Let's Talk About

In this episode Elaine Nicholls and Al Coates discuss the Non Violent Resistance and the planned upcoming training that they are delivering. This training will offer direct support to adults who parent or care for children who display challenging behaviour. It will offer practical and personalised training based on Non Violent Resistance with the use of additional models and practical ideas developed by the trainers from their own personal lived experience and professional knowledge. This training will be delivered by Al Coates & Elaine Nicholls - both NVR Practitioners. You can book the training directly via Eventbrite here Or you can go to our website here and look at the other training that we have available.  The training will be run each week for 8 weeks, beginning on Thursday 7th October - for two hours, the full dates are: 7th October 2021 - 1900 - 2100 14th October 2021 - 1900 - 2100 21st October 2021 - 1900 - 2100 28th October 2021 - 1900 - 2100 4th November 2021 - 1900 - 2100 11th November 2021 - 1900 - 2100 18th November 2021 - 1900 - 2100 25th November 2021 -1900 - 2100 As with all No Borders training events, the sessions will be recorded and available after the event, with any materials used throughout the sessions.

In this episode we consider why some children, and adults, find transitions difficult. We consider the different types of transitions, big and small, and the impact on children and their behaviour in a range of settings including home and school. We also look at the impact of biology, experience and systems on children and think about how we can support easier less difficult transitions for children.  We are delivering online training on the 17th September 9:30 - 11:30am for £20 per person and you can get more details of how to book here You can contact us on NoBordersTraining@gmail.com You can listen to the other episodes of the No Borders Podcast on iTunes here Google here

Welcome to The No Borders Podcast With his podcast we've created a space for bitesize information on a range of subject that will help parents, carers and professionals look after and support children Today we're talking about  developing resilience, in this, the third of three podcasts. If you want to find out more about what we're taking about or book on our upcoming training you can find details on our website which here.  The training will be 9:30am to 12:00noon  on  September 9th, 16th & 23rd  Following on from part 2 we're considering the individual attributes that comprise resilience and looking at four core components: Flexible and accurate thinking Empathy Self efficacy Connecting and reaching out You can listen to the other episodes straight away where we'll unpick the specific elements that contribute to resilience.  You can contact us on NoBordersTraining@gmail.com You can listen to The No Borders Podcast on iTunes here Google here

Welcome to The No Borders Podcast With his podcast we've created a space for bitesize information on a range of subject that will help parents, carers and professionals look after and support children Today we're talking about  developing resilience, in this, the second of three podcasts. If you want to find out more about what we're taking about or book on our upcoming training you can find details on our website which here.  The training will be 9:30am to 12:00noon  on  September 9th, 16th & 23rd  Following on from part 1 we're considering the individual attributes that comprise resilience and looking at four core components: Emotional awareness and Self Regulation Self Care Impulse control Optimism You can listen to the other episodes straight away where we'll unpick the specific elements that contribute to resilience.  You can contact us on NoBordersTraining@gmail.com You can listen to The No Borders Podcast on iTunes here Google here

Welcome to The No Borders Podcast With his podcast we've created a space for bitesize information on a range of subject that will help parents, carers and professionals look after and support children Today we're talking about  developing resilience, in this, the first of three podcasts.  If you want to find out more about what we're taking about or book on our upcoming training you can find details on our website which here.  The training will be 9:30am to 12:00noon  on  September 9th, 16th & 23rd  We're considering: What is resilience Why do we need to develop it in children? What are the component parts? You can listen to the other episodes straight away where we'll unpick the specific elements that contribute to resilience.  You can contact us on NoBordersTraining@gmail.com You can listen to The No Borders Podcast on iTunes here Google here

Welcome to The No Borders Podcast With his podcast we've created a space for bitesize information on a range of subject that will help parents, carers and professionals look after and support children We want it to be practical and useful as well as a kind of advert for some training that will be available online.  We'll be getting experts and professionals to come on and share nuggets of information that will be helpful and hopefully open up discussion and conversation about topics that matter.  To find out more about the training you can find details in the show notes or on our website which is Noborderstraining.org  You can contact us on NoBordersTraining@gmail.com You can listen to The No Borders Podcast on Google here

