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British public examinations, generally taken aged 16

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Katherine Ryan: Telling Everybody Everything
Chris Brown, Diddy and Of COURSE I've Seen The Facelift

Katherine Ryan: Telling Everybody Everything

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 53:39


Katherine's Telling Everybody Everything about the family trip to Canada for the finale of Got Talent as well as FIVE tour shows in Ottawa, Montreal and Toronto. The fancy children did not enjoy their premium economy experience but some people don't want to see kids in business class anyway. 'A Private Audience with BK' has inspired Katherine and Bobby to never host another party as it's too much at once and a few mums took issue with Violet being left in London to write her GCSE exams. Violet stirred up controversy at home posting her thoughts on Chris Brown being granted a VISA by the British Government just to be arrested at the Lowry Hotel in Salford and held in a Manchester prison (lol). Also, Diddy trial updates that come with a severe trigger warning. x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Giles Coren Has No Idea
Should I be taking Ozempic?

Giles Coren Has No Idea

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 28:04


Do the collection of new weight loss drugs offer more than just weight loss? With claims suggesting that they can help lower risks of cancer and improve mood, Giles feels like he is missing out. Is it time for him to tuck in to Mounjaro? Esther is not convinced and if Giles and his peers live to be one hundred and forty, where are all the Gen Z's going to live?If you're lucky enough to come by a luxury copy of Jane Austen's ‘Emma' you may find a handy readers guide; “this novel may not be easy or enjoyable.” What else needs a handy guide – GCSE geography, home cooking, sex?After an oxbow lake via some noises that annoy a quick theatre recommendation for a farce of a play about spies… Readers guide: May contain innuendo and slapstick. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Designed for Life
Designed for Life - Live at Simon Langton Boys School, Kent (Part 2)

Designed for Life

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 66:13


In this, the second episode of a two-part mini-series, we continue exploring the journey of school design and technology leaders and departments as we visit and speak with staff, students, and parents at Simon Langton Boys' Grammar School in Canterbury, Kent. Before anyone assumes this is a story of overprivileged students enjoying an experience facilitated by wealth and connections, please be aware that this is not the case. This department has been carefully crafted from the ground up with a limited budget. It now has over 200 students studying design and technology at GCSE, alongside a mixed-gender, large, and growing sixth form.The school has achieved huge success in F1 in Schools, winning the National competition, which enabled students to represent the UK in the World Finals. This, alongside other opportunities, is part of an extensive extra-curricular offer presented to Langton students. We recorded over a full day in school, and there was so much good content that it was impossible to edit it into a single podcast. Therefore, we have decided to break this into two podcasts, released in close succession. If you haven't listened to part one yet, I suggest you go back and do so, as the recording has a sequence. So sit back, grab a moment or two to yourself and listen to Part Two of Designed for Life, in conversation with the Simon Langton Boys Grammar School in Kent. We thank our sponsors, Arachne  Digital, your cyber threat intelligence platform for empowered protection. https://www.arachne.digital/Follow The Langton Boys D&T Department on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/langtondesign/?hl=en

The Week Junior Show
VE Day and panto GCSE

The Week Junior Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 33:57


This week, Bex is joined by Joe and Eve from The Week Junior to unpack the biggest, silliest, and most heartwarming stories making headlines. From VE Day to very loud lion impressions! Get involved:

Designed for Life
Designed for Life - Live at Simon Langton Boys School, Kent (Part 1)

Designed for Life

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 58:13


In this episode, we continue exploring the journey of school design and technology leaders and departments as we visit and talk with staff, students, and parents at the Simon Langton Boys Grammar School in Canterbury, Kent. Before anyone decides this is a story of overprivileged students enjoying an experience created by money and connections, please know this is not the case. This department has been carefully crafted from the ground up with a limited budget and now has over two hundred students studying design and technology at GCSE and a mixed-gender, large, and growing sixth form.The school has had huge success at F1 in Schools, winning the National competition, which allowed students to represent the UK in the World Finals. This, alongside other opportunities, is part of an extensive extra-curricular offer presented to Langton students. We recorded over a full day in school, and there was so much good content that it was impossible to edit it into one podcast, so we have decided to break this into two podcasts that will be released in close succession. So sit back, grab a moment or two to yourself and listen to Part One of Designed for Life, in conversation with the Simon Langton Boys Grammar School in Kent. We thank our sponsors, Arachne  Digital, your cyber threat intelligence platform for empowered protection. https://www.arachne.digital/Follow The Langton Boys D&T Department on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/langtondesign/?hl=en

News Headlines in Morse Code at 15 WPM

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Labour MPs rage over election results but party divided on next steps Man stabbed to death in Lloyds bank in Derby prompts murder probe Netanyahus plan for Gaza risks dividing Israel, killing Palestinians and horrifying world GCSE results day to change for thousands of students with new app Call the Midwife film and prequel series announced Lincolnshire council took months to fix abuse victims door lock Sycamore Gap accused thought it was just a tree, court hears Germanys Merz falls short of majority in vote for chancellor Carney tells Trump that Canada wont be for sale, ever UK and India agree landmark trade deal

News Headlines in Morse Code at 20 WPM

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv GCSE results day to change for thousands of students with new app Germanys Merz falls short of majority in vote for chancellor Carney tells Trump that Canada wont be for sale, ever UK and India agree landmark trade deal Lincolnshire council took months to fix abuse victims door lock Sycamore Gap accused thought it was just a tree, court hears Call the Midwife film and prequel series announced Labour MPs rage over election results but party divided on next steps Man stabbed to death in Lloyds bank in Derby prompts murder probe Netanyahus plan for Gaza risks dividing Israel, killing Palestinians and horrifying world

News Headlines in Morse Code at 25 WPM

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Carney tells Trump that Canada wont be for sale, ever UK and India agree landmark trade deal Call the Midwife film and prequel series announced Lincolnshire council took months to fix abuse victims door lock Man stabbed to death in Lloyds bank in Derby prompts murder probe GCSE results day to change for thousands of students with new app Labour MPs rage over election results but party divided on next steps Sycamore Gap accused thought it was just a tree, court hears Netanyahus plan for Gaza risks dividing Israel, killing Palestinians and horrifying world Germanys Merz falls short of majority in vote for chancellor

News Headlines in Morse Code at 10 WPM

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Carney tells Trump that Canada wont be for sale, ever Germanys Merz falls short of majority in vote for chancellor Netanyahus plan for Gaza risks dividing Israel, killing Palestinians and horrifying world UK and India agree landmark trade deal Call the Midwife film and prequel series announced GCSE results day to change for thousands of students with new app Sycamore Gap accused thought it was just a tree, court hears Lincolnshire council took months to fix abuse victims door lock Man stabbed to death in Lloyds bank in Derby prompts murder probe Labour MPs rage over election results but party divided on next steps

Honey should we homeschool?
"I was a primary school teacher but I'll be home educating my daughter" with guest, Lizi

Honey should we homeschool?

