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The fair is in full swing, Bishop of Gibraltar, Monsignor Charles Azzopardi has his usual food stall set up, providing tasty food while also raising money for the soup kitchenFr Charlie joins us in the studio to talk about how it's going this year.El Martillo ltd has announced it will open 150 new vacancies in various sectors across Gibraltar, having acquired dozens of companies on the Rock in the last few years.Senior broadcast journalist, Ros Astengo brought us the details.We catch up on all the weekend sport with Robin Sheppard-Capurro.Prior Park School announced 100% pass rates for GCSEs and A Levels this year. Fresh from exams and having received their results over the last couple of weeks, we speak to GCSE and A Level students about their exam experience, and ask them what comes next.That's on Gibraltar Today, between 1 and 2, with me, Claire Hernandez Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are GCSE's working for all children? Figures show resits in Maths and English are dragging down the overall results in those subjects. Whilst post 16 education has evolved with A levels, BTECs and T levels, GCSE's have remained largely unchanged since they were introduced in 1988. Chloe Tilly talks to Vanessa Clarke, BBC education correspondent.The CEO of Travelodge Jo Boydell has resigned following a string of security lapses in which unauthorised room access has been granted without the guest's permission. Chloe speaks to Sharon Thompson who made contact with the BBC, reporting that a man accessed her hotel room at 2am, frightening her and her daughter. We'll also hear from Carolyn Pearson, CEO of a travel security company on how women can keep themselves safe while staying in hotels.Parents are taking on debt, cutting maternity leave short and some say they've even resorted to unsafe feeding practices because of the cost of infant formula. New research shows the profits that baby formula companies are making and the impact on family finances, mental health and babies' wellbeing. Chloe is joined by Professor Amy Brown, who led the study and mum Ruth Kenfield.The latest of our series where our academic researchers in residence talk about something that's caught their eye this summer. Ashleigh Percival-Borley served in the British Army in Afghanistan, but now she's close to completing a doctorate in history at the University of Durham looking at women in the Special Operations Executive. That's the organisation responsible for espionage, sabotage and reconnaissance behind enemy lines during the Second World War. But Ashleigh thinks it's time for us to reconsider one particular set of women who worked at the Special Operations Executive such as June Darton Kerr. This weekend, one of Britain's brightest young female motorsport talents will be racing in the Netherlands. Alisha Palmowski won at Silverstone last month. It was the first time what's known as the F1 academy, which promotes female drivers, has raced there. Alisha is one of a new generation of female drivers hoping to prove that women belong at the very highest levels of motorsport. She joins Chloe.Presenter: Chloe Tilley Producer: Corinna Jones

It's GCSE results day! After two years of hard work, students around the Rock have found out their grades. We'll be hearing from students and teachers.The Ornithological and Natural History Society is celebrating its 50th anniversary. General Secretary Dr Keith Bensusan joins us to look back at five decades of conservation on the Rock.And, the Nautilus Project has been running an internship over summer.The charity's Alex Sanchez Soiza will join us with some of the group's interns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Petersfield students are celebrating strong A level results. At a Churcher's College garden reception students collected certificates alongside some of the College teachers who have guided them to success, including outgoing headmaster Simon Williams. Churcher's College says this year's results are the best outside the Covid years. They show that 67.1% of results were either A or A* grades, and that 99.1% were C grade or above. 151 candidates took exams at the school this year. GCSE results come out next week - Churcher's College, The Petersfield School and Ditcham Park school all have students who are awaiting their grades eagerly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Petersfield students are celebrating strong A level results. At a Churcher's College garden reception students collected certificates alongside some of the College teachers who have guided them to success, including outgoing headmaster Simon Williams. Churcher's College says this year's results are the best outside the Covid years. They show that 67.1% of results were either A or A* grades, and that 99.1% were C grade or above. 151 candidates took exams at the school this year. GCSE results come out next week - Churcher's College, The Petersfield School and Ditcham Park school all have students who are awaiting their grades eagerly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Why do secondary schools fail so many young people? Whose fault is it? What does good vocational education look like? He says the hard hat is just as important as the graduation cap, but does Andy Burnham really get it? With A-Level and GCSE results due out, Steph's launched a day to celebrate the millions of people getting vocational qualifications. To mark this we take the show to a thriving business in Cornwall to look at how they're solving their skills problem. Also, Robert and Steph unpick the crisis in British education and come up with bold solutions. The Rest is Money is brought to you by Octopus Energy, Britain's smart energy pioneer. This episode is brought to you by Accenture. https://Accenture.com/Spotify-UK. Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠the⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠restismoney@goalhanger.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TheRestIsMoney⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TheRestIsMoney⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@RestIsMoney⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Advertise with us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Partnerships@goalhanger.com⁠ For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to ⁠www.goalhanger.com⁠ Video Editor: Dylan Bonham Producer: Isabelle Bougeard Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Listener 'Sarah' tells us about the burden and resentment she feels at caring for a parent who is in her 90s, when she is a pensioner too. This is the time she thought she would have for herself. Clare Jefferies, who co-runs care companies and has written the book: I'm Your Daughter, Not Your Carer, and Caroline Abrahams, charity director of Age UK, discuss the problem with Kylie Pentelow.Have you ever considered working in boat building? We were contacted by Women in Boat Building, a community of women working hands-on in the industry, who wanted to tell us about their experiences and raise the profile of a trade that's largely male-dominated. Abbey Molyneux, a traditional boat builder who runs her own boatyard in Norfolk and is a director of Women in Boat Building, and Vanessa Larmond, who's just starting out in the industry in Southwold, Suffolk, tell us what it is like.Do you ever use dialect when you speak? Do you think of yourself as having an accent? How do you feel about the way you sound? A listener in Yorkshire, Christina Longden, has got in touch with a request to hear from women like herself who are actively keeping regional dialect alive, an endeavour which she says has traditionally been the preserve of men. Christina would also like to discuss accent and dialect bias and why, she says, men have always been more permitted to speak in dialect than women. To discuss why what you say and how you say it still matters and how it's influenced by gender, presenter Chloe is joined from Yorkshire by Christina Longden, a council member of the Yorkshire Dialect Society; by Diana Rackham, chair of Friends of Norfolk Dialect; and by Rob Drummond, professor of sociolinguistics at Manchester Metropolitan University.In two weeks' time, thousands of young people will open their GCSE results - but what about those who don't get the grade 4 they need in maths and English? 41% of pupils in maths and 29% in English won't reach that benchmark, and 82% fail their resits, blocking their path to A levels, T Levels and BTECs. Listener Hannah Gee highlights a hidden alternative: Functional Skills, which have a 60–80% pass rate. Chloe Tilley talks to Hannah and her son Joe, and Claire Green from the Association of School and College leaders.Do men make more noise than women? One of our listeners thinks so and wrote: ‘It seems like a bit of frivolity, maybe, but it is blooming annoying, and I started to wonder if there is something psychological behind it: the noise men make when there is no need to make a noise at all. The coughing, sniffing, ‘ahhing' as they get up and down, the belching, farting etc. It seems to get worse as they get older; or is it that women become less tolerant? Women seem to be silent in a room, but their other half is constantly making some sort of noise.' Janet Street-Porter and Tim Dowling discuss.Presenter: Chloe Tilley Producer: Annette Wells