In this the last of the current series we catch up with a few reflections on the discussions that we've had with all of our fantastic guests.  We also consider future plans for the Network and how we can continue to develop the workforces knowledge and skills in supporting children who are or have experienced adversity.  You can also listen on iTunes here The Let's Talk About Podcast is created and run by CEL&T and the ACE Network NE.  The 'conversations with' series are run in conjunction with and for the University of Sunderland and the Senco Blog.       

In this week's episode we speak to Dr Tania Watson & Imogen Dickson the challenges faced in prison education. We talk about a broad range of issues including the broad range of learning abilities and aspirations Many prisoners having had negative and damaging experiences in earlier education that educators have to work hard to create a safe learning environment.  You can also listen on iTunes here The Let's Talk About Podcast is created and run by CEL&T and the ACE Network NE.  The 'conversations with' series are run in conjunction with and for the University of Sunderland and the Senco Blog. 

In this episode we chat to Kathryn Albany-Ward in relation to the impact of colourblindness on children and the potential barriers to some aspects of education. 1 in 12 boys and 1 in 200 girls are impacted by the condition with it rarely understood or considered. We chat about the impact on children and how we can make things differently.  You can access Kathryn's website here. You can also listen on iTunes here The Let's Talk About Podcast is created and run by CEL&T and the ACE Network NE.  The 'conversations with' series are run in conjunction with and for the University of Sunderland and the Senco Blog. 

This week we speak to Katy Horn from the Children's Society  and is the service manager for their SCARPA (Safeguarding Children at Risk Prevention & Risk). You can look at their website here.  We talk explicitly about Child Sexual Exploitation and consider what it is, it's impact and what can be done about it. We highlight the specific vulnerabilities in children that make them targets. Katy talks about some of the challenges they encounter including online grooming and supporting parents to keep them safe.  Professional attitudes and barriers to supporting children are also discussed and throughout we have a frank and open discussion in relation to what can be an upsetting subject. With that it in mind be cautious in listening.  You can also listen on iTunes here The Let's Talk About Podcast is created and run by CEL&T and the ACE Network NE.  The 'conversations with' series are run in conjunction with and for the University of Sunderland and the Senco Blog. 

In this weeks episode we chat to Johanna Butler (SENCO) and Jake Vart (Executive Head Teacher) Hopespring Education (child-centred approaches for SEMH). They talk about the relationship focused education and focusing on the self awareness of staff to facilitate that.  You can also listen on iTunes here The Let's Talk About Podcast is created and run by CEL&T and the ACE Network NE.  The 'conversations with' series are run in conjunction with and for the University of Sunderland and the Senco Blog. 

This week we speak to academic Jo McShane and consider the practice of (off-Rolling).  Jo workks for the University of Sunderland and her current research foci are illegal school exclusion (off-rolling) practices in English Secondary schools, and the development of 'Assessment Literacy' for students in Higher education. You can also listen on iTunes here The Let's Talk About Podcast is created and run by CEL&T and the ACE Network NE.  The 'conversations with' series are run in conjunction with and for the University of Sunderland and the Senco Blog. 

This week we speak to Dr Kim Gilligan and Laura Tokell about Bibliotherapy and  its uses to explore the nature of traumatic childhoods. It's a fascinating discussion about the use of books and literature to support children's welfare and own narratives.  You can also listen on iTunes here The Let's Talk About Podcast is created and run by CEL&T and the ACE Network NE.  The 'conversations with' series are run in conjunction with and for the University of Sunderland and the Senco Blog. 

In this week's 'Conversation with' Sarah and Al talk to Claire Blackett the Headteacher at Priory Education for the second time. They are an independent provider of specialist care and education that support children and young people with a range of conditions and needs. We discuss a range of issues including, staff retention, research, leadership and should we teach handwriting? You can also listen on iTunes here The Let's Talk About Podcast is created and run by CEL&T and the ACE Network NE. 