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2025 67:29


Send us a textToday, we're chatting with Lizi, an ex primary school teacher who quit teaching and decided that she won't be sending her daughter to school. (Unless maybe if she asks to go in the future!!)  Stay tuned for some very fascinating insight into primary schools!  Here's a breakdown of the conversation: 01:12 - What was your experience of school as a child? 02:43 - What qualifications did you get to be able to teach? 03:33 - What got you into teaching? 05:04 - Did your dyslexia affect your teaching? 09:25 - Best and worst bits of teaching? 11:16 - How long were you a teacher? 12:00 - Thoughts on how much they can move? 12:50 - Screen time in schools 17:40 - How much time did they get outside? 19:55 - Socialisation! 25:30 - Thoughts on GCSE's 30:18 - Ofsted experiences 34:51 - How many children are in a class? 35:16 - Why did you quit teaching and choose to home educate? 37:42 - Would you let your daughter go to school? 40:12 - Are there any elements from school you'll incorporate into your home educating? 41:07 - Will you follow the curriculum? 42:15 - Thoughts on the children's wellbeing and schools bill? 49:40 - What does a rough week in your home ed life look like? 54:30 - How do you non judgmentally tell others about your choice to home educate? 1:04:30 - Any tips/advice?  NEVER MISS AN EPISODE! Sign up for our monthly newsletter to stay up-to-date on new episode releases, catch up on follow-ups from previous episodes, and enjoy a dash of chaotic rambling! Honey Should We Homeschool Newsletter GET IN TOUCH! As always, thank you so much for tuning in! If you have any further questions for us or Lizi get in touch via email at honeyshouldwehomeschool@hotmail.com, And don't forget to leave us a review if you've enjoyed the podcast. We can't wait to hear from you! See you next time! :) www.honeyshouldwehomeschool.com  Follow us on Instagram: @honeyshouldwehomeschool,Facebook: Honey Should We HomeschoolYouTube: Honey Should We Homeschool YouTube Making a podcast actually costs money (annoying, we know), and we don't do ads for mattresses (yet). But if you've ever laughed, nodded along, or shouted “YES!” at an episode, consider tossing a coin, no matter how small, to your podcasters! ♡ - https://buymeacoffee.com/honeyshouldwehomeschool

The Ghost Story Guys
Long Time Lurker | Talk Spooky to Me

The Ghost Story Guys

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 61:52


Get ad-free episodes, early release, and bonus shows On our latest trip into the mailbag: A listener gets a beautiful chance connection with a lost loved one Calgary, Alberta's secret network of liminal spaces Australian ghost hunts Paul is forced to redo his GCSE in British History Brennan meets a robot salesman during history's worst seduction And much more! Our musical guest is Greco Ray with two tracks: "Wide Awake" & "Stay With Me" featuring Areeb Mahmoud Find full shownotes @ GhostStoryGuys.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Home Ed Matters Podcast
Season 11 - Episode 13

Home Ed Matters Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2025


This time round Mirabelle is studying the Georgians, reading a book about yellow fever and visiting Hanbury Hall. Asher has sown seed in his garden, is talking about climbing and studying renewable power sources for Environmental Management GCSE. Eden's close to her chemistry GCSE and is also discussing a change of approach for biology. Plus we're talking about our current artist study on William Morris, and what we're all looking forward to over Easter.

Birthday Girls House Party
S09E25 GCSE Party

Birthday Girls House Party

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 79:16


Back to school everyone, it's time for a GCSE PARTY Be a legend, get on our Patreon -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/birthdaygirlshouseparty⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Please subscribe, rate and review. XXXEdited by Emma Corsham:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.emmacorsham.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music by Anne Chmelewsky:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.annechmelewsky.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Art work by Lucy Moore:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.lucymooreedinburgh.com

Teachers Talk Radio
Exam preparation and Myth busting in Maths exams: TTR Special with OCR Maths

Teachers Talk Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 64:20


In this essential episode for maths teachers, we delve into effective GCSE exam preparation and bust some of the biggest myths around assessment with experts Neil and Caroline from OCR Maths. Hosted by the dynamic duo of Tom Rogers and Kathryn Clark, the conversation explores: Embedding exam prep across the academic year Building familiarity with question papers and command words Using examiner reports and OCR's ExamBuilder tool Maximising the impact of mock exams and diagnostic data Making the most of formula sheets The life cycle of an exam paper: how they're written, marked, and graded The real story behind grade boundaries With practical tips, clear insights, and a few laughs along the way, this episode is your maths department's guide to preparing students for success.