In two weeks' time, thousands of young people will open their GCSE results — but what about those who don't get the grade 4 they need in Maths and English? 41% of pupils in Maths and 29% in English won't reach that benchmark, and 82% fail their resits, blocking their path to A levels, T Levels and BTECs. Listener Hannah Gee highlights a hidden alternative: Functional Skills, which have a 60–80% pass rate. We hear from Hannah and her son Joe, and from Claire Green from the Association of School and College leaders. Do you have an idea that you've been mulling over for a while, but you don't know how to start? Listener Sue will be 60 this year. After building a fulfilling life and career, she wants the next chapter to be just as rewarding. Sue joins Chloe Tilley to discuss ageing, purpose and her podcast idea. They're also joined by Candace Wilson, founder of Your Podcast Producer, to talk about taking the first steps towards making a creative idea happen.For some people, blushing is more than a moment of embarrassment - it can become a debilitating form of social anxiety. Chloe hears from two women about how it's affected their lives and ask clinical psychologist Professor Emma Warnock-Parkes from the Centre for Anxiety Disorders and Trauma at the University of Oxford why it happens and what helps.Are single women treated differently to single men? Woman's Hour listener Ellie says that people always act as though she has no agency as a single 25 year old woman, whereas she feels that single men are the ones calling the shots in their lives. Ellie asks: ‘Why is it so inconceivable that I'm choosing to be single?' Chloe is joined by Ellie and author and content creator Milly Goldsmith, who received thousands of comments from women admitting they'd never had a boyfriend, after she posted a viral TikTok describing herself as ‘chronically single'.Presented by Chloe Tilley Producer: Louise Corley

Layla Eleni stops by the podcast to chat all things GCSE's , prank calls and giving herself home piercings?! Listen or watch every Wednesday at 5pm to keep up with the incredible guests and exclusive insight into Ami's world. Get in touch with your latest stories, dilemmas, and questions via Instagram or the link below! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeLrgik7rtQih5ahLTAS11keaCND7WJSMF_M7RpsBraof5tZw/viewform?usp=header Get in touch with your latest stories, dilemmas, and questions via Instagram

The government has announced plans to introduce new technical education pathways for Key Stage 4 from 2028, allowing pupils to study subjects such as AI, engineering, coding, manufacturing and mechanics alongside their core GCSEs. The reforms aim to give young people more choice, strengthen links with local employers and equip students with the skills needed for a rapidly changing economy. But could this represent one of the biggest shifts in secondary education for a generation? Is 14 the right age for pupils to begin specialising, or does it risk narrowing opportunities too early? How will schools find the funding, facilities and specialist teachers needed to make these pathways a success? And what impact could this have on traditional GCSE subjects, teacher recruitment and educational inequality? Join us for a live debate as we explore the opportunities, challenges and unintended consequences of a radical new vision for Key Stage 4! On the panel: Andrew Old, Josh Taylor and Carly Holness.

In this episode of the Edufuturists podcast, we chat with Andrew Young, social sciences teacher, co-director of a Teaching School Hub in York, and author of Adaptive Teaching: Culture to Classroom, published by Crown House. Andrew has spent 14 years in education, from an unexpectedly early stint as deputy head of sixth form in London to his current role co-leading a hub supporting 250 schools a year across coastal, rural and urban North Yorkshire.We cover:- Why adaptive teaching depends on the local context a school sits in, not a one-size-fits-all playbook- What an inclusive classroom actually looks like when you strip away the jargon- Why high challenge has to be matched with high support, and how "we" beats "me"- The exam overload facing GCSE students and what it's doing to cognitive load- Why the curriculum needs more breadth: arts, dance, computing, AI and citizenship- The hidden financial barriers that stop disadvantaged pupils accessing enrichment- Why success shouldn't be measured by grades alone, and what schools can do instead- The four ingredients of adaptive teaching: culture, brains, teaching and curriculum- The danger of deficit language and labelling pupils by what they can't doIf you've ever wondered why some pupils switch off from school entirely, or you want practical ways to make classrooms work for every learner regardless of the label attached to them, this conversation gives you a genuine framework rather than another vague call to "differentiate more."Chapters00:00 Highlights01:53 Welcome to the podcast04:46 Andrew Young joins the show05:26 Andrew's journey into teaching08:12 Life as a Teaching School Hub co-director10:20 Why context matters for adaptive teaching15:57 Socialisation, homeschooling and alternative paths22:24 What does an inclusive classroom actually look like24:46 High challenge, high support and the power of "we"31:13 Rethinking a one-size-fits-all curriculum32:37 "Too many vegetarians dining in steakhouses"35:02 Assessment overload and broadening the curriculum37:21 Enrichment, disadvantage and hidden barriers41:34 Alternative pathways and shifting what success means44:03 Milestones, character and personal development47:23 The four ingredients of adaptive teaching53:37 Labels, deficit language and cognitive load55:19 Quickfire questions57:31 Wrap up and where to find the bookGrab a copy of Andrew's bookThanks so much for joining us again for another episode - we appreciate you.Ben & Steve xCheck out all about EdufuturistsWant to sponsor future episodes or get involved with the Edufuturists work?Get in touchGrab your copy of the new Pick 'n' Mix Education bookJoin the Edufuturists Wolfpack