In this week's 'Conversation with' Sarah and Al talk to Claire Blackett the Headteacher at Priory Education. They are an independent provider of specialist care and education that support children and young people with a range of conditions and needs. We discuss a range of issues including ethos and labels on children.  You can also listen on iTunes here The Let's Talk About Podcast is created and run by CEL&T and the ACE Network NE.  The 'conversations with' series are run in conjunction with and for the University of Sunderland and the Senco Blog. 

In this week's 'Conversation with' Sarah and Ruth  talk to Emma Parker, Parent and SENCO. She is the parent to five children, two who have special educational needs, and his able to share some of her experiences from both sides of the issue. She talks about partnership and supporting parents as well as some of the specific challenges that are faced.  There's a little internet blip in the middle but we sort it quickly and there the odd email 'binging' into the conversation. It's all manageable, so tough it out! You can also listen on iTunes here The Let's Talk About Podcast is created and run by CEL&T and the ACE Network NE.  The 'conversations with' series are run in conjunction with and for the University of Sunderland and the Senco Blog. 

In this week's 'Conversation with' Sarah and Al speak to Catherine Landucci about the challenges and rewards of collaborative relationships between school and parents. Catherine has experience of being a teacher and SEN as well as a foster carer. You can also listen on iTunes hereThe Let's Talk About Podcast is created and run by CEL&T and the ACE Network NE. The 'conversations with' series are run in conjunction with and for the University of Sunderland and the Senco Blog. 

In this week's 'Conversation with' Sarah and Al speak to three Special Educational Needs Co ordinates (SENCOs) from three very different learning environments. Many thanks to Kelly Neeson, Lucy Harrison and Mike Finlay.You can also listen on iTunes hereThe Let's Talk About Podcast is created and run by CEL&T and the ACE Network NE. The 'conversations with' series are run in conjunction with and for the University of Sunderland and the Senco Blog. 

In this week's 'Conversation with' Sarah, Ruth and Al chat about 'Reasonable Adjustments'. We look at what can be done to support children's learning and their environment to support them to achieve their full potential.  The Let's Talk About Podcast is created and run by CEL&T and the ACE Network NE. The 'conversations with' series are run in conjunction with and for the University of Sunderland and the Senco Blog. 

In this week's 'Conversation with' Sarah, Ruth and Al chat about the development, use, downfalls and benefits of Behaviour Policies.  The Let's Talk About Podcast is created and run by CEL&T and the ACE Network NE. The 'conversations with' series are run in conjunction with and for the University of Sunderland and the Senco Blog. 

In this week's 'Conversation with' Sarah, Ruth and Al chat about Smart targets in relation to using them in conjunction with EHCPs or SEN outcomes. You can also listen on iTunes here  The Let's Talk About Podcast is created and run by CEL&T and the ACE Network NE. The 'conversations with' series are run in conjunction with and for the University of Sunderland and the Senco Blog. 

In this weeks Conversation with Sarah and Ruth chat with Jane Pickthall the Virtual School Head for North Tyneside. It's a fantastic chat with the topics including a trauma informed approach, school exclusions, schools without rules, behaviourist approaches as well as much much more.   The Let's Talk About Podcast is created and run by CEL&T and the ACE Network NE. The 'conversations with' series are run in conjunction with and for the University of Sunderland and the Senco Blog.  

In this weeks conversation we invite Jeannine Hughes, Senior Lecturer from Northumbria University, to discuss Domestic Abuse and how it can impact on students and pupils. With Sarah Martin-DenholmPlease note it's an emotive discussion and doesn't flinch away from the issue as personal and professional experiences are shared. As well the issue of prevalence and the impact on children is discussed.  The Let's Talk About Podcast is created and run by CEL&T and the ACE Network NE. The 'conversations with' series are run in conjunction with and for the University of Sunderland and the Senco Blog.     

