The Expanding Worlds Podcast

Debra Caldow
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Podcast The Expanding Worlds Podcast

The Expanding Worlds podcast Shares Stories and Shares Solutions to expand what people believe is possible. We talk to individuals and organisations who are driving change to enable people with Additional Needs to live the independent lives they aspire to.

  1. -6 DIAS

    170 Supporting Young People Into Work: Practical Tips with Mel Simmonds, from Hidden Gem Services

    In this second part of a conversation with Mel Simmonds, from Hidden Gem Services, we focus on what we can do at home to help make the transition into paid work smoother for our young people. When they go into their first job, they will have lots of new information to take in and skills to learn. However, the transition will be made easier if we have already helped them build transferable skills they can use at work. Mel provides some practical examples of how to do this as well as explaining the role we can play in developing their confidence by discussing their daily work experiences and encouraging independent decision-making. She also touches on the potential pitfalls of parents acting as job coaches. https://www.hiddengemservices.co.uk/

    15 min

  2. 11/09

    169 Supporting Employment: How Job Coaches Make The Difference with Mel Simmonds from Hidden Gem Services

    In this episode with Mel Simmonds from Hidden Gem Services, we dive into the world of job coaching, outlining the importance of support, understanding, and adaptability in creating successful employment options for young people with additional needs. Mel discusses the challenges faced, including inconsistencies in job roles and management as well as the positives that come from the cultural shifts that can occur within organizations. https://www.hiddengemservices.co.uk/

    18 min

  3. 4/09

    168 From Fear to Trust: My Bumpy Journey with Debra Caldow

    In this episode, I share my journey of navigating parental fears and learning to trust my daughter's abilities. Despite her successful year in her job, my unspoken concerns about her future surfaced, impacting her more than I realized. This episode reflects on how difficult it is not to let our fears limit our children’s potential. I also talk about the importance of giving my daughter the dignity of risk, respecting her independence, and planning for a future where she can thrive, even when I’m not around.

    7 min

  4. 28/08

    167 Unlocking Potential: The Crucial Role of Families, Schools, and Job Coaches with Laura Davis from BASE

    Every journey starts somewhere, and for most of us, it starts at home with those closest to us, encouraging us, and believing in us. In this week’s episode with Laura Davis from BASE we discuss the important role families play in shaping the future outcomes of children. We discuss the challenges of navigating the support available and the role of school in better preparing young people for work. We also talk about the enormous impact that specialized job coaches can have and how employment enhances life expectancy. https://www.base-uk.org

    16 min

  5. 21/08

    166 Transforming Inclusive Employment: The Role of BASE In Changing Attitudes With Laura Davis

    Collaboration can speed up change, but it requires coordination and management to make that happen. This week’s guest Laura Davis, Chief Executive of the British Association for Supported Employment (BASE) knows all about this. In this episode, she not only shares her personal journey but also discusses the pivotal role BASE plays in championing employment opportunities for everyone. She also talks about the role of BASE in developing best practice standards around supported employment to enable their members to better serve the people they work with. Laura also discusses the need for a systemic change, driven by collaboration between employers, government, and supported employment services to create meaningful employment opportunities and foster inclusive workplaces. https://www.base-uk.org/home

    17 min

  6. 14/08

    165 Building Employer Relationships That Benefit Everyone with Andrea Randall-Smith from Little Gate

    Having more opportunities for paid work for young people with additional needs relies on finding more employers to offer those opportunities. In this episode Andrea Randall-Smith from Little Gate explains the strategies they use to manage the relationships with the employers they work with to ensure more of these opportunities become available.  She discusses the value of storytelling and working with other local organisations so that the focus is on what employers need as well as what their future employees need and how the support they provide to employers can help them transform their employment practices. https://www.littlegate.org.uk/

    14 min

  7. 7/08

    164 The Little Gate Story: Bridging Aspirations and Employment with Andrea Randall-Smith

    When opportunities aren’t available, sometimes we need to create them. That is part of the reason that Little Gate came about. In this episode Andrea Randall-Smith, CEO of Little Gate, shares the history and ethos of the organization and how they work to change the future of the young people they serve by giving them to skills to move into paid work. We also discuss the importance of getting feedback, sharing best practice, and working with other organizations to maximize the opportunities for everyone. https://www.littlegate.org.uk/

    19 min

  8. 31/07

    163 Planning A Better Future For Our Children with Debra Caldow

    In this episode, I’m talking about the importance of structured planning for children with additional needs and having short, medium and long-term plans for various aspects of their life around daily living, purpose, relationships, and finance. This ensures not only continuous progress but is also better preparation for their futures. A good plan has clear targets actionable steps, and a realistic timeline. I talk about each of these and how to use the Red Giraffe Route map and the VOCAL method (Vision, Options, Create, Assess, Legacy) to put together a plan that not only supports their future but give you piece of mind as well. I also share personal examples to illustrate how we have supported our daughter to plan her future and develop her own life plan. Find our more about the Red Giraffe Route Map & VOCAL Method

    12 min
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The Expanding Worlds podcast Shares Stories and Shares Solutions to expand what people believe is possible. We talk to individuals and organisations who are driving change to enable people with Additional Needs to live the independent lives they aspire to.

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  • Autoria
    Debra Caldow
  • Anos em atividade
    2017 - 2024
  • Episódios
    171
  • Classificação
    Para todos
  • Copyright
    © c. Expanding Worlds
  • Site do programa
    The Expanding Worlds Podcast

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