Every year in England, thousands of bright, capable kids sit down to take their GCSE English and maths exams — and fail. Not because they don't know the material. Not because they haven't worked hard. But because the exam itself only tests one narrow way of showing what you know. My guest today has lived this. She watched her own dyslexic son work harder than anyone, understand the material, and still miss the pass mark — again and again — by the smallest of margins. And she watched what that did to him. So she did something about it. She founded Fairer Exams, a parent-led campaign fighting for a fairer GCSE system — and she's since taken the message to the TEDx stage with a talk called Why exams need to change. Today we're talking about dyslexia, dyscalculia, and why England is falling so far behind when it comes to fair assessment. We'll get into the terrifying stats — did you know as many as one in three young people are effectively locked out of opportunity because of this one narrow form of testing? And we'll talk about a route that exists right now, hiding in plain sight, that almost nobody knows about — one that could change the trajectory for thousands of kids, if only more parents knew it was there. This is a conversation for every parent — not just those with a child who has additional needs — because this system touches every single family sending a child through school. My guest today is Hannah Gee, founder of Fairer Exams. What a pleasure it was. Email us at info@mybaba.com Follow us on Instagram @mybabainsta and @mybabagram Show notes What is My Baba? My Baba provides the daily scoop on family, food and lifestyle - we're not just experts at all things parenting. Visit mybaba.com  The Content on this podcast is provided by My Baba and represents our sole opinions and views. For more information on our terms and conditions please refer to the website: https://www.mybaba.com/terms-conditions/

Adam Stott left school with one GCSE. He was told, repeatedly, that he was never going to achieve anything. His dad lost everything when Adam was ten, and they moved from a six-bedroom house and private school to living behind a transport café, with his mum getting up at 4:30am every day to keep it running.He had ambition. He had desire. He had absolutely no idea how to close the gap.Then he walked into a sales job at Powerhouse, discovered commission for the first time, sold a cooker to a stranger without knowing anything about it, and found the thing that would change his life.In this episode of Screw It Just DO It, Adam tells the full story. The transport café. The burger van he bought and never opened. The £50,000 he pulled from his house at 25 and nearly lost entirely. The friend who helped him fix his messaging and get in the right rooms. And why, if he could go back, the one thing he would tell his younger self is simply: build your skills.Adam now runs Big Business Events, a £15 million a year business coaching company. He has generated £186 million in revenue across all his businesses. But the episode is not about that. It is about what came before all of it, and why confidence can only ever come from competence.Key Takeaways- Why losing everything as a child created the frame of reference that drove everything after- How discovering commission for the first time at a Powerhouse cooker counter changed Adam's life- Why motivation without skills is just noise — and how to fix that- The two skills Adam tells everyone to learn first: sales and marketing

In this episode of the NCETM Maths Podcast, Howard Astley-Jones talks with Professor Paul Glaister CBE about the origins, development and impact of Core Maths since its introduction in the mid-2010s. They discuss why the qualification was created to address the gap for students progressing beyond GCSE without taking A level Maths, and how it supports problem solving, quantitative reasoning, statistics and communication for higher education and employment. Paul reflects on policy drivers, including the Royal Society and other reports, and the importance of university support and universal provision. Howard shares recent entry trends and the role of the Core Maths Premium, and outlines AMSP and Maths Hubs professional development pathways and support for teachers. The episode also introduces AMiE and its mission for mathematics education. A transcript (PDF) of this episode is available to download. Show notes Taking part in the discussion: Professor Paul Glaister CBE, Professor of Mathematics and Mathematics Education, University of Reading Howard Astley-Jones, Assistant Director for Secondary Mathematics and Level 3 Coordinator, NCETM. Episode chapters 00:00 Welcome and Overview 01:29 Meet Professor Paul Glaister CBE 02:33 Origins of Core Maths 06:58 Why Core Maths matters 09:07 Misconceptions and barriers 13:17 Growth and future ambitions 19:26 Supporters of Core Maths 22:12 What Core Maths involves 28:51 Teacher support and CPD 30:10 Final case for Core Maths 33:18 Introducing the Association for Mathematics in Education (AMiE) 36:28 Closing and resources. Useful links Core Maths qualifications: technical guidance, DfE (2017) Core Maths professional development, NCETM Core Maths professional development, AMSP Report from the Expert Panel on Core Maths, Royal Society (2013) Post-16 Mathematics: A Strategy for Improving Provision and Participation, Royal Society (2012) Is the UK an Outlier? An international comparison of upper secondary mathematics education, Nuffield Foundation (2010) Mathematical Transitions: A Report on the Mathematical and Statistical Needs of Students Undertaking Undergraduate Studies, Higher Education Academy (2011) Report of Professor Sir Adrian Smith's Review of Post-16 Mathematics, Sir Adrian Smith for the DfE (2017) A new approach to mathematical and data education, Royal Society (2024) Association for Mathematics in Education (AMiE) Explore previous episodes of the NCETM podcast in our archive.

Students will next moth know the results of their GCSE exams with important decisions to make about their future. Julian speaks to Ed Bowles, Director of Sixth Form at Chesterton […]

In this Mind the Kids podcast, we explore how early childhood vocabulary links to later educational outcomes—and why socioeconomic inequality continues to shape children's life chances, even when ability appears similar.Host Clara Faria is joined by Dr. Emma Thornton (University of Manchester) and Professor Danielle Matthews (University of Sheffield) to discuss their research published in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry. Using data from the UK Millennium Cohort Study, they examines whether children with the same early language skills achieve similar GCSE outcomes, and how socioeconomic circumstances influence that trajectory.The findings challenge simple meritocratic assumptions. While stronger vocabulary at age five predicts better educational attainment overall, this relationship varies significantly across socioeconomic groups. Children from disadvantaged backgrounds have markedly lower chances of achieving key GCSE benchmarks—even with strong early language skills—while those from more advantaged backgrounds are more likely to succeed regardless of early ability.This conversation unpacks the implications for early intervention, education policy, and equity in child development. It also highlights the need for more targeted, evidence-based support for families and schools, and a deeper understanding of the mechanisms linking early cognitive skills to long-term outcomes.Read the JCPP paper ‘Unequal educational outcomes for children with similar early childhood vocabulary but different socioeconomic circumstances' https://doi.org/10.1111/jcpp.70117Emma Thornton, Danielle Matthews, Praveetha Patalay, Colin BannardFirst published: 26 January 2026 Get a free CPD/CME certificate for listening to this podcast by registering for a FREE ACAMH Learn account at https://bit.ly/4fF4BBWVisit https://www.acamh.orgFacebook and LinkedIn search / ACAMHInstagram https://www.instagram.com/assoc.camhBluesky https://bsky.app/profile/acamh.bsky.socialX https://x.com/acamh

In Touch explores the barriers faced by visually impaired students when sitting their GCSE and A-Level exams, when obtaining both exam papers and revision materials in braille and large print formats.Presenter: Peter White Producer: Beth Hemmings Production Coordinator: Kim Agostino Website image description: Peter White sits smiling in the centre of the image, wearing a dark green jumper. Above Peter's head is the BBC logo (three individual white squares house each of the three letters). Bottom centre and overlaying the image are the words "In Touch" and the Radio 4 logo (the word Radio in a bold white font, with the number 4 inside a white circle). The background is a bright mid-blue with two rectangles angled diagonally to the right. Both are behind Peter, one of a darker blue and the other is a lighter blue.