This week we speak to Tess Howard, English international field hockey player. We're discussing mental health and well being in young people and within club and international sport. We've also guests, Sarah and Alfie, from Durham Dales Hockey Club sharing their experience and Hariet Tebbs from Hockey England. The Let's Talk About Podcast is created and run by CEL&T and the ACE Network NE. The 'conversations with' series are run in conjunction with and for the University of Sunderland and the Senco Blog. 

Hello and welcome to the Lets talk about podcast.Over the next few months we’re working in partnership with the University of Sunderland Interdisciplinary Research Network to broadcast a range of webcasts that we’re releasing every week. We’re putting the audio here so people can catch up via podcast.  This week Sarah Martin Denham  is talking to head teacher Donna walker and principle Denise Taylor about the work they do in their special education provisions and their views on school exclusion. 

Nicky Robertson is a holistic therapist with over 20 years experience working with people to allay anxiety and stress, and is an experienced teacher of mindfulness and meditation for all ages. Having 2 teenage sons, she has been acutely aware of the effects of the pandemic and enforced absence from school for her boys and is currently working with some young people on developing mindfulness techniques.

In this Episode Ruth chats to CEO of SMART Academies Colin Lofthouse, about the current challenges faced by schools and how he and his staff are supporting children at this time. Specifically, he talks in relation to listening to children and acknowledging the pupil voice at this time.  Again, it is a webcast so the audio not as it could be, hopefully you'll be able to tune your ear accordingly.  

Hello and welcome to the lets talk about podcastIn this episode Ruth Speaks to Jane Pickthall the Virtual School head for a local authority. Jane has responsibility for the education and pastoral care of all the children in the authority that are being looked after or are previously looked after. They talk about the impact of C19 lockdown on children's wellbeing and education and the transition back to learning.  Again, it is a webcast so the audio not as it could be, hopefully you'll be able to tune your ear accordingly.

Hello and welcome to the lets talk about podcastIn this the 7th and final episode of the childhood challenging violent and aggressive behaviour webcasts we speak Elaine Nicholls. Elaine is a parent and at times has had to live with challenging and aggressive  behaviour.  She is also a Nonviolent resistance practitioner. In this podcast she shares some of her families experience as well as some of the principles of NVR.We’ve included links to their website in the podcast details. Again, it is a webcast so the audio not as it could be, hopefully you'll be able to tune your ear accordingly.

Hello and welcome to the lets talk about podcastIn this the 6th episode of the childhood challenging violent and aggressive behaviour webcasts we speak to Ayse and Jo from family based solutionsThey work directly with parents, carers and guardians who live with children that display abusive and unacceptable behaviour and seek to support those children and parent to see a reduction in the behaviour as well as address any underlying issuesHere's a link to their FB page and website. It is a webcast so there’s the occasional audio blip but I’m sure it won’t detract too much. 

Hello and welcome to the lets talk about podcastIn this the 5th episode of the childhood challenging violent and aggressive behaviour webcasts we speak to Michelle John, CEO of PEGS. They work directly with parents, carers and guardians who live with children that display abusive and unacceptable behaviour and seek to support those families as well as educate professionals that work with them.Here's a link to their FB page and website. It is a webcast so there’s the occasional audio blip but I’m sure it won’t detract too much. 

In this episode we chat to Louise in relation to the police's response to childhood challenging violent and aggressive behaviour. We also consider the reasons why families don't come forward and the findings of the recent report that can be read here https://www.celandt.org/resources 

Hello and welcome to the lets talk about podcastIn this the third episode of the childhood challenging violent and aggressive behaviour webcasts we speak to Helen Bonnick. Helen has years of experience of examining this issue has helped the home office develop their current APVA guidance and as well as this hosts the Holes in the Wall website. It is a webcast so there’s the occasional audio blip but I’m sure it won’t detract too much. 