Women’s Prize for Fiction Podcast
S8 Ep10: Bookshelfie: Kit de Waal

Women’s Prize for Fiction Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 57:12


Accomplished writer and this year's Chair of Judges for the 2025 Women's Prize for Fiction Kit de Waal talks to Vick about her new memoir, the value of audiobooks and why we need to see more writing about women in mid life.  Kit de Waal has written novels for adults and young adults, short stories and her memoir Without Warning and Only Sometimes was published in 2022. Her debut novel My Name is Leon was an international bestseller; in 2022 it was adapted for television by the BBC and it is now on the GCSE curriculum. She is founder of the TV production company Portopia Productions and The Big Book Weekend, a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature and holds many roles in book and arts organisations. She is Chair of Judges for the 2025 Women's Prize for Fiction. Her new novel The Best of Everything, a story about the meaning of kindness and the love that can alter one's life, is published this week. Kit's book choices are: ** Revenge of the Middle Aged Woman by Elizabeth Buchan ** The Outrun by Amy Liptrot ** This Is Not A Pity Memoir by Abi Morgan ** Every Light in the House Burnin' by Andrea Levy ** Old Filth by Jane Gardam Vick Hope, multi-award winning TV and BBC Radio 1 presenter, author and journalist, is the host of season eight of the Women's Prize for Fiction Podcast. Every week, Vick will be joined by another inspirational woman to discuss the work of incredible female authors. The Women's Prize is one of the most prestigious literary awards in the world, and they continue to champion the very best books written by women. Don't want to miss the rest of season eight? Listen and subscribe now! You can buy all books mentioned from our dedicated shelf on Bookshop.org - every purchase supports the work of the Women's Prize Trust and independent bookshops.  This podcast is sponsored by Baileys and produced by Bird Lime Media.

Why Distance Learning?
#54 Online Education That Outperforms Traditional Schools—Here's How with Heather Rhodes

Why Distance Learning?

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 38:14


This is a special crosspost episode of host Seth Fleischauer's other podcast, Make It Mindful: Insights for Global Learning.In this episode of Why Distance Learning?, host Seth Fleischauer welcomes Heather Rhodes, founder of Highgrove Education and former leader of Harrow School Online. Together, they explore how international online schools can foster academic excellence, cultural competence, and learner autonomy—challenging the perception that online learning lacks rigor, community, or real-world readiness.Heather shares how her journey began with a desire to support English learners beyond summer programs, and evolved into leading some of the most academically successful online schools in the UK. She explains how Highgrove Education builds a vibrant online culture, prioritizes independent learning, and prepares students not just for exams—but for adulthood.Key Topics Discussed:• Why international community building is at the heart of online learning• How online education reduces prejudice and creates a more inclusive environment• Practical ways to build belonging, including student-led clubs, house systems, and real-time feedback• The flipped classroom model and the secret to student agency and academic success• How conflict is addressed through cultural awareness and shared expectations• What kind of young adult emerges from this model—and why they thrive at university and beyondGuest Bio:Heather Rhodes is the founder of Highgrove Education, an academically rigorous international online school. With over a decade of experience in online education, she previously led Harrow School Online and continues to redefine what's possible in virtual learning. Heather's mission is to develop globally minded leaders through inclusive, high-impact education.Episode Links:1. Highgrove Education2. Highgrove Speaker Series – A public-facing program of expert-led talks that anyone can attend, not just enrolled students.

STEM Everyday
STEM Everyday #292 | Coding and CS for Every Kid | feat. Allen Tsui

STEM Everyday

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2025 27:37


When can we begin teaching kids about coding and computer science? If you were to walk into Allen Tsui's classrooms, you'd see kids as young as 3 understanding and working with code. How can you start? Allen has some great ideas, and it just takes trying!Allen Tsui is a Subject Specialist in Computing at Willow Brook Primary School Academy in London, UK. He has been the subject leader for Computing since September 2020 and specializes in teaching Computing to children as young as aged 3 (Nursery and Early Years) to 11 year olds (Year 6). Since September 2023, Allen has been on the path of the MA in STEM Education at King's College London, where he has been tasked with supporting a small group of GCSE as well as A-Level Computer Science students prepare for their examinations.Links mentioned in the episode:Intelino coding train sets intelino.comCoding resources Scratch and Code.orgRobotical Marty robots robotical.ioConnect with Allen:Twitter/X: @tsuiallenLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/allen-tsui-19b61623a/Chris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Connect with him:Website: dailystem.comTwitter/X: @dailystemInstagram: @dailystemYouTube: @dailystemGet Chris's book Daily STEM on AmazonSupport the show

The Week Junior Show
Lab-grown meat and the World Athletics Indoor Championships

The Week Junior Show

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 21:36


We're going to be talking about the brand new TV show, a sea survey that's revealed some new creatures and some brilliant victories at the World Athletics Indoor Championships. We'll also be having a big debate about eating lab-grown meat. Now, there's a story in the magazine this week about a new GCSE in natural history that's going to be launched.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Standard Issue Podcast
The Bush Telegraph: Anyone want to add us to their WhatsApp group?

Standard Issue Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 30:33


There's fuckwittery, and there's whatever the hell is going on at the highest levels of government in America right now. In this week's BT, Hannah and Jen look at that whole horror show, the chances of another pandemic, a new GCSE, and the dearth of women in brewing. Plus there's rugby and tennis in Jenny Off The Blocks. And, perhaps most importantly, updates from Newport Pagnell's Facebook group.  The Atlantic mentioned is here: https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2025/03/trump-administration-accidentally-texted-me-its-war-plans/682151/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Teachers Talk Radio
Raising attainment and engaging students in the language classroom - Lessons from one of the UK's leading Mandarin programmes: TTR Special hosted by Darren Lester

Teachers Talk Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 68:04


In this episode, we look into the Mandarin Excellence Programme (MEP)—a groundbreaking initiative that is transforming language learning in schools across England. With over 16,000 students benefiting from its immersive and intensive approach, the MEP is setting new standards for language education and opening doors for young learners. Joining us are three experts deeply involved in the programme:

The Secret Life of Dads Podcast
From One GCSE to Making Grammar Go Viral: The MC Grammar Story

The Secret Life of Dads Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 48:45


Jacob Mitchell, the award-winning teacher turned MC Grammar, joins Lawrence and Mat to share the real story behind his journey — from leaving school with just one GCSE to becoming a global sensation blending hip-hop and education. Discover how his viral raps like The Gruffalo sparked a mission to make learning engaging, accessible and fun for kids everywhere. This episode contains a paid advertisement by Better Help. Try convenient and affordable online therapy by going to www.betterhelp.com/slod to get on your way to being your best self and get 10% off your first month Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seeing Red A UK True Crime Podcast
The Brutal Murder of Ben Kinsella

Seeing Red A UK True Crime Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 61:30