Summer Transitions and Co-Parenting with Family mediationNavigating School Changes, University Choices and HolidaysIn this solo episode of #Divorce: Support Before, During and After, Sarah-Jane Tasteyre reflects on a week spent visiting universities with her eldest son and explores how family mediation can support separated parents through some of the biggest transitions in a child's life.From the move to secondary school and increasing independence, to GCSE choices, Sixth Form, college, apprenticeships, university applications and gap years, parenting decisions do not stop when children grow older.Sarah-Jane also discusses the unique challenges faced by international families, where parents may be living in different countries and navigating decisions about education, finances and the future across borders.As summer approaches, she looks at one of the most common reasons parents seek mediation: holiday arrangements. How can parents move beyond conflict and focus on creating positive memories for their children?The episode also introduces Child Inclusive Mediation and explores how parents can hear their child's voice without placing them in the middle of adult disagreements.A thoughtful episode about co-parenting, communication and supporting children through life's important transitions with Family mediationYour host Sarah-Jane Tasteyre is a Family mediator and a French Collaborative family lawyer, and lawyer reflective supervisor based in Leeds (UK), after having lived in Paris, Hong Kong and Tokyo.She assists French clients all over the world, in Hong Kong where she practices with the Firm @JCLegal Sarah JaneTasteyre | Family & Divorce Lawyer in Hong Kong(jcco-hk.com) and in England, by using non court dispute resolution methods.She has become an expert in cross border cases in area of family law and probate, with the added bonus of having the experience of living abroad. Contact sjt@tasteyrefamilylaw.co.ukFollow her on social media:Ihttps://linktr.ee/tasteyrefamilylaw Website:⁠www.tasteyrefamilymediation.co.uk⁠For a 15 minutes initial free meeting about mediation book here https://calendly.com/sarahjanefamilylawyer/initial-meeting-family-mediation-rdv-initial 

In this episode of the Edufuturists podcast, Ben and Steve sit down with Shahneila Saeed for an extended version of a conversation that began at the Brilliant Festival. They dig into why play-based learning is rigorous pedagogy, how computing can be taught without a single computer, and what the games industry can teach the classroom about preparing young people for the world as it actually is.Shahneila Saeed is Head of Education at Ukie, the trade association for the UK's video games industry, and the founder and director of the Digital Schoolhouse programme. A former IT and computing teacher, she is also the author of How to Raise a Tech Genius.We cover:Why play is serious pedagogy, not a break from real learningHow "Just Dance with the Algorithm" teaches programming concepts through danceTeaching in-game AI with nothing more than a playground and some beach ballsThe classroom with no computers that reshaped Shahneila's entire approachMotivation, failure, and the problem with the GCSE "finish line"Whether schools are really preparing children for the jobs that exist right nowWhat industry actually says about the skills graduates are missingGame IP in the classroom, and how to use it without losing the pedagogyDigital Schoolhouse as a bridge between the games industry and educationHow parents can support computing and tech learning at home, including free resourcesWhether you're a teacher, school leader, edtech professional, or a parent trying to make sense of your child's screen time, this conversation will change how you think about play, computing, and the gap between school and the real world. Expect practical, low-cost ideas you can use on Monday morning, free resources you can access today, and a sharp case for why engagement has to come before assessment.Chapters:00:00 Highlights02:01 Welcome and the new Edufuturists book03:42 From IT teacher to Ukie and Digital Schoolhouse06:02 The classroom with no computers10:36 Why play is serious pedagogy12:56 Just Dance with the Algorithm15:13 Teaching game AI with a game of dodgeball16:24 Motivation, failure and the GCSE "finish line"24:01 Computational thinking at home27:44 Are we preparing kids for jobs that exist now?28:34 What industry really says about graduate skills32:08 What is Game IP and why it works in the classroom36:14 Digital Schoolhouse as a bridge to industry41:10 Parents, tech and the home conversation46:14 Quick-fire questionsThanks so much for joining us again for another episode - we appreciate you.Ben & Steve xBook  a Digital Schoolhouse workshopDigital Schoolhouse free computing resourcesDigital Schoolhouse Playful Computing ConferenceCheck out all about EdufuturistsWant to sponsor future episodes or get involved with the Edufuturists work?Get in touchGrab your copy of the new Pick 'n' Mix Education book

Smart devices, dumb students and exam cheating. A title which is, admittedly, a little unfair to dumb students, many of whom at least have the decency to fail honestly.In this episode of Mark and Pete, we look at the growing problem of exam cheating in Britain, as Ofqual warns that pupils are using smart glasses, hidden earpieces, internet-connected watches and other tiny electronic contraptions to smuggle answers into GCSE and A-level examinations. The old method involved scribbling dates on your wrist and hoping the invigilator was short-sighted. Now, apparently, one arrives wearing a discreet branch of Currys.More than 1.3 million students are sitting major public examinations this year, and although the overwhelming majority will behave perfectly well, proven student malpractice remains stubbornly high. Mobile phones and communication devices account for a large share of cases, with thousands of incidents involving unauthorised technology, removed marks and, in the more spectacular examples, complete disqualification.Pete and Mark ask whether schools and exam boards can possibly keep pace with smart glasses, invisible earbuds, AI-generated coursework and supposedly leaked examination papers appearing online. Some alleged leaks are genuine security concerns. Others are simply scams aimed at nervous teenagers, because even fraudsters understand that panic is wonderfully profitable.But beneath the gadgets lies a rather older problem. Cheating offers achievement without learning, credentials without character and a grade which belongs, in some peculiar sense, to the machine concealed in your shoe. It also punishes honest pupils, weakens trust in qualifications and leaves universities and employers wondering whether an impressive result represents knowledge, artificial intelligence or unusually talkative spectacles.Our Bible verse is Proverbs 20:17: “Bread of deceit is sweet to a man; but afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel.”The shortcut may seem clever. The certificate may even arrive. Yet eventually comes the awkward moment when somebody expects you to know the thing your smart glasses knew on your behalf.Technology has become smarter. Human nature, rather less impressively, has remained much the same.

