Black Lives Still Matter - The podcast
In this podcast Dr Nadena Doharty from the School of Education talks to Head Teacher Dean Gordon about Lewisham's initiative to embed anti-racism across the entire London Borough. Dean is one of the UK's few Black Caribbean Head Teachers and is a member of the race steering group in Lewisham, setup to tackle racial inequality in the Borough’s education system.
This podcast will be published at 8am on Monday 1 November 2021 and will remain available throughout the festival.
Covid, COP26 and Urban Schools
Maker{Futures} in collaboration with the Urban Institute is participating in a panel debate and online showcase focussed on the role of schools in the city. Drawing on a collaboration with volunteers and staff at Arbourthorne Community Primary School, the two activities pose the questions:
- What role should schools play in their urban communities?
- How have schools supported families and communities – beyond online learning – during COVID?
- And what are the lessons for how schools can contribute to wider goals, such as a cleaner and greener environment?
The panel will discuss activities at different schools in Sheffield, London and Buenos Aires with two school leaders and a community representative. The panel will be followed by a Q and A session to spark wider reflections on the role of urban schools with particular reference to community cohesion, COVID response and recovery, and urban sustainability. This panel discussion is supported by staff in the University of Sheffield’s Urban Institute (Beth Perry) and the Departments of Education (Alison Buxton), Geography (Miguel Kanai) and Urban Studies and Planning (Lee Crookes).
The panel will take place on Tuesday 2nd November, 4.30-6.00pm and you can sign up on Eventbrite here.
Corona Pirates and COVE-IT! Capturing Children’s Play in the Pandemic
COVID-19 quarantine and distancing measures have had a huge impact on children and young people’s opportunities for play and socialising together. How have they adapted? What do they say about resourcefulness, resilience and creativity in challenging times?
Join our online interactive session for an introduction to our Play Observatory survey. Find out how you can contribute your own examples of children’s children’s pandemic playfulness and COVID creativity as part of our Play Observatory project.
The online event will take place on Tuesday 2nd November, 6.30-7.30pm and you can sign up on Eventbrite here.
Beyond Free School Meals - The podcast
In this podcast psychologist Dr Meesha Warmington from the School of Education explores how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted on children's diets, health and well-being. Based on research conducted by Dr Warmington and Erin Brierly in 2020.
This podcast will be published at 8am on Tuesday 2 November 2021 and will remain available throughout the festival.
Beyond Free School Meals - The event
Evidence shows that many children in the UK aren't receiving adequate nutrition, sleep or exercise and their health, well-being and educational engagement are suffering as a result. The COVID-19 pandemic has further compounded these issues. So what can we do to tackle the problem and ensure better outcomes for UK children?
Join Dr Meesha Warmington in this live Q&A session exploring child health and well-being issues in the UK, and how they have been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr Warmington will conclude the discussion with recommendations on the interventions and support that should be made available to children, families and schools dealing with these issues.
The online event is taking place on Wednesday 3 November, 6.00-7.00pm. Book a place via Eventbrite.
Telling Stories with Young Children - The Film
In this film, Professor Cathy Nutbrown explores the importance of storytelling, anywhere and everywhere, in children's language development. In the first half, the story of the tree little pigs is told through live-action and puppetry. In the second half, Professor Nutbrown talks to the actor from the story about voice, characterisation and fun in storytelling.
This film will premiere at 11am on Saturday 6 November 2021 and will remain available throughout the festival.