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Adoption Focus - Education in Focus

Education in Focus is our brand new podcast looking at all things education. Our training manager Leigh is joined by our two education experts Jason and Lisa. Each episode discusses a new topic based around education and issues our adopted children might face. We really hope you enjoy the episodes.

  1. Education in Focus - School Avoidance

    APR 8

    Education in Focus - School Avoidance

    In this episode, Leigh is joined by Lisa and Jason, to talk about school avoidance, why it happens and what parents and schools can do to support children. We hope this episode helps anyone listening to think a bit deeper about school avoidance and maybe generated some ideas of how parents or schools could help young people. If you have any questions or you think you could do with some support then please don’t hesitate to contact us at education@adoption-focus.org.uk

    32 min
  2. Education in Focus - Reduced Timetables

    10/30/2024

    Education in Focus - Reduced Timetables

    In our latest episode Leigh, Lisa and Jason are discussing reduced timetables. These are used for several reasons, health needs, mental health needs and sometimes due to behaviour. Leigh, Lisa and Jason talk about what they are, when should they or shouldn't they been used and how you can help manage things with school.  We'd love to hear what you thought about this episode or if you have a topic, you'd like us to explore, you can get in touch here: Email our podcast team on education@adoption-focus.org.uk.

    31 min
  3. Education in Focus - Improving Children’s Self-esteem and Dealing with Shame

    10/01/2024

    Education in Focus - Improving Children’s Self-esteem and Dealing with Shame

    Leigh, Lisa and Jason discuss how you can improve your child's self-esteem and find alternative ways to encourage them not to feel shame.    They talk about the types of behaviours shame can manifest into, how shame can make your child feel and react and how best to advocate for your child at school to help combat feelings of shame.  We'd love to hear what you thought about this episode or if you have a topic you'd like us to explore you can get in touch here: education@adoption-focus.org.uk.

    1 hr
  4. Education in Focus - Unstructured Break Times

    09/02/2024

    Education in Focus - Unstructured Break Times

    In the latest edition of our podcast Education in Focus, Leigh, Lisa and Jason discuss unstructured break time in school. The unpredictable nature of play times and break times can often be stressful for some children. In this episode, the team talk about what you as parents can ask your school to do to help. The idea for the topic for this episode came from one of our listeners. If you have any suggestions or requests for specific topics we'd love to hear from you. Email our podcast team education@adoption-focus.org.uk.

    47 min
  5. Education in Focus - Pupil Premium Plus

    07/29/2024

    Education in Focus - Pupil Premium Plus

    During this episode Leigh, Lisa and Jason talk about Pupil Premium Plus, what it is, what it's for and how you can apply for it. If you've adopted with Adoption Focus and would like to speak about your experiences, please email us at podcast@adoption-focus.org.uk.   If you have any requests for podcast topics you’d like us to cover, we'd love to get those too.

    32 min
  6. Education in Focus - SEND

    07/01/2024

    Education in Focus - SEND

    In this episode we are joined by our linking and matching officer Alex, who previously worked as a teacher, SENCO and assistant head. Alex, Leigh, Lisa and Jason focus on Special Education Needs and Disabilities; what that means and how you as parents can advocate for your child and help school to support them. https://www.kids.org.uk/sendiass-home/

    54 min
  7. Education in Focus - Preparing for a meeting with school

    04/16/2024

    Education in Focus - Preparing for a meeting with school

    In this episode Leigh, Lisa and Jason discuss the best way to prepare for a meeting at school so that you can get the best support for your child/children.  If you have any topics you'd like us to discuss please contact us on podcast@adoption-focus.org.uk

    36 min
  8. Education in Focus - Trauma Informed Schools

    02/05/2024

    Education in Focus - Trauma Informed Schools

    In this episode we discuss trauma informed schools with our guest speaker Hayley, the headteacher at Spen Valley High.  At Spen Valley High School they believe strongly in ethical leadership and whatever barriers there are to learning, they aim to support their students so they can remain in school, engaged in their learning and achieving well. During the episode we explore what trauma informed schools are, what makes them different, how they work with families and what benefits they have to their pupils.

    53 min
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Education in Focus is our brand new podcast looking at all things education. Our training manager Leigh is joined by our two education experts Jason and Lisa. Each episode discusses a new topic based around education and issues our adopted children might face. We really hope you enjoy the episodes.

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