As new summer exam entry data lands following the government's landmark curriculum and assessment review, we ask: are England's secondary schools on the brink of major change, or are old patterns proving hard to break? Despite plans to scrap the EBacc performance measure, GCSE choices remain largely unchanged with languages still struggling, history steady, geography slipping and business booming. Meanwhile, maths continues its dominance at both GCSE and A-level, economics surges into the top five A-levels, and political studies sees record growth. A new 'Natural History' GCSE is planned and A Level music looks like it could cease to exist in many schools. Join Rae Whitehouse, JP, Lucy Trimnell and Liz Webb as they discuss.

Ask Rachel anythingExam stress — are your teen's exams quietly overwhelming them (and you)?In this episode of Teenagers Untangled I spoke with Katherine Radice, author of The Parent's Guide to Exam Stress, to explore:* Why teens withdraw and how parental questions can shut down conversations about school* What makes exams uniquely stressful (risk, public outcomes, long timelines)* How parents can build calm, constructive conversations and listen so teens feel safe to share* Practical strategies: establishing effective work habits, rewarding effort vs. outcomes, scaffolding responsibility, and iterative trial-and-review methods for study* Handling struggles: when to improve school support vs. when to build strengths outside school (hobbies, status, resilience)* The “burden of praise” and how to praise in ways that empower rather than create anxiety* Managing parental anxiety: how to consult teens, stay reflective, and help them learn to cope with uncertainty and setbacksWhy it's vital to listen:Exams affect more than grades — they shape teens' confidence, relationships, and long-term coping skills.This episode gives us evidence-based, compassionate tools to support teens without becoming the “revision police,” reduce household stress, and help young people develop resilience that lasts beyond exam results.Contact Katharine:https://katharineradice.co.uk/Support the showPlease hit the follow button if you like the podcast, and share it with anyone who might benefit. You can review us on Apple podcasts by going to the show page, scrolling down to the bottom where you can click on a star then you can leave your message. Please don't hesitate to seek the advice of a specialist if you're not coping. There's no shame in reaching out for support. When you look after yourself your entire family benefits.My email is teenagersuntangled@gmail.com My website has a blog, searchable episodes, and ways to contact me:www.teenagersuntangled.comFind me on Substack: https://teenagersuntangled.substack.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teenagersuntangled/Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/teenagersuntangled/You can reach Susie at www.amindful-life.co.uk

The Education Brief: Wednesday 17 June 2026 - Top stories include:School leaders cautiously welcome government plans to block under-16s from social media.The DfE is set to publish five new enrichment benchmarks for schools, covering arts, sport, nature, civic life and life skills, alongside a £132.5 million “Every Child Can” scheme.The government is consulting on proposed content for a new GCSE in natural history.Teacher Tapp polling suggests most teachers believe poor diet affects pupils' behaviour.Deep Dive: Ofsted key changes and grades researchWatching - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqIcEuJUN7E Listening - https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002xdny Reading - https://carlhendrick.substack.com/p/spandrels-of-the-mind-the-case-against AI Tool - https://www.oneusefulthing.org/p/what-it-feels-like-to-work-with-mythos ⁠Music by Slo Pony⁠

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Is the Lifetime ISA fit for purpose in London Bondi Beach shooting hero Ahmed al Ahmed charged with assault Bob Harris to step down from Radio 2 after 56 years on air Starmer accuses Musk of trying to whip up division over Henry Nowak murder Teenager given life sentence for knife murder of John McNab while on bail for slashing Harry and Meghan celebrate Lilibets fifth birthday Missing Mandelson messages from minister Darren Jones revealed Marjane Satrapi Oscar nominated Persepolis author and director dies aged 56 Ofqual warns over smart device cheating in GCSE and A level exams Nothing left to chance for Bayeux Tapestry journey to London

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Marjane Satrapi Oscar nominated Persepolis author and director dies aged 56 Missing Mandelson messages from minister Darren Jones revealed Nothing left to chance for Bayeux Tapestry journey to London Bob Harris to step down from Radio 2 after 56 years on air Is the Lifetime ISA fit for purpose in London Starmer accuses Musk of trying to whip up division over Henry Nowak murder Harry and Meghan celebrate Lilibets fifth birthday Teenager given life sentence for knife murder of John McNab while on bail for slashing Bondi Beach shooting hero Ahmed al Ahmed charged with assault Ofqual warns over smart device cheating in GCSE and A level exams

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Ofqual warns over smart device cheating in GCSE and A level exams Missing Mandelson messages from minister Darren Jones revealed Bondi Beach shooting hero Ahmed al Ahmed charged with assault Teenager given life sentence for knife murder of John McNab while on bail for slashing Starmer accuses Musk of trying to whip up division over Henry Nowak murder Nothing left to chance for Bayeux Tapestry journey to London Is the Lifetime ISA fit for purpose in London Harry and Meghan celebrate Lilibets fifth birthday Bob Harris to step down from Radio 2 after 56 years on air Marjane Satrapi Oscar nominated Persepolis author and director dies aged 56

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Ofqual warns over smart device cheating in GCSE and A level exams Starmer accuses Musk of trying to whip up division over Henry Nowak murder Is the Lifetime ISA fit for purpose in London Marjane Satrapi Oscar nominated Persepolis author and director dies aged 56 Missing Mandelson messages from minister Darren Jones revealed Teenager given life sentence for knife murder of John McNab while on bail for slashing Harry and Meghan celebrate Lilibets fifth birthday Bondi Beach shooting hero Ahmed al Ahmed charged with assault Bob Harris to step down from Radio 2 after 56 years on air Nothing left to chance for Bayeux Tapestry journey to London

In this special episode, Adam turns the tables and shares his own story - recorded as a guest on the Tom Talks podcast, hosted by Tom, who lost his brother Liam to suicide in 2015 and built his show around stories of overcoming adversity. It's one of the most personal and in-depth interviews Adam has done. He opens up about the moments that shaped him: going from an affluent childhood and private school to living in the back of a transport café after his dad lost everything; leaving school with a single GCSE and a "U" in everything else; and how being written off academically lit a fire that drove him to build businesses generating over £100 million in sales and earn three consecutive London Stock Exchange recognitions. Along the way, Adam gets practical - breaking down the four stages of business (startup, growth, scale, exit), why people fail by applying "scale strategies" too early, and how relationship capital and simply having more conversations changed everything. He also reflects candidly on the £1 million it cost him to close a business at 31, the relief that came with closure, and why self-belief - and sometimes the right words from the right person - matter most when you're at rock bottom. A raw, honest conversation about resilience, mindset, and the belief that life happens for you, not to you. In this episode: Why early adversity became the source of Adam's drive Finding your strengths when school says you're "no good" The four stages of business and the strategy mistakes that stall growth Relationship capital: why business is "mathematical, not magical" What it really feels like to lose £1M - and bounce back Advice for anyone facing exams, setbacks, or starting over If you get value from this episode, please leave a five-star review and share it - it's the best way to help us reach and support more business owners.