On June 29, 2008, 16-year-old Ben Kinsella was out celebrating the end of his GCSE exams with friends in Islington, London. What began as a care-free, fun night out, ended in tragedy when Ben was stabbed to death in a ferocious attack. Join us as we delve into the life and legacy of this inspirational young man. Support Us | The Ben Kinsell4a Trust If you would like access to exclusive bonus content and to support us on Patreon, you can find us here: www.patreon.com/seeingredpodcast If you would like to GIFT a Patreon membership to a special someone, head to www.patreon.com/seeingredpodcast/gift If you would like to buy us a coffee (or wine!), hit the link below: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/seeingredtw Get your merch here: www.seeingredpodcast.co.uk Theme music arranged and composed by Holly-Jane Shears - check her work out at www.soundcloud.com/DeadDogInBlackBag Co-Producer: Ade Parsley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Seeing Red A True Crime Podcast
The Brutal Murder of Ben Kinsella

Seeing Red A True Crime Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 61:30


On June 29, 2008, 16-year-old Ben Kinsella was out celebrating the end of his GCSE exams with friends in Islington, London. What began as a care-free, fun night out, ended in tragedy when Ben was stabbed to death in a ferocious attack. Join us as we delve into the life and legacy of this inspirational young man. Support Us | The Ben Kinsell4a Trust If you would like access to exclusive bonus content and to support us on Patreon, you can find us here: www.patreon.com/seeingredpodcast If you would like to GIFT a Patreon membership to a special someone, head to www.patreon.com/seeingredpodcast/gift If you would like to buy us a coffee (or wine!), hit the link below: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/seeingredtw Get your merch here: www.seeingredpodcast.co.uk Theme music arranged and composed by Holly-Jane Shears - check her work out at www.soundcloud.com/DeadDogInBlackBag Co-Producer: Ade Parsley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Richard Beauvoisin's Podcast
Episode 60: A Story To Tell - Tim Prichard - Revision Guides

Richard Beauvoisin's Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2025 70:43


Joining Richard Beauvoisin on Radio Bath this week is Tim Prichard. Tim has been in education for 30 years and has written a number of new revision guides for GCSE's and we find out why and what they are all about. He's also an Aston Villa fan too!

Into The Wild
Nature News - Week 6 - Grade A Mistake & Pet Pesticides

Into The Wild

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 24:43


Ryan & Nadia may be thinking just within their bubble but surely we all would have loved to study natural history at GCSE? This week Nadia gives updates on this old Tory policy to welcome the new school topic at GCSE level in the UK that seems to keep being shelved & Ryan gives a run down on a recent article about song birds being affected by dog flea & tick treatment. Show notes: Find all the links to news here: Natural History GCSE / Dog Flea & Tick Article / River Action Nando Campaign Support us: If you'd like to say "cheers" to the Into The Wild team & help support us with running costs, you can make a one off donation or sign up for a monthly tip on www.ko-fi.com/intothewildpod Chat with us: We're on Instagram & BlueSky or you can chuck us an email at intothewildpod@mail.com. To follow the hosts of the show, Ryan & Nadia, follow them at @mrryanjdalton & @buteblackbird   

Life with Nat
EP91: Nat & Em catch up

Life with Nat

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 49:52


Back to basics with a lovely wandering chat and dip into the voice messages. As we talk about full Feb the sun is finally coming out! Bit of Eastenders nervousness, bit of GCSE analysis and a bit of Nat being very open to the moon. Do send your messages our way, we love hearing from you! Please subscribe, follow, and leave a review. xxx You can find us in all places here; https://podfollow.com/lifewithnat/view INSTA: @natcass1 We're also on Facebook too: https://www.facebook.com/lifewithnatpod A 'Keep It Light Media' Production Sales, advertising, and general enquiries: hello@keepitlightmedia.com SHOW INFO: Life with Nat - it's me! Natalie Cassidy and I'll be chatting away to family, friends and most importantly YOU. I want to pick people's brains on the subjects that I care about- whether that's where all the odd socks go, weight and food or kids on phones. Each week I will be letting you into my life as i chat about my week, share my thoughts on the mundane happenings as well as the serious. I have grown up in the public eye and have never changed because of it. Life with Nat is the podcast for proper people. Come join the community. ♥️ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Surveyor Hub Podcast
Ep 124 The Importance Of Life Experience In Surveying With Hannah Howard-Jones

The Surveyor Hub Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 67:16


Hannah Howard Jones is the Director of Asset Management for Home Group, a housing association with over 58,000 rented and home ownership properties, combining integrated housing, health and social care in supporting their customers to fulfill their aspirations and live independently. Hannah's a chartered residential management surveyor with over 15 years experience in agency and client-side roles, across both the public and private sector. In this episode, we talk about Hanna's career journey and how her life experience affected her trajectory as a surveyor. We discuss the importance of understanding the built environment and people inhabiting it, the role of emotional intelligence in dealing with the challenges of housing repair and disrepair claims, how utilising the date can ensure compliance and quality in property management, and the significance of visibility, inclusivity and fairness in the housing sector and property professions. What is Covered: (00:00) The role of a chartered residential management surveyor (05:15) Hannah's experiences prior to becoming a surveyor (09:33) Her current role at Home Group (14:00) The significance of property and asset management (17:00) Surveyors' detective work and dealing with repairs and disrepair claims (21:00) The need for education on how to be a responsible tenant or landlord (23:39) The fundamental significance of access to quality housing (31:00) Hannah's experience of co-chairing a conference and representing the sector (38:18) The importance of creating an inclusive environment in the housing sector (44:05) The need for emotional intelligence in dealing with customers and colleagues (53:30) Addressing biases in property professions (57:56) The importance of listening and understanding the needs of customers (01:03:04) How to utilise data to improve compliance and quality in property management Resources: Home Group https://www.homegroup.org.uk/ Connect with Hannah Howard-Jones on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannah-howard-jones-mrics-05584465/ Learn more about Awaab's Law https://www.housing.org.uk/resources/awaabs-law/ Tina Paillet “Why we need a built environment GCSE to inspire the next generation of professionals” https://www.bdonline.co.uk/opinion/why-we-need-a-built-environment-gcse-to-inspire-the-next-generation-of-professionals/5131605.article Samantha McClary “Male, pale and privileged: welcome to real estate” https://www.egi.co.uk/news/male-pale-and-privileged-welcome-to-real-estate/ Ryan Parke - The Science of Men's Mental Health https://www.lovesurveying.com/podcasts/the-surveyor-hub-podcast/episodes/2148287598 Buy me a Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thesurveyorhub The Surveyor Hub Community - Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/the.surveyor.hub.love.surveying/

Triforce!
Triforce #310: Are you Smarter than a 15 Year Old?!

