Learners and staff at Develop Bedford create a mixture of interviews, reviews, quizzes and music features. Main feature is an interview with a volunteer on The John Bunyan Boat. This episode is hosted by learner, Matthew, and member of staff, S

7 - "That was a golden moment" - Interview with English GCSE tutor, Judith Lombardi

May 31st, 2019 28m 12s

Learners and staff at Develop Bedford create a mixture of interviews, reviews, quizzes and music features. Main feature is an interview with a Bedfordshire tutor. This episode is hosted by learner, Matthew, and member of staff, Paul. Use the ep

6. "Don't call me grandma" - Interview with Lydia Newman, social work student

May 1st, 2019 14m 21s

Lydia Newman is a young social work student in the second year of her BSC social work course. In this episode, Lydia shares her experience of being on a work placement where she gets to help the lives of young people in a learning centre. Techi

5. "Always on your toes" - Ravi Duggal, experienced tutor, reflects on working with young people

Apr 20th, 2019 15m 28s

Ravi Duggal has been working with young people for many years; whether as a team leader with the Princes Trust or his current work at Develop Bedford. In this episode of Beds Blab, we get to learn about another project Ravi is involved in, work

4. "Injured by a German" - Fiona Cameron-Mackintosh and Hannah Ovenden talk women's rugby in Bedfordshire

Apr 13th, 2019 20m 22s

Mother and daughter, Fiona Cameron-Mackintosh and Hannah Ovenden, share their experiences of playing the sport they love; rugby. They talk about the joys and pitfalls of a a highly physical sport and also give advice on staying safe and enjoyin

3. "Attitude for gratitude" - Michelle Burton, working with and inspiring young people in Bedfordshire

Apr 13th, 2019 8m 36s

In this interview we learn more about Michelle Burton, a Pastoral Support worker working on Develop’s Children in Need project. Michelle talks about what she does, her path to the job she is doing now, how she supports young learners and how th

2. "Connect with themselves" - Yvonne Michele, inspirational advice from a Bedfordshire tutor and broadcaster

Apr 13th, 2019 7m 35s

In this interview we get to learn more about the work done by a tutor working on Develop’s Children in Need project. The Children in Need project is a 9 session course called “Like It, Live It”. It is funded by Children in Need and is run by De

1. "Best life chances" - Helen McHugh on being a Bedfordshire IAG advisor

Apr 13th, 2019 6m 46s

In this interview we get to learn what a Bedfordshire IAG advisor does. I speak with Helen McHugh, an experienced IAG advisor. During the interview, Helen mentions the Children in Need project and Study Programme. The Children in Need project

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