Imagination in Education LC Press

In this episode, Zia Chaudry, MBE, DL, talks about his life as a British Muslim and discusses common misconceptions of Islam. In dialogue with Sixth Formers at the College, he educates and encourages for respect, study and understanding and a rejection of Islamophobia in all its forms.

Dwayne Fields loves the outdoors and he loves adventure. And he excels at both. His family emigrated from Jamaica to Britain where Dwayne adjusted to a new culture, including the experience of exclusion and racism,  and a new experience of the outdoors. He is an inspiration to many young people to aspire to be their best no matter what their background or circumstances, to stand up for justice and dignity for all people and to enjoy the challenges and rewards of outdoor pursuits. His inspirational life story thrills the pupils who helped make this podcast.  

Kate Scott, Inclusion Mentor at Liverpool College gives tips to parents and pupils  on how to keep well during lockdown. She shares her experiences of supporting people unique reactions and attitudes to the reality of "Covid school" and how we can support and accompany each other at this time.

Poet and teacher Henry Marsh reflects on the nature of creativity and the way schools both encourage and discourage creativity. He reads his award winning poetry and explains the impulse that made him write poetry.

We discuss what school is like for someone who is a born entrepreneur. Martin Bramley describes his journey from school to success as an entrepreneur. He provides insight and wisdom about the character traits he developed, at school and in life, and the key traits every entrepreneur must develop to be succesfull.