Triforce!

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2025 72:51


Triforce! Episode 310! We've been doing a whole lot of nothing recently so we're going to take a GCSE level quiz, I guess. Support your favourite podcast on Patreon: https://bit.ly/2SMnzk6 Music courtesy of Epidemic Sound. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Teachers Talk Radio
Natural History GCSE: Tory Legacy or vital for students? Education Tonight with Brent Poland and Adam Spence

Teachers Talk Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2025 66:43


Brent and Adam dive into the recent debate surrounding the Natural History GCSE and whether politics should dictate what our students learn.

How To Fail With Elizabeth Day
Nick Grimshaw - 'I told The Guardian I was gay before I told my parents'

How To Fail With Elizabeth Day

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025 52:56


Broadcaster and author Nick Grimshaw joins Elizabeth to talk about failing his maths GCSE, failing his business and communications degree, his failure to be present, and failing at New Year's resolutions. Have something to share of your own? I'd love to hear from you! Click here to get in touch: howtofailpod.com Production & Post Production Coordinator: Eric Ryan Studio and Mix Engineer: Gulliver Lawrence-Tickell Producer: Hannah Talbot Executive Producer: Carly Maile Head of Marketing: Kieran Lancini How to Fail is an Elizabeth Day and Sony Music Entertainment Production. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Home Ed Matters Podcast
Season 11 - Episode 9

Home Ed Matters Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2025


It's our first episode of 2025! Eden's sharing her latest GCSE result in Environmental Management, Asher's just starting it, Miraballe's giving the lowdown on some of her recent books, and we're all looking forward to our exciting trip to Florida, Mexico and Honduras!

Iain Dale - The Whole Show
What should the Christmas message to our political leaders be?

Iain Dale - The Whole Show

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2024 143:25


Iain is in for James O'Brien, where he reflects on Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Conservative Party Leader Kemi Badenoch's Christmas messages. He speaks with Political Impressionist and Comedian Rory Bremner, and asks callers what their messages are to political leaders. Nick Molden, Founder of Emissions Analytics, provides an explanation into the shift away from fossil-fuel powered cars to electric alternatives. Robbie Williams plans to resit his GCSE exams, and Iain speaks with ADHD expert Dr Tony Lloyd to discuss how the condition can affect school attainment. Tennis player Jack Draper revealed that he drives a second-hand car - Iain asks whether we are more materialistic than we used to be, and speaks with a Behavioural Economist to understand more.

Word Podcast
How ‘60s pop was sold and the first news stories launching the hits

Word Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2024 45:21


Joni Mitchell called it “stoking the star-maker machinery behind the popular song”. Every record sent out for review used to come with a press release knocked together by an over-excited PR before terms like “psychedelia” or “prog” had been invented. They were scanned once for the odd fact or quote and usually chucked in the bin. Richard Morton Jack has tracked down scores of these handouts from 1962-1972, and the news stories they sparked, and published them in the sumptuous ‘Pressing News', a fascinating window into how acts were sold in the days when pop stars liked rump steak, sports cars and “sincere people” but disliked “bad music, traffic wardens and people who say I look like a girl”. We leaf through his book here and talk about …. ... the ingenuity of '60s PRs and why Marc Bolan was a turning point.… Robert Plant and David Bowie's genius for self-promotion.… the pop hopeful whose favourite tipple was tooth-rotting, crystal-based ‘Creamola Foam'.   … how PRs sold rebels and outsiders.   … a £900 Olivia Newton-John press release. … Beta Male pin-ups Nick Drake and Scott Walker. … confected outrage over the Small Faces' Lord's Prayer. … Joe Cocker, eternally a gas-fitter from Sheffield with “a face like the back of a Sheffield Corporation bus”. … mysterious pop acts that never made it like the Virgin Sleep, the Accent, Bread Love & Dreams, Fresh Maggots and the Tickle whose songs were supposedly chosen by computer.  .. the Kinks – “four art students who dress like characters from Dickens”.  … the promotion of pre-psychedelia Pink Floyd – “a lyrical atmosphere whose words express a feeling rather than tell a story.” … “the Zombies have 50 GCSE passes between them!” and other press release fiction trotted out in the papers. … the mass 1966 adoption of the kaftan and Charlie Chan moustache. Order copies of Pressing News here:https://lansdownebooks.com/products/pressing-newsFind out more about how to help us to keep the conversation going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Word In Your Ear
How ‘60s pop was sold and the first news stories launching the hits

Word In Your Ear

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2024 45:21


Joni Mitchell called it “stoking the star-maker machinery behind the popular song”. Every record sent out for review used to come with a press release knocked together by an over-excited PR before terms like “psychedelia” or “prog” had been invented. They were scanned once for the odd fact or quote and usually chucked in the bin. Richard Morton Jack has tracked down scores of these handouts from 1962-1972, and the news stories they sparked, and published them in the sumptuous ‘Pressing News', a fascinating window into how acts were sold in the days when pop stars liked rump steak, sports cars and “sincere people” but disliked “bad music, traffic wardens and people who say I look like a girl”. We leaf through his book here and talk about …. ... the ingenuity of '60s PRs and why Marc Bolan was a turning point.… Robert Plant and David Bowie's genius for self-promotion.… the pop hopeful whose favourite tipple was tooth-rotting, crystal-based ‘Creamola Foam'.   … how PRs sold rebels and outsiders.   … a £900 Olivia Newton-John press release. … Beta Male pin-ups Nick Drake and Scott Walker. … confected outrage over the Small Faces' Lord's Prayer. … Joe Cocker, eternally a gas-fitter from Sheffield with “a face like the back of a Sheffield Corporation bus”. … mysterious pop acts that never made it like the Virgin Sleep, the Accent, Bread Love & Dreams, Fresh Maggots and the Tickle whose songs were supposedly chosen by computer.  .. the Kinks – “four art students who dress like characters from Dickens”.  … the promotion of pre-psychedelia Pink Floyd – “a lyrical atmosphere whose words express a feeling rather than tell a story.” … “the Zombies have 50 GCSE passes between them!” and other press release fiction trotted out in the papers. … the mass 1966 adoption of the kaftan and Charlie Chan moustache. Order copies of Pressing News here:https://lansdownebooks.com/products/pressing-newsFind out more about how to help us to keep the conversation going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Word In Your Ear
How ‘60s pop was sold and the first news stories launching the hits

