POD-CACHE

S1E12 - Dawn talks Practitioner Wellbeing, Children’s Health and finds out about the role of a PANCo with Linda Baston-Pitt

Hi and welcome to POD-CACHE, the portable CPD and best practice podcast from CACHE, presented by Dawn Newman - Editor of www.CACHEAlumni.org.uk, the free professional membership network for those working in Care, Early Years and Education. 
In this episode, Dawn talks to Linda Baston-Pitt, the driving force behind the development of the national PANCo role in Early Years and CEO of Purple Bee Learning. Linda has been supporting Early Years settings across the UK and beyond to develop their wellbeing strategies and co-founded the PANCo qualification, developed by CACHE. 
Dawn and Linda talk about physical activity and nutrition, how wellbeing starts with staff and the benefits of involving staff in initiatives from the development stage.  Linda also talks about her transition to Early Years from her career as a Nurse and how staff retention can be positively influenced with proper CPD and staff development. 
If you would like to join CACHE Alumni, the association for professional caregivers, you can find us at www.cachealumni.org.uk.
Membership is free and you'll find lotss more examples of best practice, great sector insight and opinion from subject specialists across Care, Education and Early Years. 
You can find out more about the role of a PANCo and how to become qualified at https://www.purplebeelearning.com/become-a-panco and can access free resources to support your PANCo projects at https://www.purplebeelearning.com/free-panco-resources/
For information about the PANCo Level 4 qualification specifically and to find your nearest approved delivery centre, head to;https://www.qualhub.co.uk/qualification-search/qualification-detail/level-4-certificate-for-the-early-years-advanced-practitioner-301 
You can find Linda on Twitter as @LindaEarlyYears or at Purple Bee's account at @PurpleBee_Learn and you can follow Dawn on Twitter at @DawnConnieM and on LinkedIn as Dawn Constance Mulvaney for more information on CACHEAlumni.org.uk
Until next time.... Take care.
 
 
 

S1E11 - Dawn learns about the Neuroscience of Early Childhood and Education with Mine Conkbayir

Hi and welcome to POD-CACHE, the portable CPD and best practice podcast from CACHE, presented by Dawn Newman - Editor of www.CACHEAlumni.org.uk
In this episode, Dawn talks to Mine Conkbayir, a passionate advocate of neuroscience informed training for Early Years Practitioners and Teachers. Mine recently completed a PhD around this subject and has developed resources, online courses and supported the development of the NCFE CACHE Level 2 Award in an Introduction to Neuroscience in Early Years.
Dawn and Mine talk about the way neuroscience knowledge could change how we educate children and the pitfalls of ignoring the new research around early childhood development.  Mine also talks us through some great tips to support the development of self-regulation in children and the importance of our own wellbeing and self-understanding in co-regulation and behaviour. 
If you would like to join CACHE Alumni, the association for professional caregivers, you can find us at www.cachealumni.org.uk.
Membership is free and you'll find loads more examples of best practice, lots of great sector insight and opinion from subject specialists across Care, Education and Early Years. 
You can find Mine on Twitter at @MineEYMind and on LinkedIn and Facebook. You can find out more about Mine's work at https://mineconkbayir.co.uk or through attending the CACHE conferences or Mine's dedicated Neuroscience and Early Intervention conference in March. 
You can find Dawn on Twitter at @DawnConnieM and on LinkedIn. 
Until next time.... Take care.

S1E10 - Dawn learns about Early Years Education with Adam Chapman

Hi and welcome to Pod-CACHE, the portable CPD and best practice podcast from CACHE, presented by Dawn Mulvaney - Editor of www.CACHEAlumni.org.uk
In this episode, Dawn talks to Adam Chapman, a Further Education Professional who teaches in a work-based learning context.  Adam is a passionate supporter of Early Years Education and one of the team behind the #EYTwitterTagTeam, an online community supporting sharing and learning between Early Years professionals. 
Dawn and Adam talk about Men in Childcare and increasing male interest in the sector, learner recruitment, how people can improve their practice and the Early Years curriculum - the EYFS. 
If you would like to join CACHE Alumni, the association for professional caregivers, you can find us at www.cachealumni.org.uk.
Membership is free and you'll find loads more examples of best practice, lots of great sector insight and opinion from subject specialists across Care, Education and Early Years. 
Until next time.... Take care.

