Winston’s Wish supports children and young people after the death of a parent or sibling.In this episode CEO, Fergus Crow, helps us understand the impact of COVID-19 on children and young people, and shares ways to help process the complexity

11. The care system and looked after children - Hugh Thornberry CBE

Mar 3rd, 2022 45m 28s

They say moving home is one of the most stressful events in life. But imagine moving home multiple times every year. And having to leave behind all your friends - with no means of contacting them again. Your parents too. And your siblings. And

10. Black heritage young people and education - Christine Kinnear

Feb 24th, 2022 38m 35s

What are the reasons that young people from some ethnic backgrounds do better or worse in school than others? What is the experience of black-heritage pupils in the education system today? What is the impact of (not) seeing yourself represented

9. Arts Education and SEND young people - Katherine Hitchings

Feb 10th, 2022 37m 47s

How has arts education in UK schools changed over a generation? Are some people more creative than others? What can we learn from young people with special educational needs? Plus... The benefits of a therapeutic approach to education, tips for

8. Childhood freedom, play, and the outdoors - Cath Prisk pt.2

Feb 3rd, 2022 29m 42s

The conversation continues with play and outdoors expert Cath Prisk, as we explore … The importance of personal responsibility when it comes to children’s confidence. How old should a child be before they walk to school alone, own a phone, visi

7. Childhood freedom, play and the outdoors - Cath Prisk pt.1

Jan 27th, 2022 35m 36s

Why are parents always so exhausted today? Should you let your child do dangerous things? Is “Stranger Danger” something to teach our children? Cath Prisk, a leading expert in the UK on children’s play and the outdoors, answers these questions

6. LGBTQ+ young people - Carl Austin Behan OBE DL

Aug 27th, 2021 39m 36s

Why do some young people prefer to be known as queer rather than gay, or as a gay woman rather than a lesbian? Do 5-year-olds understand discrimination? Should I put pronouns on my profile? Carl Austin-Behan OBE DL helps us unpick these questio

5. Music education - Stuart Whatmore

Aug 17th, 2021 29m 49s

What does music mean to you? For many, it is an emotional release, a way to connect with others or an act of creative expression. Stuart Whatmore, Head of the Triborough Music Hub in London, believes music improves our lives and that we all nee

4. Childhood trauma and poverty, social media, neurodiversity - Byron Vincent

Aug 11th, 2021 37m 35s

Byron Vincent’s personal experience of poverty and childhood trauma or (ACEs), including extreme violence. crime, drugs and homelessness, shapes his work as a writer, performed and broadcaster. We discuss how young people from “sink estates” li

3. Childhood bullying - Lauren Seager-Smith

Aug 4th, 2021 38m 23s

Today we talk to the CEO of Kidscape, Lauren Seager-Smith. Kidscape is a national charity that offers advice and practical support around bullying, including through their brilliant parents’ advice line. We discuss online bullying, xenophobia a

2. Sex and Relationships Education - Lucy Emmerson

Jul 12th, 2021 29m 17s

What was your sex and relationships education like at school? Mine involved a brusque ‘home economics’ teacher with a broom handle and condom, and much blushing and giggling!Thankfully, times have changed somewhat and Lucy Emmerson, the CEO of

1. Fatherhood and Equal Parenting - Elliott Rae

Jul 12th, 2021 39m 13s

Everyone knows that being a new Mum can be tough, really tough. But the experience of Dads is less commonly discussed. Elliott Rae is Founder of MusicFootballFatherhood, a support forum for Dads. He is also the host of the DaddyDebates podcast

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