*triggers: contains description of physical assault Emily Atack left school at 16, confident she wouldn't need a GCSE for what she wanted to do: act. It turns out, she was correct. She starred as Charlotte Hinchcliffe in the smash-hit comedy The Inbetweeners when she was just 17 and is currently on our screens as Sarah Stratton in Disney+'s hit drama Rivals, as well as co-hosting a new ITV game show, Nobody's Fool, with Danny Dyer. But it hasn't always been easy: she faced sexual harassment and abuse from the age of 10. We talk about the impact this has had on how she now understands her own capabilities and about how her unbreakable bond with her sister, Martha, has helped her survive the toughest challenges. ✨ IN THIS EPISODE: 00:00 Introduction to Emily 03:19 Learning Boundaries 05:33 Class and Growing Up 07:39 Paul McCartney Connection 10:00 Failing to Believe In Herself 14:58 Leaving Home at Sixteen 25:10 Inbetweeners Fame Fallout 30:18 Praise for Rivals 31:23 Earning Creative Trust 32:51 Emotional Regulation Struggles 35:40 Forgiveness and Loneliness 37:20 Childhood Trauma and Sex 41:35 Alistair and Finding Home 46:52 Motherhood and Body Image 55:19 Keeping Nice Things and Goodbye

Historian and Broadcaster, Tessa Dunlop, joins Jemma and Marina for a gloriously wide-ranging conversation about monarchy, British identity and the fury of being an outspoken woman in public life. From her PhD on Romanian royalty to why she believes King Charles still gives Britain “soft power” on the world stage, Tessa brings nuance, history and plenty of passion to some of the most divisive debates of the moment.The trio chat Trump, royal diplomacy and whether Prince Andrew is a “seeping wound” for the monarchy, before diving into Meghan and Harry, Britishness, Brexit, immigration, and why Romanian teenagers demanding a GCSE in their mother tongue actually made Tessa proud to be British. They get candid about the media industry, the “authority gap” facing opinionated women, and why being left-leaning can make you professionally radioactive.There's laughter, disagreement, conversation about Iain Dale, and a brilliantly enraged clip involving Laurence Fox and Jeremy Clarkson that leaves everyone cheering. A fantastic Trawl Meets. Enjoy!Tessa's book 'The Bletchley Girls' Is 99p on the Kindle Store for the month of June. Head to https://amzn.eu/d/02Zf7PsV get a copy and also check out her other titles while you're there.Thank you for sharing and please do follow us @MarinaPurkiss @jemmaforte @TheTrawlPodcastPatreonhttps://patreon.com/TheTrawlPodcastYoutubehttps://www.youtube.com/@TheTrawlTwitterhttps://twitter.com/TheTrawlPodcastIf you've even mildly enjoyed The Trawl, you'll love the unfiltered, no-holds-barred extras from Jemma & Marina over on Patreon, including:• Exclusive episodes of The Trawl Goss – where Jemma and Marina spill backstage gossip, dive into their personal lives, and often forget the mic is on• Early access to The Trawl Meets…• Glorious ad-free episodesPlus, there's a bell-free community of over 3,300 legends sparking brilliant chat.And it's your way to support the pod which the ladies pour their hearts, souls (and occasional anxiety) into. All for your listening pleasure and reassurance that through this geopolitical s**tstorm… you're not alone.Come join the fun:https://www.patreon.com/TheTrawlPodcast?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's Ask Me Anything episode of The Therapy Crouch, Abbey and Peter are back in Portugal answering your dilemmas and diving into absolute chaos from start to finish. From debating whether three dogs is officially too many, to navigating awkward step-parenting moments and hilarious regional slang debates, this episode has a bit of everything.The pair also open up about family life and the emotional reality of living far away from parents as one listener asks for advice about moving abroad and missing home. Abbey shares why she'd never cope with the kids leaving home while Peter reveals the lockdown-style family traditions he'd bring back in a heartbeat.Elsewhere, the GCSE debate returns as listeners question whether Abbey really got the grades she claims, leading to a full-on interrogation from Peter and the team... Are we saying foul play? There's also audiobook confessions, freezing cold Portugal weather complaints, and a lot of discussion about “freezies”, “ice pops” and “lolly ice” that completely derails the episode.If you want to submit an Agony Ab to the podcast - hit the link belowhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/1rAKDST4HU_8al_aWpOlys3TRJrWvDV-84piVdlOOjU4/edit00:00 Introduction01:58 Should We Get Another Dog?04:43 Step Parenting Drama08:00 Regional Slang Arguments11:55 Missing Family While Living Abroad15:43 Audiobook Confessions18:09 Abbey's GCSEs Back Under InvestigationTo contact us:Email: thetherapycrouch@gmail.comInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/thetherapycrouchpodcast/TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@thetherapycrouchWebsite:https://thetherapycrouch.com/For more from Peterhttps://twitter.com/petercrouchFor more from Abbeyhttps://www.instagram.com/abbeyclancyOur clips channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZntcv96YhN8IvMAKsz4Dbg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rory McGowan sits down with an honorary fellow at the University College London, Dr Kavi Samra, to talk about AI's role in revision. GCSE exams are underway, with A Levels not too far behind. How is AI being used by students, and how are companies trying to design AI to make it appropriate and reliable for exam purposes?

