | In This Together (opens the original)
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In this episode, host Becky Dawson is joined by Lisa Lea-Weston, drama therapist, clinical supervisor, and founder of Talking Head Supervision. Together, they explore who takes care of the people whose job it is to take care of everyone else, unpacking how professional supervision acts as a vital backbone for sustaining staff wellbeing and school leadership. Lisa shares her expert insights on creating confidential, reflective spaces where educators can reconnect with their purpose, process emoti
How Do We Lead for Belonging? With Laura McPhee | In This Together (opens the original)
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In this episode, host Becky Dawson is joined by Laura McPhee, Director of Education for the University Schools Trust and author of Empowering Teachers, Improving Schools: Belonging, Psychological Safety and School Improvement . Together, they explore how fostering psychological safety and a genuine sense of belonging forms the foundation for effective school leadership, staff retention, and overall school improvement. Laura shares insights on how leaders bring their personal lived experiences an
Why Is the Why Important for Young People? | Seth Butcher | In This Together (opens the original)
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In this episode of In This Together , host Becky Dawson welcomes Seth Butcher, the founder of Future Decided, to explore a powerful approach to student aspiration and re-engagement. Seth shares his passion for helping young people establish a compelling vision for their future —a mindset shift that transcends standard testing and traditional university pathways. Together, they discuss the critical link between student motivation and school attendance, highlighting how identifying a personal "why
How do we engage parents and carers? with Penny Phillips | In This Together (opens the original)
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In this episode, host Becky Dawson is joined by Penny Phillips, a coach supervisor and founder of the Parent Village . Penny shares the story of how her work in local authorities evolved into a peer-led, evidence-based model that upskills parents to support one another's mental health and wellbeing . The conversation explores the vital role parents play as experts through experience and how schools can better bridge the gap between home and the classroom . The episode delves into the challenges
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