In this episode of our podcast series, we discuss the critical issue of school attendance, led by our hosts Esther Chesterman, CEO of the National Extension College, and Samreen Shah, an educational consultant and Assistant Head in SCMH schools. They engage in an enlightening conversation, shedding light on various aspects of the growing concern of […]
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Navigating the Complexities of Inclusion and Protective Characteristics in Education
Welcome back to another engaging discussion on the NEC Podcast. In this episode, Esther Chesterman, CEO of NEC and Samreen Shah discuss the sensitive yet crucial topic: Protective Characteristics for Learners in Schools. They began with an honest admission of their nervousness, reflecting the importance and complexity of this conversation. To listen to […]
Stages and transitions in education: How to deal with them
Welcome to another podcast episode! In this episode CEO Esther Chesterman is joined by NEC’s very own Karyn Nash, who is a qualified teacher and Pastoral Support Officer. Together, throughout the episode they discuss the important stages and transitions in education that some students may find challenging and how to deal with them. Returning to […]
Exploring the NEC Podcast – Postbag: Insights and Discussion
Welcome to our fifth podcast! In this episode, Esther Chesterman, CEO of NEC and Samreen Shah take a trip down memory lane to the nostalgic radio postbag format, where we discuss the thoughts and questions sent in by our listeners. Covering four main topics, we dive into the engaging conversations we’ve had with our guests […]
ADHD in the Classroom
In this podcast episode, which you can listen to on our Podbean page, the hosts National Extension College’s CEO Esther Chesterman and Samreen Shah invite Karyn Nash, the NEC’s Pastoral Officer, to discuss ADHD in the classroom. Karyn explains her role in helping students with additional challenges such as ADHD, autism, anxiety, and learning differences. […]
The Importance of Mindfulness in Education
In this podcast, Esther Chesterman and Samreen Shah speak with Dr Helen Maffini, an expert in mindfulness and social-emotional learning, about the importance of mindfulness in education, particularly regarding anxiety and wellbeing. Dr Maffini discusses her experiences working in various countries around the world and the commonality of stress and anxiety in children, as well […]
Issues around School Refusal
The term “school refusal” has gained more awareness since COVID hit in 2019. With parents and guardians finding it difficult to navigate and adapt to their child’s struggle to attend traditional educational settings, it’s more important than ever to understand what school refusal means and how to adapt. In this blog post, we summarise a […]