In CI News this week: The Government repeats its commitment to ban so-called conversion therapy, GCSE modern language students are encouraged to use trans-inclusive terminology, and Pastor Clive Johnston's case is reported across the globe. You can download the video via this link. Featured stories Draft ‘conversion therapy' Bill in King's Speech again Students to encounter ‘harmful' trans ideology in GCSE modern languages Elderly man offered euthanasia twice following hip fracture ‘Carried by the Lord's presence'

On today's episode of The Therapy Crouch, the Portugal adventures continue as Abbey and Peter settle into holiday life with VERY mixed results. Peter gives us the dramatic rundown after suffering a painful defeat on the tennis court while Abbey reveals she's been volunteering at an incredible animal rescue centre in the Algarve and may have fallen in love with another dog… again.Elsewhere, Pete finally gets his hands on Abbey's GCSE certificates after years of doubting her straight A claims, but is he convinced they're actually real?! We also dive into some absolutely bizarre conspiracy theories involving Flat Earth believers, robot birds, AI taking over the world and whether Bill Gates is secretly behind EVERYTHING.In the Agony Abs, we hear from a listener whose mother-in-law keeps secretly rearranging her house and another who's completely horrified by her husband's “helicopter” habits after showering…If you want to submit an Agony Ab to the podcast - hit the link belowhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/1rAKDST4HU_8al_aWpOlys3TRJrWvDV-84piVdlOOjU4/edit00:00 Introduction01:05 Pete's Brutal Tennis Defeat04:35 Abbey's Emotional Animal Rescue Story10:20 Abbey's “Straight A” GCSE Results Exposed13:35 Abbey's Secret Pop Star Dreams14:05 “Blue Jobs” & Relationship Rules15:00 Portugal Reset & Family Time15:30 Would You Rather: Meet Dave17:20 Mother-In-Law House Drama20:10 The Helicopter Husband Confession23:20 Reuniting With A School Bully25:55 Conspiracy Theory Special Begins26:20 “Birds Aren't Real” Debate27:55 Bill Gates & Tick Conspiracies29:10 Flat Earth Theory Explained32:40 AI Is Taking Over The World33:15 Abbey Has Never Owned A Laptop34:05 Was The Moon Landing Fake?!35:55 Pete Questions Space Travel39:30 Final Conspiracy Thoughts50:20 Wrapping UpTo contact us:Email: thetherapycrouch@gmail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetherapycrouchpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thetherapycrouchWebsite: https://thetherapycrouch.com/For more from Peterhttps://twitter.com/petercrouchFor more from Abbeyhttps://www.instagram.com/abbeyclancy/Our clips channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZntcv96YhN8IvMAKsz4Dbg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

At Connaught School for Girls in Waltham Forest, frustrated students are directly confronting teachers in the third week of strikes. With GCSE preparations severely disrupted, pupils are demanding the National Education Union members return to class. Teachers, protesting heavy workloads, management issues, potential redundancies and pay cuts, have been seen turning away or standing with keffiyehs and Palestine flags. Parents are bitterly divided - some backing the teachers' fight for better conditions, others furious that their daughters' futures are being sacrificed. Is this a necessary stand for workers' rights, or are students paying the price for adult disputes at the worst possible time? On the panel: Tom Rogers, Dave Brown and Lucy Trimnell.

A school letter has sparked controversy after making extra GCSE revision including weekends compulsory, with consequences for absence. But where is the line between high expectations and excessive pressure? In tonight's Points of View, we ask: Should schools be able to mandate extra sessions? Do strict systems raise standards or risk burnout? And who decides what's “too far” when exams are on the line? Join the debate as we explore how far schools should go in the name of results.   Featuring JP, Tom Rogers, Tony Harwood and Michael Wright.

A school letter has sparked controversy after making extra GCSE revision — including weekends — compulsory, with consequences for absence. But where is the line between high expectations and excessive pressure? In tonight's Points of View, we ask: Should schools be able to mandate extra sessions? Do strict systems raise standards or risk burnout? And who decides what's “too far” when exams are on the line? Join the debate as we explore how far schools should go in the name of results.

In this episode, the Agony Aunties respond to a parent struggling to support their son through GCSE exam stress, offering a compassionate reminder that while exams can feel overwhelming, the most powerful thing a parent can provide is connection—not solutions. The Agony Aunties explore how to open supportive, pressure-free conversations, encourage collaboration rather than control, and gently help teenagers manage anxiety by breaking things into smaller, more manageable chunks. They also highlight the importance of honesty around parental expectations, the value of rest and self-care (balanced with realism about teenage habits), and reassuring both parent and child that even worst-case scenarios are not the end of the road. Above all, the Agony Aunties emphasise that feeling understood and not alone is often the greatest stabiliser during stressful times—and that, ultimately, exams will pass. More from Therapy Works: Subscribe to the Therapy Works Substack for guidance on everyday struggles and access to Julia's monthly live webinar: https://juliasamuel.substack.com/ Grieving someone you love? Julia's Grief Works Support Programme offers structured, expert-led help, with 94% of people reporting feeling better after using it. As a podcast listener you can get 25% off plus a 30-day money-back guarantee here - www.griefworks.com/therapy Follow Julia on Instagram: @juliasamuelmbe for tips, tools, and conversations about navigating life's challenges. If you enjoy this episode, please consider rating, reviewing, and subscribing - it makes a big difference and helps others discover these conversations. If you need help finding a therapist, visit: The Samuel Therapy Practice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

White disadvantaged girls are being overlooked, school leaders are warning. Whilst white working-class boys remain one of the worst performing group in their GCSEs, white girls from low income homes aren't much further behind them. File on 4 Investigates has worked with the BBC Data team to compare 2025's GCSE results in England with those of 2019. The team found that white working class girls in England have seen some of the biggest declines in attainment since 2019 - with just 38 percent of these students passing their English and Maths exams. All girls are down by 1.6 percentage points at GCSE but low-income white British girls are down by 6.4 percentage points. Cutting the link between 'background and success' and halving the 'disadvantage gap' is something the Department for Education has pledged to tackle. In this programme we examine what is behind the decline for this group of girls and meet school leaders who are working to reverse it. Reporter: Hayley Mortimer Producer: Ashley Kennedy Technical Producer: Cameron Ward Production Coordinator: Tim Fernley Editor: Tara McDermott

The County Championship is back and we're loving it! Jimmy's in the wickets and, despite it being absolutely freezing, there was a full #tailendersoftheworlduniteandtakeover at Lords for Day 1 of Middlesex v Gloucestershire. Plus random Chocolate Bars, Playfair annuals, Scoring etiquette, GCSE results and a History Lesson from Mattchin.

As research suggests singing could improve lung health, we meet three experts who're feeling the benefits of music.Plus, we talk financial planning for uncertain times, how families and teaching assistants are helping each other through homeschool challenges, and we find out about a new, exam-free GCSE...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week I'm joined by the brilliant Danielle,Broadbent, a broadcaster, body confidence coach and campaigner, and someone whose energy is as uplifting as it is grounding. From the moment we met a couple of years ago, I knew we shared the same passion for helping women feel more at ease in themselves and this conversation really reflects that.Danielle opens up about her journey with body confidence and how a life changing TV experience on CH4 Naked Beach completely shifted the way she saw herself. Not her body, but her mindset. And that's where everything started to change.We talk about the years we both spent worrying about how we looked, the moments we held ourselves back, and the freedom that comes when you finally let that go.There's also a really honest conversation about social media, the good and the bad, and how to keep showing up even when it feels hard.And alongside all of that, Danielle shares the work she's doing to create change within the education system, something that comes from a deeply personal place and affects so many families. This is a conversation about perspective, resilience, and learning to trust yourself again.