In this, the 2nd of a series of webchats on Childhood Challenging Violent & Aggressive Behaviour (CCVAB), we continue with an interview with Yvonne Newbold, she works extensively supporting parent of children with additional needs who are displaying challenging, violent or aggressive behaviour and in this interview shares her experiences. Al Coates hosts the chat with Trainer and Education Expert Ruth Whiteside.  We're running the webcasts from the ACE Network NE Facebook page and you can watch it on replay here , or catch them live over the next few weeks. Details of the upcoming guests and discussions will be posted here as well. 

In this, the 1st of a series of webchats on Childhood Challenging Violent & Aggressive Behaviour (CCVAB), we start with a brief overview and consider the impact on parents and look at how it affects teacher and the response of social care. Al Coates hosts the chat with Trainer and Education Expert Ruth Whiteside and Senior Social Work Tutor Jeannine Hughes discussing the issue.  We're running them from the ACE Network NE Facebook page and you can watch it on replay here , or catch them live over the next few weeks. Details of the upcoming guests and discussions will be posted here as well. 

Given all that's going on in the world we have a quick chat in relation to helping children to manage what is challenging news at the moment. We hope you find the Podcast interesting and if you want to ask questions or suggest topics please DM us on our Twitter feed here or email CELandT@Celandt.orgThe hosts are Ruth Whiteside ( @RuthCoaching ), a teacher and trainer with 20 years experience, and Al Coates MBE ( @Mr_Al_Coates ), a social worker and trainer, and they will discuss specific topics as well as interview guests and practitioners across the podcasts. They're both Directors of CEL&T and you can find out more about them here.   

In this episode we continue to develop the specific skills and attributes that build resilience. In this episode we consider the challenges to resilience and we look at self soothing and regulation and then developing empathy.  We hope you find the Podcast interesting and if you want to ask questions or suggest topics please DM us on our Twitter feed here or email CELandT@Celandt.orgThe hosts are Ruth Whiteside ( @RuthCoaching ), a teacher and trainer with 20 years experience, and Al Coates MBE ( @Mr_Al_Coates ), a social worker and trainer, and they will discuss specific topics as well as interview guests and practitioners across the podcasts. They're both Directors of CEL&T and you can find out more about them here. 

In this Episode we discuss and issue that's so prevelant in our society that we sometimes don't see it in children and young people, loss and bereavement. We think about the impact of loss and grief in children in different contexts and what that looks like when that loss in ongoing or can't be resolved. We mention Dr Wendy Thorley's book on the issue and it can be found here if you want to find out more. We hope you find the Podcast interesting and if you want to ask questions or suggest topics please DM us on our Twitter feed here or email CELandT@Celandt.orgThe hosts are Ruth Whiteside ( @RuthCoaching ), a teacher and trainer with 20 years experience, and Al Coates MBE ( @Mr_Al_Coates ), a social worker and trainer, and they will discuss specific topics as well as interview guests and practitioners across the podcasts. They're both Directors of CEL&T and you can find out more about them here. 

In an experiment Ruth gets Al to complete an EQ questionnaire and then show how that can be used as a tool for helping people develop their emotional intelligence. We hope you find the Podcast interesting and if you want to ask questions or suggest topics please DM us on our Twitter feed here or email CELandT@Celandt.orgThe hosts are Ruth Whiteside ( @RuthCoaching ), a teacher and trainer with 20 years experience, and Al Coates MBE ( @Mr_Al_Coates ), a social worker and trainer, and they will discuss specific topics as well as interview guests and practitioners across the podcasts. They're both Directors of CEL&T and you can find out more about them here.  

This is the start of the winter term and we're going to start putting the podcast out once every other week, six at a time to coincide with the academic term. Isolation booths remains a contentious issue with a highly charged discussion to be found online and amongst many parents. We try to consider all this with no attempt to come to a solution but to unpick some of the issues that float around the debate as well as drawing on some personal and professional experience. We hope you find the Podcast interesting and if you want to ask questions or suggest topics please DM us on our Twitter feed here or email CELandT@Celandt.orgThe hosts are Ruth Whiteside ( @RuthCoaching ), a teacher and trainer with 20 years experience, and Al Coates MBE ( @Mr_Al_Coates ), a social worker and trainer, and they will discuss specific topics as well as interview guests and practitioners across the podcasts. They're both Directors of CEL&T and you can find out more about them here.