Word In Your Ear

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2024 45:21


Joni Mitchell called it “stoking the star-maker machinery behind the popular song”. Every record sent out for review used to come with a press release knocked together by an over-excited PR before terms like “psychedelia” or “prog” had been invented. They were scanned once for the odd fact or quote and usually chucked in the bin. Richard Morton Jack has tracked down scores of these handouts from 1962-1972, and the news stories they sparked, and published them in the sumptuous ‘Pressing News', a fascinating window into how acts were sold in the days when pop stars liked rump steak, sports cars and “sincere people” but disliked “bad music, traffic wardens and people who say I look like a girl”. We leaf through his book here and talk about …. ... the ingenuity of '60s PRs and why Marc Bolan was a turning point.… Robert Plant and David Bowie's genius for self-promotion.… the pop hopeful whose favourite tipple was tooth-rotting, crystal-based ‘Creamola Foam'.   … how PRs sold rebels and outsiders.   … a £900 Olivia Newton-John press release. … Beta Male pin-ups Nick Drake and Scott Walker. … confected outrage over the Small Faces' Lord's Prayer. … Joe Cocker, eternally a gas-fitter from Sheffield with “a face like the back of a Sheffield Corporation bus”. … mysterious pop acts that never made it like the Virgin Sleep, the Accent, Bread Love & Dreams, Fresh Maggots and the Tickle whose songs were supposedly chosen by computer.  .. the Kinks – “four art students who dress like characters from Dickens”.  … the promotion of pre-psychedelia Pink Floyd – “a lyrical atmosphere whose words express a feeling rather than tell a story.” … “the Zombies have 50 GCSE passes between them!” and other press release fiction trotted out in the papers. … the mass 1966 adoption of the kaftan and Charlie Chan moustache. Order copies of Pressing News here:https://lansdownebooks.com/products/pressing-newsFind out more about how to help us to keep the conversation going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

HEP Talks
The Education Brief: 7 December 2024

HEP Talks

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2024 9:31


The Education Brief: Saturday 7 December 2024 - Top stories include: The government missed its teacher recruitment targets, with the worst shortfall on record. The government has announced £740 million to create more SEND places in mainstream schools. Plans to introduce on-screen GCSE exams by 2025 and 2026 have been delayed. Ofsted's annual report highlights rising concerns over “flexi-schooling” and disjointed education patterns. This week's deep dive:  The Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) We'll also tell you what's happening at HEP this week and what we've been watching, listening to, and reading! Watching - https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0025f8b/the-one-show-29112024 Listening - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/what-makes-an-excellent-primary-curriculum/id1651691834?i=1000677669744 Reading - https://epi.org.uk/publications-and-research/networks-of-headteachers-and-schools/ AI Tool - https://haringeyeducationpartnership.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/AI-in-Ed-SEND-Hackathon-Report-Guidance.pdf Music by Slo Pony

Coffee and an Interview with Dr. Jacqueline Peña
79. Dhananjay Talwar on Strategies for Language Learning from a Polygot

Coffee and an Interview with Dr. Jacqueline Peña

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2024 38:14


In Episode 79, Dhananjay Talwar, MA (Cantab), Co-Founder and Director of Threshold Education, shares his expert strategies for language learning. With over six years of experience as a professional tutor, Dhananjay offers practical advice on mastering languages and shares what we have to gain by learning new languages. A graduate of the University of Cambridge, Dhananjay is a polyglot who speaks multiple languages, including French, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, and more. Dhananjay is a full-time private tutor, specializing in tutoring French, particularly at GCSE level. He has successfully helped hundreds of students achieve their target French GCSE grade as a private tutor, since he graduated with an MA in French and Italian from the University of Cambridge. His specialty is helping others to learn foreign languages by enjoying the process, as he is so passionate about languages himself. He has learnt over 20 foreign languages to various levels, of which he is fluent in at least 10! He loves using his passion for languages and thorough knowledge of exam technique to get his students to their own personal goals. He also founded Threshold Education in 2020, a tutoring agency with over 150 top tutors covering a variety of subjects and levels. RESOURCES FROM THE INTERVIEW 1. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dhananjay.talwar/ 2. Instagram: @deej3005, @the_languagetutor 3. Free French GCSE Revision Guide - Key Phrases and Revision Checklist: http://bit.ly/3RiQVCW 4. Free Facebook Group with Tips, Resources and Masterclasses for any Student or Parent of French GCSE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1913671839130542

Loose Ends
Shazad Latif, Laurie Anderson, Michael Cumming, Sooz Kempner, Trust Fund, Ellen Beth Abdi

Loose Ends

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2024 36:43


Clive Anderson is joined by actor Shazad Latif, who stars as Nemo in 'Nautilus', a new ten part TV series based on Jules Verne's 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea. Latif's TV credits include Spooks, The Pursuit of Love and Toast of London, where he played the fan favourite Clem Fandango. And he's also joined by Michael Cumming, who directed Latif in three series of Toast of London. He is currently touring his documentary film 'Oxide Ghosts', a collection of outtakes and behind the scenes footage from the cult series 'Brass Eye' only ever shown at special live screenings.Laurie Anderson is one of the world's most pioneering creative artists. Her documentary film 'Heart of a Dog' was nominated for an Oscar, and she had a surprise hit in 1981 with her song 'O Superman', which reached number two in the UK singles chart. Her new Multimedia show ARK: United States V has just opened at Manchester's Factory International. Comedian Sooz Kempner's most recent stand up show is 'Class of 2000'. It takes her back to sitting her GCSE's in a state school in the year 2000 while being preoccupied with horses, EastEnders and the millenium bug. It's also about the architectural wonder of the Viennetta. Sooz is also one of the hosts of The Queen Podcast. Music is from Trust Fund, the musical project of Ellis Jones. After taking a break from music Jones is back with a new album 'Has it been a while?' And we also have a performance from Manchester based soul-pop artist Ellen Beth Abdi.Presenter: Clive Anderson Producer: Jessica Treen