S1E09 - Dawn chats Nannies, Nanny Agencies and support with the Association of Nanny Agencies

Hi and welcome to POD-CACHE, the portable CPD and best practice podcast from CACHE, presented by Dawn Newman - Editor of www.CACHEAlumni.org.uk
In this episode, Dawn talks to Sarah Parkin, the Chair of the Association of Nanny Agencies (ANA) and owner of Kids Deserve the Best Nanny Agency. Sarah is keen to support the sector and help to raise standards and awareness of the amazing service that Nannies and Nanny Agencies can provide.
Dawn and Sarah talk about the possible pitfalls for parents when employing their own Nanny, why agencies can be helpful, legislation changes and the support available to Nannies, Parents and Nanny Agencies through the Association. 
It's a little loud in the background of this episode, as Sarah and I recorded in a busy office, but it gets much better as the episode ticks through, so please bear with us! 
If you would like to join CACHE Alumni, the association for professional caregivers, you can find us at www.cachealumni.org.uk.
Membership is free and you'll find loads more examples of best practice, lots of great sector insight and opinion from subject specialists across Care, Education and Early Years. 
Until next time.... Take care.

S1E08 - Dawn talks CPD with Thalia Galloway - eLearning Development Lead at eLearning For You

Hi and welcome to POD-CACHE, the portable CPD and best practice podcast from CACHE, presented by Dawn Newman - Editor of www.CACHEAlumni.org.uk
In this episode, Dawn talks to Thalia Galloway, eLearning Development Lead at eLearning For You. Thalia is an advocate for equality of support for anyone receiving care and helps to support this through developing training and development courses for Health and Social Care professionals and their employers. 
Dawn and Thalia talk CPD, personal development and barriers to training in this 40-minute long episode. 
If you would like to join CACHE Alumni, the association for professional caregivers, you can find us at www.cachealumni.org.uk.
Membership is free and you'll find loads more examples of best practice, lots of great sector insight and opinion from subject specialists across Care, Education and Early Years. 
Until next time.... Take care.

S1E07 - Dawn learns about the I Care Ambassadors with Anna McLaren from Skills for Care

Hi and welcome to POD-CACHE, the portable CPD and best practice podcast from CACHE, presented by Dawn Newman - Editor of www.CACHEAlumni.org.uk
In this episode, Dawn talks to Anna McLaren, Project Manager for recruitment and retention for Skills for Care. Anna looks after the I Care Ambassadors initiative, helping to raise the profile of caring roles and supporting employers to attract & keep caring staff with the right values. 
Dawn and Anna talk unfilled vacancies, values-based recruitment and talk about the I Care, Ambassadors, who get involved with Skills for Care to share their experience and passion with those who may wish to join the care workforce. 
If you would like to join CACHE Alumni, the association for professional caregivers, you can find us at www.cachealumni.org.uk.
Membership is free and you'll find loads more examples of best practice, lots of great sector insight and opinion from subject specialists across Care, Education and Early Years. 
This episode has some slight background noise in our recording. We hope that it isn't too distracting. Statistics were correct at the time of recording, but updated care employment facts, statistics and reports can be found on the Skills For Care website at; https://www.skillsforcare.org.uk/adult-social-care-workforce-data/adult-social-care-workforce-data.aspx
Until next time.... Take care.
 

