In this episode Elaine Nicholls and Al Coates discuss the Non Violent Resistance and the planned upcoming training that they are delivering. This training will offer direct support to adults who parent or care for children who display challenging behaviour. It will offer practical and personalised training based on Non Violent Resistance with the use of additional models and practical ideas developed by the trainers from their own personal lived experience and professional knowledge. This training will be delivered by Al Coates & Elaine Nicholls - both NVR Practitioners. You can book the training directly via Eventbrite here Or you can go to our website here and look at the other training that we have available.  The training will be run each week for 8 weeks, beginning on Thursday 7th October - for two hours, the full dates are: 7th October 2021 - 0930 - 1130 14th October 2021 - 0930 - 1130 21st October 2021 - 0930 - 1130 28th October 2021 - 0930 - 1130 4th November 2021 - 0930 - 1130 11th November 2021 - 0930 - 1130 18th November 2021 - 0930 - 1130 25th November 2021 - 0930 - 1130 As with all No Borders training events, the sessions will be recorded and available after the event, with any materials used throughout the sessions.

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No Borders - Non Violent Resistance

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

No Borders - Supporting Children's Transitions

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

No Borders - Resilience Part 3

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

No Borders - Resilience Part 2

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

No Borders - Resilience Part 1

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

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

Conversations With.......Ep 23 Series Round Up

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

Conversations With.......Ep 21 Prison Education with Dr Tania Watson & Imogen Dickson

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

Conversations With.......Ep 20 Education and colourblindness with Kathryn Albany-Ward

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

Conversation with.....Ep19 We talk Child Sexual Exploitation with Katy Horn

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

Conversations with...Ep 18 Johanna and Jake from Hopespring a specialist education provision

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

Conversations with......Ep 17 'off rolling' with Jo McShane

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

Conversations with ..... Ep16 Dr Kim Gilligan and Laura Tokell about Bibliotherapy

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

Converstation with..... Ep15 Claire Blackett Pt2

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

Conversations with........Ep 14 Claire Blackett

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