Things Fall Apart
Meritocracy, Anxiety, & the Chinese College Entrance Exam w/ Zachary Howlett

Things Fall Apart

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2024 52:59


I was not familiar at all with China's national college exam, the gaokao, until reading about it in Susan Blum's book, Schoolishness, and talking with her about it on a podcast episode we released in August – episode 152, you should check it out – and I'm incredibly grateful to Susan for making the connection with my guest today. Zachary Howlett is associate professor of Anthropology at the National University of Singapore, joining me from Singapore, and author of the book, Meritocracy and Its Discontents: Anxiety and the National College Exam in China. I thought at first ah, sure, every country has its school gatekeepers and methods of rationing secondary & post-secondary education – the SAT & ACT in the US, or the GCSE's in the UK, for example – so how is this any different? But what I was not prepared for in Zachary's work was the sheer magnitude of the gaokao as a deeply Chinese cultural, economic, political, and even a magical and religious phenomenon that touches every aspect of life, and for which there really is no American equivalent. The blurb on the back of the book from Karrie Koesel captures it so well, “Zachary M Howlett opens the black box of the gaokao to reveal that it is not only a fateful rite of passage, but also a complex social phenomenon laid in with ritual, magic, dark horses, examination champions, latent, potential, luck, character building, social inequity, and the possibility of changing one's fate.”Meritocracy and its Discontents book link Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hair Therapy
Alopecia Areata, Hypothyroidism, autoimmune conditions & hair loss

Hair Therapy

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2024 52:30


Alopecia Areata, Hypothyroidism, autoimmune conditions & hair loss  Holly Pini is a busy working mother, who works at a school with children with autism. She suffers from two autoimmune conditions, Alopecia areata & hypothyroidism. Her Mum has also had alopecia areata since she was 13, she wore wigs her whole life. She also has hypothyroidism. During her GCSE's she was exhausted, and began to question if she had an issue. Eventually she found out she had hypothyroidism & has been on medication ever since. She had no hair loss issues until after the birth of her second son. She found that her hair loss was not met with anywhere near the same compassion & patient care as her hypothyroidism by healthcare professionals.She describes how her mental health has been affected and how some days she finds it hard. she tries to be positive and pushed through the worst days. She also suffers from health anxiety, which she has had treatment for, and has been wary to try new treatments. Connect with Holly:InstagramAlopeciauk Hair & Scalp Salon Specialist course Support the showConnect with Hair therapy: Facebook Instagram Twitter Clubhouse- @Hair.Therapy Donate towards the podcast Start your own podcastHair & Scalp Salon Specialist Course ~ Book now to become an expert!

Spurs News Podcast
You win some, you win some more

Spurs News Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2024 62:19


Welcome back to our show where today... I am going rogue again, just to see if anyone actually reads these. How are you all? I am good, seem to be catching one cold after another though - which is annoying... time of year of course... my daughter started 6th form... I am not okay with that at all; she did well in her GCSE's by the way... I would tell you the grades but I honestly do not understand them anymore as they are numbers - I mean what bright spark thought that was a good idea... I swear sometimes changes are made just to make changes and to seem like they are doing anything... political class for you, doesnt matter what party... all just having a party while the rest of us pay. I mean our new PM is a f**king Gooner... eugh.... anyway; On the show today we talk about Stephans favourite team Manchester Utd and how we spanked them so hard Gary Neville still cannot sit down properly... we talk about our win in the Europa League and the impressive debuts from two of our academy and much much more. We hope you all enjoy... let us know... by saying hello via socials or email: sam@spursnews.co.uk Please also go visit our sponsor www.bebemakes.com and buy something... can be for me... or better yet for someone you like but yeah go buy stuff and use the code COYS so they like us. Not sure I have anything else to say really but was nice chatting to you all... stay well.

News Headlines in Morse Code at 15 WPM

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Burglar hung out victims washing and unpacked shopping Labour MP in fresh bid to change law on assisted dying GCSE students to continue receiving Covid exam help UK hands sovereignty of Chagos Islands to Mauritius Lebanon UK nationals tell of life left behind after evacuation Woman who died of cancer was misdiagnosed on phone call with GP Yazidi woman rescued from Gaza after decade in captivity Helene is deadliest mainland US hurricane since Katrina as toll hits 200 Mother guilty over fire deaths of four sons Google introduces new way to search by filming video

News Headlines in Morse Code at 20 WPM

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Mother guilty over fire deaths of four sons Lebanon UK nationals tell of life left behind after evacuation Woman who died of cancer was misdiagnosed on phone call with GP Google introduces new way to search by filming video Labour MP in fresh bid to change law on assisted dying Yazidi woman rescued from Gaza after decade in captivity GCSE students to continue receiving Covid exam help Burglar hung out victims washing and unpacked shopping UK hands sovereignty of Chagos Islands to Mauritius Helene is deadliest mainland US hurricane since Katrina as toll hits 200

Goes Without Saying
so your friends hate you, now what?: confrontation & communication 101

Goes Without Saying

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2024 33:39


podmothers sephy & wing enter the chat: spiralling on double standards in relationships, being mistreated, letting things slide, building resentment, feeling neglected, and GCSE maths. ✷see more ✷ www.youtube.com/@sephyandwing ✷ www.instagram.com/sephyandwing ✷ www.tiktok.com/@sephyandwingshop ✷ www.sephyandwing.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hair Therapy
How important is nutrition when it comes to hair health?