This is the final episode in this term's series and we start to consider one of the building blocks of resilience for children, self awareness. We describe some really practical methods of helping identify how they feel and how that can be linked to event or things that are happening in their lives. Modelling and thinking aloud is a tool that can help children to begin to consider how others may feel but how to interpret the feelings that they may be having in a given situation.We hope you find the Podcast interesting and if you want to ask questions or suggest topics please DM us on our Twitter feed here or email CELandT@Celandt.orgThe hosts are Ruth Whiteside ( @RuthCoaching ), a teacher and trainer with 20 years experience, and Al Coates MBE ( @Mr_Al_Coates ), a social worker and trainer, and they will discuss specific topics as well as interview guests and practitioners across the podcasts. They're both Directors of CEL&T and you can find out more about them here.   

In this Episode we talk about emotions as message, I guess that may be pretty obvious but as adult do we practice the discipline of listening to them. We think about turning of our autopilots and prioritising the signals we get from our own emotional responses in situations both personally and professionally if we work with children. Include in the chat we consider how we feel changes how we respond and how do we prioritise our emotional welfare. Thank you for listening and we hope you enjoyed it, if so please share with friends, colleagues and family. If you've got any questions or ideas for topics please DM us on our Twitter feed here or email CELandT@Celandt.orgAl and Ruth are both  directors are both directors of CEL&T and you can find out more about them here.

Hello and welcome to 'Let's Talk About' a new podcast from the two of the team behind the ACE network NE and CEL&T. We want it to be a place for professionals, parents, carers and anyone who lives or works with children. The podcast will discuss a broad range of topics that impact direct on children or those adults that have contact with them.In this episode Al interviews Simon Smart a Restorative Justice practitioner, we discus what it is and how it can be used in a range of contexts with children. We hope you find the Podcast interesting and if you want to ask questions or suggest topics please DM us on our Twitter feed here or email CELandT@Celandt.org 

Resilience a much used word in the context of children and in this episode we discuss what we mean by resilience. In talking about resilience we can't not discuss adversity and specifically Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). We consider Resilience in general terms, what it is, if we can build it and how we understand it in the context of children and adults. It's a topic that is broad and we'll be coming back to it and consider how we develop specific components of resilience in practical ways.Thank you for listening and we hope you enjoyed it, if so please share with friends, colleagues and family. If you've got any questions or ideas for topics please DM us on our Twitter feed here or email CELandT@Celandt.org Al & Ruth are both  directors are both directors of CEL&T and you can find out more about them here.  

In this episode we begin build on the first episode and consider how to begin developing emotionally resilient children in the classroom. With teachers increasingly driven by pressure to deliver curriculum, meet learning requirements and prepare for inspections and tests how do they put children's welfare at the centre of the classroom. Thank you for listening and we hope you enjoyed it, if so please share with friends, colleagues and family. If you've got any questions or ideas for topics please DM us on our Twitter feed here or email CELandT@Celandt.org Al & Ruth are both  directors are both directors of CEL&T and you can find out more about them here. You can subscribe on iTunes here  

Hello and welcome to 'Let's Talk About' a new podcast from the two of the team behind the ACE network NE and CEL&T. We want it to be a place for professionals, parents, carers and anyone who lives or works with children. The podcast will discuss a broad range of topics that impact direct on children or those adults that have contact with them.The hosts are Ruth Whiteside ( @RuthCoaching ), a teacher and trainer with 20 years experience, and Al Coates MBE ( @Mr_Al_Coates ), a social worker and trainer, and they will discuss specific topics as well as interview guests and practitioners across the podcasts. They're both Directors of CEL&T and you can find out more about them here.We hope you find the Podcast interesting and if you want to ask questions or suggest topics please DM us on our Twitter feed here or email CELandT@Celandt.orgYou can subscribe on iTunes here