Principled

Expert in curriculum and belonging, Julie Rees discusses creating a sense of belonging in the curriculum, welcoming and making students feel safe, importance of values, and collaborative curriculum development.

Author Michael Cahill from Coaching Constellations discusses the importance of managing endings, fostering a sense of belonging, and including employees in decision-making processes during transitions. The podcast explores the significance of belonging in leadership and provides practical advice for addressing endings with kindness and recognition.

Welcome to the Principled podcast.In this episode, Matt Hall and Gill Kelly of Making Stuff Better  talk to author Doug Lemov about various concepts arising from his book and online community, Teach Like A Champion.They discuss various topics based around the theme of belonging, including: how the rise of smartphones and social media has led to an increase in anxiety and depression - and why making schools a safe space can help massively; why clicking in a classroom can be a positive reinforcement tool; and why children often value being pushed to achieve things they never thought possible through the high expectations of a coach or teacher.--------------------------------------To get in touch with Doug, find him online here:LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglemov/ Teach Like A Champion:  https://teachlikeachampion.org/Buy  Doug's book:  https://www.amazon.co.uk/Doug-Lemov/e/B002ZC7PI6?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1674035565&sr=1-1--------------------------------------To get in touch, please find us online here:Website: https://makingstuffbetter.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/makingstuffbetterltd/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Makstubet/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makingstuffbetter/?hl=enTwitter: https://twitter.com/stuff_better?lang=enAdditional links to follow:Matt Hall: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-hall-msb/Gill Kelly: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gillkelly/Naomi Ward: https://www.linkedin.com/in/naomi-ward-098a1535/

Zahara Chowdhury, Founder of the School Should Be community, discusses the importance of building trust & relationships in the classroom, the role of coaching in schools & leadership development, and the need for leaders to create a culture of belonging.

Guest Roy Leighton discusses the dangers of promoting belonging in schools and the importance of safe spaces for connectivity. Positive Peace Cambridge focuses on peace education research and collaboration with the University of Cambridge. The podcast explores intentionality and leadership for effective peace education, emphasizing the fusion of restorative justice and conflict styles.

Joe Heap, Festival Director of the Towersey Festival, discusses the power of community and tradition in fostering a sense of belonging at a folk festival. They explore the responsibility of leadership, the importance of community support, and the transformative role of festivals in building communities and creating shared experiences.

Mel Ellis, an expert in fostering a sense of belonging in international schools, discusses topics like the role of curriculum in identity formation, handling teacher transitions, the impact of agency and context in belonging, and fostering global understanding through curriculum.

The hosts discuss the need for belonging in schools and its relevance in a polarized society. They explore the complexity of belonging and its connection to diversity and inclusion.