Hair Therapy

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2024 64:22


How important is nutrition when it comes to hair health? Charlotte Lucas was a Pharmacist with the NHS for 25 years, and she became a little disillusioned with the general lack of preventative action in medicine. She has now completed a master's in nutrition.She believes that many chronic health conditions could be managed and treated in a better way, and our body is an ecosystem.  Charlotte shares that nutrition plays a huge part in relation to health, and having experienced hair loss twice herself, once as a teenager during her GCSE's, and then later during menopause too.She uses a combination of functional medicine, nutritional medicine and pharmaceutical medicine. We look at how inflammation can affect hair loss and autoimmune conditions, as she states that 75-80% of the immune system is located in the gut, and our microbiome impacts so many aspects of our health.Connect with Charlotte:InstagramWebsiteStudyRavenous bookDucas cooks Hair & Scalp Salon Specialist course Support the showConnect with Hair therapy: Facebook Instagram Twitter Clubhouse- @Hair.Therapy Donate towards the podcast Start your own podcastHair & Scalp Salon Specialist Course ~ Book now to become an expert!

Top Flight Time Machine
Hungarian Wall Outrage

Top Flight Time Machine

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2024 42:33


GCSE results day, Tim Walz, dads' names, online Pigfacing, and the end of football? Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topflighttimemachine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Coffee House Shots
Can Labour crack apprenticeships?

Coffee House Shots

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2024 11:29


Today's GCSE results show an exams system that has largely returned to pre-Covid norms. It has also given the government a chance to talk about skills and apprenticeships – something that Bridget Phillipson's predecessor as education secretary was also keen on. Cindy Yu talks to James Heale and Amanda Spielman, former chair of Ofqual and Ofsted, about the state of the British education system. Produced by Cindy Yu.

The Archers
21/08/2024

The Archers

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2024 13:16


Picking damsons for Jim's jellies, Alistair and Jazzer discuss Alistair's living arrangements. Jim has been bending over backwards to make Denise welcome and comfortable, but it's not ideal for them. Yet Alistair feels moving in with her now wouldn't be right with his Dad getting older. Kirsty greets them as she passes to put a poster up in the shop. She is advertising for a house-mate now that Roy has left, as she can't afford Willow Farm on her own. Denise visits Kirsty to view the property. Kirsty misses Roy's company and enjoys sharing. Denise wonders what it will be like to have her own space again after so many years of marriage. Over at Greenacres, Jim, Jazzer and Alistair reminisce about their own house share. Jim suggests Alistair redecorates to put his own stamp on Greenacres. Denise joins them to tell them the news: if Roy agrees, she would love to move in with Kirsty. With rain approaching, Will and Ed are apprehensive about getting their work done before the storm and arrange to meet for a drink later. Ed hopes George's break at the seaside cheers him up but Will is cagey about the trip details. Later in The Bull, Will confesses that he felt like an amateur at Bridge Farm, making mistakes and causing stress at the harvest. His mind is on other things. Ed reminds Will that Emma's GCSE results come out tomorrow and that he should join them for a drink and cake, they should be celebrating not worrying.

WiSP Sports
AART: S2E32; Lucy Joyce, Wildlife Artist

WiSP Sports

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2024 47:29


This week the British wildlife artist Lucy Joyce. Lucy's painstaking attention to detail is her signature on portraits of a variety of animals. Her artistry is crafted from photographic images, and in some cases her own compositions, as she meticulously accounts for every hair and whisker. Lucy was born in Northampton in 1979, the oldest of two children—she has a younger brother Robert. Her mother Jackie Smith, is a part-time seamstress, and her father Brian was a precision engineer in motorsport. Lucy completed her GCSE and A Levels at Chenderit School in Oxfordshire including two GCSEs in Art and A Level Art, before working in print and design. She then attended Southampton Solent University where she earned a degree in Marketing Design. Lucy met her husband at uni and upon graduation the couple spent a year working in Canada before returning to the UK. After the birth of her two sons, Lucy returned to her art and built a clientele for pet portraits. In 2016, she became a full-time artist and now has commissions for her wildlife and pet portraits that extend far into next year. Lucy lives near Newbury in Berkshire with her husband Simon, two sons; Jack and Charlie and two Cocker Spaniels. www.mrsjoycedraws.co.ukInstagram: @mrsjoycedrawsTikTok: @mrsjoycedrawsFacebook: www.facebook.com/mrsjoycedraws Some favorite female artists:Carla GraceDina Brodsky Zoe FitchetDemi LangGeorgia HartJennifer Gennari Host: Chris StaffordProduced by Hollowell StudiosFollow @theaartpodcast on InstagramAART on FacebookEmail: hollowellstudios@gmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wisp--4769409/support.

AART
S2E32: Lucy Joyce, Wildlife Artist

AART

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2024 47:29


This week the British wildlife artist Lucy Joyce. Lucy's painstaking attention to detail is her signature on portraits of a variety of animals. Her artistry is crafted from photographic images, and in some cases her own compositions, as she meticulously accounts for every hair and whisker. Lucy was born in Northampton in 1979, the oldest of two children—she has a younger brother Robert. Her mother Jackie Smith, is a part-time seamstress, and her father Brian was a precision engineer in motorsport. Lucy completed her GCSE and A Levels at Chenderit School in Oxfordshire including two GCSEs in Art and A Level Art, before working in print and design. She then attended Southampton Solent University where she earned a degree in Marketing Design. Lucy met her husband at uni and upon graduation the couple spent a year working in Canada before returning to the UK. After the birth of her two sons, Lucy returned to her art and built a clientele for pet portraits. In 2016, she became a full-time artist and now has commissions for her wildlife and pet portraits that extend far into next year. Lucy lives near Newbury in Berkshire with her husband Simon, two sons; Jack and Charlie and two Cocker Spaniels. www.mrsjoycedraws.co.ukInstagram: @mrsjoycedrawsTikTok: @mrsjoycedrawsFacebook: www.facebook.com/mrsjoycedraws Some favorite female artists:Carla GraceDina Brodsky Zoe FitchetDemi LangGeorgia HartJennifer Gennari Host: Chris StaffordProduced by Hollowell StudiosFollow @theaartpodcast on InstagramAART on FacebookEmail: hollowellstudios@gmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/aart--5814675/support.