Religion at school always felt too neat. Boxes. Definitions. “This is what Sikhs believe.” But real life is never that tidy.In this episode, I sit down with Professor Eleanor Nesbitt, Emeritus Professor of Religions and Education at the University of Warwick, co-founder of the Punjab Research Group and author of Sikhism: A Very Short Introduction, to explore what the textbooks miss.We talk about why lived religion rarely fits a single definition, and how Sikh, Hindu and Punjabi families often practice differently, even within the same household. We also discuss the limits and failures of GCSE-style Religious Education, and what Britain looked like after Empire during the first waves of migration.Professor Nesbitt reflects on what she learned while teaching in India in the 1970s, and on the emergence of Sikh Studies as an academic field in the UK. We also explore where academic research still struggles, why open debate matters, and the gaps that future scholars still need to fill.Along the way, she shares the story of how one pen friend changed the course of her life.

New research shows that 1 in 4 children start school without being toilet trained, meaning teachers spend an average of 2.5 hours a day dealing with the impact. The panel discuss this, followed by a look at Schools minister Georgia Goulds letter to Ofqual to say that "for the lifetime of the current GCSE specifications in these subjects, students should not be required to memorise formulae and equations for assessment purposes." On the panel: JP, Rae Whitehouse and Rachel Gilyeat.

Comedian, actress and writer Lucia Keskin made her name on YouTube as Chi with a C, where she started making content at just 16. Indeed, one of her first videos to go viral was her opening her GCSE results on camera.  Fair to say, Lucia's a natural comedic voice, and the first season of her BBC3 sitcom Things You Should Have Done bagged a big following as well as a couple of awards (hello a BAFTA). It's back this week for season two, so Mick got Lucia on the Zoom to find out what our spectacularly hapless hero Chi has been up to, and to talk about the joy in dopey and mean female characters, the excitement of added Bridget Christie, failing all your GCSEs, and how silly might save us all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There were celebrations last year when a GCSE in British Sign Language was approved...but a few months have passed and no accredited exam board has taken it on. What now for the exam which had a strong 10-year campaign behind it?Simon Wont from the National Deaf Children's Society gives his reaction while BBC journalist Katyeryna Pavlyuk talks us through it.Cyber correspondent Joe Tidy has been in California visiting humanoid robots built to carry out domestic tasks and considers how this development might help disabled people in the future.And the BBC's Alex Taylor is Emma's studio pal this week. He spills the tea on his new romantic relationship. Not only is he smitten but it's also given him pause for thought on letting her help with his care responsibilities so they can let his careworker go out for the night and leave them to some alone time.And finally. Just a heads up, we're moving to a monthly podcast from now on. Our next episode will be 4 February. Catch you then!Presented by Emma Tracey with Alex TaylorSound mixed by Dave O'NeillProduced by Katyeryna Pavlyuk and Alex CollinsSeries producer is Beth RoseEdited by Damon Rose

Catherine shares a moving story from Bermuda about navigating her son's T1D diagnosis and GCSE exams while grieving the sudden loss of her husband. Free Juicebox Community (non Facebook) Type 1 Diabetes Pro Tips - THE PODCAST Eversense CGM Medtronic Diabetes Tandem Mobi ** twiist AID System Drink AG1.com/Juicebox Use code JUICEBOX to save 40% at Cozy Earth  CONTOUR NextGen smart meter and CONTOUR DIABETES app Dexcom G7 Go tubeless with Omnipod 5 or Omnipod DASH * Get your supplies from US MED  or call 888-721-1514 Touched By Type 1 Take the T1DExchange survey Apple Podcasts> Subscribe to the podcast today! The podcast is available on Spotify, Google Play, iHeartRadio, Radio Public, Amazon Music and all Android devices The Juicebox Podcast is a free show, but if you'd like to support the podcast directly, you can make a gift here or buy me a coffee. Thank you! *The Pod has an IP28 rating for up to 25 feet for 60 minutes. The Omnipod 5 Controller is not waterproof.  ** t:slim X2 or Tandem Mobi w/ Control-IQ+ technology (7.9 or newer). RX ONLY. Indicated for patients with type 1 diabetes, 2 years and older. BOXED WARNING:Control-IQ+ technology should not be used by people under age 2, or who use less than 5 units of insulin/day, or who weigh less than 20 lbs. Safety info: tandemdiabetes.com/safetyinfo Disclaimer - Nothing you hear on the Juicebox Podcast or read on Arden's Day is intended as medical advice. You should always consult a physician before making changes to your health plan.  If the podcast has helped you to live better with type 1 please tell someone else how to find it!  

Catherine shares a moving story from Bermuda about navigating her son's T1D diagnosis and GCSE exams while grieving the sudden loss of her husband. Free Juicebox Community (non Facebook) Type 1 Diabetes Pro Tips - THE PODCAST Eversense CGM Medtronic Diabetes Tandem Mobi ** twiist AID System Drink AG1.com/Juicebox Use code JUICEBOX to save 40% at Cozy Earth  CONTOUR NextGen smart meter and CONTOUR DIABETES app Dexcom G7 Go tubeless with Omnipod 5 or Omnipod DASH * Get your supplies from US MED  or call 888-721-1514 Touched By Type 1 Take the T1DExchange survey Apple Podcasts> Subscribe to the podcast today! The podcast is available on Spotify, Google Play, iHeartRadio, Radio Public, Amazon Music and all Android devices The Juicebox Podcast is a free show, but if you'd like to support the podcast directly, you can make a gift here or buy me a coffee. Thank you! *The Pod has an IP28 rating for up to 25 feet for 60 minutes. The Omnipod 5 Controller is not waterproof.  ** t:slim X2 or Tandem Mobi w/ Control-IQ+ technology (7.9 or newer). RX ONLY. Indicated for patients with type 1 diabetes, 2 years and older. BOXED WARNING:Control-IQ+ technology should not be used by people under age 2, or who use less than 5 units of insulin/day, or who weigh less than 20 lbs. Safety info: tandemdiabetes.com/safetyinfo Disclaimer - Nothing you hear on the Juicebox Podcast or read on Arden's Day is intended as medical advice. You should always consult a physician before making changes to your health plan.  If the podcast has helped you to live better with type 1 please tell someone else how to find it!