Independently Speaking: The ISA Podcast

Home away from home: Mental health and boarding life at TASIS England

This week we travel to the beautiful campus of TASIS England (The American International School) in Surrey where we are joined by Elaine Luckham (Deputy Director of Boarding and Mentoring), Tim Wainwright (Deputy Director of Boarding and Activities), and Daniel Giannini (Lead Houseparent and Mental Health Lead) to discuss the unique benefits and challenges facing pupils attending boarding schools, and the staff that supports them.

Headteacher Round Table on Mental Health

In this episode, Jonathan Hetherington, Bronia Grehan, and Claire Osborn join us as we continue our series on mental health. We explore integrating innovative approaches into the curriculum to make a meaningful impact on the wellbeing for both pupils and staff. Recorded live at the 2024 ISA Autumn Study Conference.

The research behind mental health with Dr Kathy Weston of Tooled Up Education

In this episode, we explore the research behind mental health in schools as we focus on the impact of social media and technology on pupils' well-being. Joining us is Dr Kathy Weston, founder of Tooled Up Education. Dr Weston is an expert education researcher who literally wrote the book on the role that parents play in mental health in the classroom, and at home. 

Mental Health with Natasha Dangerfield & Matthew Burke

In this series, we delve into the topic of mental well-being in independent schools. We explore innovative approaches from integrating mental health education into the curriculum to creating safe spaces for open dialogue. Joining us in this episode are Natasha Dangerfield (Headteacher at Westonbirt School and 2024-2025 ISA National Chair) and Matthew Burke (Headteacher of Beaulieu Convent School in Jersey).

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