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49. Menopause and School Teachers - it's a school workforce public health issue

Hello!  Welcome back to the next episode of the Unlearn Something podcast. Today, Miss S and Miss D talk about an issue that impacts many people across the education sector...menopause.  With more than 134,000 teachers in England aged between (40-49), this is a big issue for all schools. This is 27% of the teacher workforce of approximately 500,000. We explore what the issues are, what support is on offer and how it well being committees in schools across England should be talking more about this serious public health issue.  Has your school discussed any procedures or policies about menopause?  Comment below! Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2216681/fan_mail/new] If you have any comments or feedback to give us please email us on unlearnsomethingpod@gmail.com, and we will get back to you and (with your permission) read out your email on the show. Music credit: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music?tag[]=spotlight&sort=relevance [https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music?tag[]=spotlight&sort=relevance] You can sponsor the Unlearn Something Podcast by buying us a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unlearnpod

48. Farage and the Far Right's Foolery

Welcome to the next episode of the Unlearn Something podcast! Miss D and Miss S examine the plans Nigel Farage has unveiled to change the English National Curriculum should he win office in the next general election.  He has plans to follow the program of a private Christian university based in Michigan, USA and implement this into UK schools. WTAF?  There is no sense in any of this and we talk about why. The England NC review is due to be released in the new year, word on the street - from my intel on the group working on science - is that a lot will stay the same. Is this is a good thing?  Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2216681/fan_mail/new] If you have any comments or feedback to give us please email us on unlearnsomethingpod@gmail.com, and we will get back to you and (with your permission) read out your email on the show. Music credit: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music?tag[]=spotlight&sort=relevance [https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music?tag[]=spotlight&sort=relevance] You can sponsor the Unlearn Something Podcast by buying us a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unlearnpod

47. Conferencing like conferencers - what we've learnt from NME and Bashy

Welcome back to the next episode of the Unlearn Something pod!  Miss S and Miss D share their reflections on some conferences and seminars that they have recently attented - the 'Education Unveiled' seminar run by NME and the 'Being Poor is Expensive' conference run by Bashy.  Attending these events is such a great opportunity to connect with like minded people and engage in dialogue. Our CPD cannot be limited to what our schools provide. The offers from different MATs and boroughs varies greatly - we need to connect more with other organisations working towards social justice and equity in issues beyond the school setting. It's all connected, we cannot remain in the vacuum of our schools.  Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2216681/fan_mail/new] If you have any comments or feedback to give us please email us on unlearnsomethingpod@gmail.com, and we will get back to you and (with your permission) read out your email on the show. Music credit: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music?tag[]=spotlight&sort=relevance [https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music?tag[]=spotlight&sort=relevance] You can sponsor the Unlearn Something Podcast by buying us a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unlearnpod

46. If teaching and education isn't political ....

Hello everyone! We are back with another episode! This week we are reflecting on:  1) What is happening in our classrooms this week  2) Discussions in school, broader reflections on the state of the world, misinformation and disinformation.... AND what do you know about FILOFAXES?  3) and lots of reminders that if we want a village, we need to be a villager! Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2216681/fan_mail/new] If you have any comments or feedback to give us please email us on unlearnsomethingpod@gmail.com, and we will get back to you and (with your permission) read out your email on the show. Music credit: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music?tag[]=spotlight&sort=relevance [https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music?tag[]=spotlight&sort=relevance] You can sponsor the Unlearn Something Podcast by buying us a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unlearnpod

44. It's Carnival! Reflections on Resistance, Playing Mas and what Notting Hill Carnival represents

Hello and welcome back to the latest episode of the Unlearn Something pod! Miss S and I had the pleasure of playing mas together this year and we have a lot of thoughts to share and celebrate. We delve into the history of Notting Hill Carnival, discuss our experience playing mas and other reflections on what was a truly memorable day.  Its a week later and we are both still listening to soca non stop.  Join for this uplifting and important conversation! Further Reading: Learn more about the Billboard Takeover 2025 organised by Black History and Me  @blackhistoryandme co-founders  Jahméne Douglas at  @jahmeneoffical and Kayne Kawasaki and his work at @kaynekawasaki   Read Murder in Notting Hill by Mark Olden. Mark is a Notting Hill resident and a friend to the family of Kelso Cochrane. https://www.collectiveinkbooks.com/zer0-books/our-books/murder-in-notting-hill [https://www.collectiveinkbooks.com/zer0-books/our-books/murder-in-notting-hill] Learn more about the Notting Hill Carnival R.E.S.P.E.C.T. campaign www.nhcarnival.org You can find information for Notting Hill Carnival Weekend 2026, with a list of Mas bands, carnival costume designers and tee-shirt packages. To hear more about the rich history and culture of the Caribbean follow @knowyourcarribean   Join the movement for reparations and justice for the Windrush Generation at @j4windrush on Instagram  Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2216681/fan_mail/new] If you have any comments or feedback to give us please email us on unlearnsomethingpod@gmail.com, and we will get back to you and (with your permission) read out your email on the show. Music credit: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music?tag[]=spotlight&sort=relevance [https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music?tag[]=spotlight&sort=relevance] You can sponsor the Unlearn Something Podcast by buying us a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unlearnpod