S1E06 - Dawn interviews Jake Forecast - Student Teacher and Nursery Nurse

Hi and welcome to POD-CACHE, the portable CPD and best practice podcast from CACHE, presented by Dawn Newman - Editor of www.CACHEAlumni.org.uk
In this episode, Dawn talks to Jake Forecast, Early Student Teacher and Level 3 Early Years Educator. Jake currently works as a Nursery Nurse, whilst training to be a Primary Education Teacher and is an advocate for more #MenInEarlyYears.
Dawn and Jake talk about childcare and early years education, men in childcare and the experience of being a student teacher. 
If you would like to join CACHE Alumni, the association for professional caregivers, you can find us at www.cachealumni.org.uk.
Membership is free and you'll find loads more examples of best practice, lots of great sector insight and opinion from subject specialists across Care, Education and Early Years. 
Until next time.... Take care.

S1E05 - Dawn chats wellbeing with Faye Oram from Kerrie’s Cherubs Childcare

Hi and welcome to POD-CACHE, the portable CPD and best practice podcast from CACHE, presented by Dawn Newman - Editor of www.CACHEAlumni.org.uk
We've had a short break for summer, but we've not stopped recording, so we'll not be breaking again for a while!
In this episode, Dawn talks to Faye Oram, deputy manager of Kerrie's Cherubs Childcare in Blyth, Northumberland. Faye is a trained Health Advocate and has been involved in the NHS North East Better Health at Work Award.
Dawn and Faye chat about childcare and early years education, wellbeing at work and Faye gives us some top tips that we could all implement at work to improve morale and wellbeing. 
If you want to find out more about the North East Better Health at Work Award, you can find an overview here;http://www.betterhealthatworkne.org/index.php?section=2If you would like to join CACHE Alumni, the association for professional caregivers, you can find us at www.cachealumni.org.uk.
Membership is free and you'll find loads more examples of best practice, lots of great sector insight and opinion from subject specialists across Care, Education and Early Years. 
Until next time.... Take care.

S1E04 - Dawn catches up with Chris Turner - Student Learning Disabilities Nurse

Hi and welcome to POD-CACHE, the portable CPD and best practice podcast from CACHE, presented by Dawn Newman - Editor of www.CACHEAlumni.org.uk
In this episode, Dawn talks to Chris Turner about his new career as a Learning Disabilities Nurse, university life as an adult and collaboration with other caring roles in the pursuit of excellent support for his patients. 
Chris is a nurse in his third year of training, with a background in customer service and accessibility.  He's passionate about making people's lives better and has a way of putting peple at ease. 
You can find out more about the work that Chris does by following him on Twitter, where he tweets as @TurnerNurse and we'll shortly be publishing our first article from Chris as a contributing author to the CACHE Alumni articles section!
Oh..and Chris has asked me to let you all know that, in this episode, CQC guidelines on anonymising sensitive information was followed. Names, genders, dates and identifying details were edited for all case studies mentioned. 
If you want to join CACHE Alumni, the association for professional caregivers, you can find us at www.cachealumni.org.uk.
Membership is free and you'll find loads more examples of best practice, lots of great sector insight and opinion from subject specialists across Care, Education and Early Years. 
Until next time.... Take care.

S1E03 - Dawn interviews Stephen Mordue - Senior Social Work Lecturer at Sunderland University

Hi and welcome to POD-CACHE, the portable CPD and best practice podcast from CACHE, presented by Dawn Newman - Editor of www.CACHEAlumni.org.uk
In this episode, Dawn talks to Stephen Mordue about social care, adult social work best practice, recruitment and the importance of self-care in caring job roles. 
Stephen is an experienced social worker, with a specialism in working with older people.  A Senior Social Work Lecturer at Sunderland University, Stephen is also the host and writer of the Social Work Shorts Podcast and a keen musician.  Stephen's passion for organisation, productivity and self care is catching.... so be prepared to tear through your to-do list and set some time aside just for you, after listening to this week's episode!
You can find out more about the work that Stephen does over at the Social Work Shorts podcast, or on LinkedIn, Instagram (@SocialWorkShorts) and Twitter (@sjmordue).
If you want to join CACHE Alumni, the association for professional caregivers, you can find us at www.cachealumni.org.uk.
Membership is free and you'll find loads more examples of best practice, lots of great sector insight and opinion from subject specialists across Care, Education and Early Years. 
Until next time.... Take care.