We hear from Nicola — an Assistant Head teacher working in an all-through complex needs school — about her experiences of supporting students to navigate their online lives.

Frontline Interview - Online safety in a SEND setting ft. Nicola Holland

Psychology teacher and Assistant Headteacher, Catherina Carragher discusses PSHE in schools.

PSHE with Catherina Carragher

🕵️ What’s really happening in the manosphere? How is online misogyny shaping young people's lives, and how can we respond?

In this episode, Jono Baggaley speaks with Professor Harriet Over, Dr. David Zendle, and Dr. Elly Hanson to explore the online ecosystem of misogynistic influencers, gender norms, and profit-driven algorithms. We unpack how the manosphere operates, why it's gaining traction, and how we can develop better strategies to counter its influence.

🎙️ A must-listen for educators, parents, and anyone working to understand digital culture and online harms.

#manosphere #onlineharms #misogyny #gendernorms #socialmedia #digitalculture #youthandtech #toxicmasculinity #fullyhumanpodcast

Manosphere in the mirror: researching the marketing of misogyny

🎬 James Bond — cultural icon or outdated relic? Can 007 be used to teach young people about gender norms, misogyny, and relationships?

In this episode, Jono Baggaley chats with Dr. Ian Kinane, Dr. Kathy Weston, and Dr. Elly Hanson to explore Bond’s portrayal of masculinity, sex, and violence. We discuss how Bond films can serve as teachable moments—revealing insights about power, gender roles, and the way media shapes our perceptions.

Oh, and of course, we tackle the ultimate question — who should be the next Bond? 🎤

#jamesbond #masculinity #gendernorms #popculture #filmstudies #criticalthinking #misogyny #teachingwithmedia #fullyhumanpodcast

Mr Kiss Kiss Bang Bang: troubling masculinity with James Bond

Senior Subject Specialist, Jenny Fox, catches up with Dr Mike Farquhar and Dr Tom Maycock about updates to 'The sleep factor', our suite of lessons for primary and secondary, which now includes a brand-new pack for KS5/post-16.

Download the sleep factor: https://pshe-association.org.uk/sleep

About Evelina London's sleep medicine service:
Evelina London’s sleep medicine service care for children and young people, from newborns to adolescents, with a wide variety of sleep problems. The service is one of the few comprehensive children's sleep centres in the UK, and sees more than 3,000 children each year. The team provide clinical evaluation, diagnosis and management of children with all forms of sleep disorders including narcolepsy and sleep apnoea. The service also supports sleep difficulties in children with neurodevelopmental difference such as autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). 

Find general information and advice for teenagers about sleep at:
https://www.evelinalondon.nhs.uk/our-services/hospital/sleep-medicine-department/how-to-sleep-well-for-teenagers.aspx

You snooze you win! An interview with the sleep doctors

Why tech and AI won't be replacing real teachers in PSHE classrooms any time soon. And why that's a good thing!  

PSHE education in 2025: time to put tech back in its box?

We hear from Caroline — SEND Advisor to the Special Partnership Trust — on how her schools are using and adapting our Planning Framework for Pupils with SEND.

Interviewee: Caroline Jewell, SEND Advisor to the Special Partnership Trust

Caroline is SEND Advisor to the Special Partnership Trust, having worked previously as a Headteacher. Based in the South West of England, the trust is made up of ten SEN schools and ARBs. Since it was founded in 2016, the trust has championed a collaborative and innovative approach to education, and this extends to their PSHE education programme.   

Interviewer: Jenny Fox, Senior Subject Specialist

Jenny is one of the Senior Subject Specialists at the PSHE Association. She has a Masters in Teaching and Learning, and led PSHE education and Citizenship in two London schools, including a school with Specialist Resourced Provision for Autism.

Frontline Interview - Using and adapting the Planning Framework in a specialist educational trust

🌍 The climate crisis is here. How do we cope—and act?

As young people grapple with eco-anxiety, fear, and frustration, we explore how to respond constructively. In this episode, Dr. Elly Hanson speaks with climate activist and Force of Nature founder Clover Hogan about the emotional and societal barriers to effective action.

We discuss how to move beyond doom, reclaim agency, and cultivate resilience in the face of environmental uncertainty. This conversation is essential listening for those supporting young people through the climate crisis.

🌱 What if we could turn anxiety into action? Tune in to find out.

#climatecrisis #ecoanxiety #youthactivism #sustainability #resilience #mentalhealth #environmentaljustice #postdoom #fullyhumanpodcast

Facing the storm: a post doom response to the climate crisis

We hear from Faye — a Senior Lecturer in Primary Education based at the University of Brighton — on her role, challenges and the impact of being a PSHE Education Lecturer.

Listen or read in full to learn more about how the University of Brighton approaches and structures a PSHE programme for its primary UG, PG and apprenticeship trainee teachers.

You’ll also get top tips and real-world examples for:

- How to incorporate PSHE teaching and learning into school placements.
- Identifying student needs and using student voice to tailor your curriculum and improve confidence.
- Supporting trainee teacher progression in PSHE education. (What is it? Why should we teach it? How should we teach it?)
- Assessing trainee teacher progress in PSHE.

Stay tuned to the end to hear from Faye on the challenges and rewards of leading PSHE for an ITT provider, in her experience.

Frontline interview - Supporting primary trainee teachers

We catch up with Heidi Andrews, PSHE lead at Malvern College, about how she ensured a smooth and positive ISI inspection experience.

Talking points covered include:
- How Heidi prepared for her inspection (including the CPD course she attended with us)
- The overall experience of inspection
- Top tips and takeaways around preparing for inspection leading PSHE in independent schools

Read the transcript of this interview: https://pshe-association.org.uk/frontline-interview-experiences-of-isi-inspection

Learn more about our CPD opportunities for the independent school sector: https://pshe-association.org.uk/training

Frontline interview — inspection in independent schools

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