WRE - Work, Recognition, Education!
This year we celebrated our 12th anniversary! Over the last 12 years, we have inspired so many learners, employed amazing staff with incredible backgrounds and knowledge, and met numerous incredible people whom we have worked collaboratively with.
All of this is way too good not to share!
Enjoy our podcast episodes!
To find out more about us, visit www.wrecltd.co.uk
Episodes
14 episodes
The Follow up - Underdogs Wellbeing!
One Year On: Underdogs Wellbeing's Incredible JourneyNearly a year after we first met Paul and heard about his inspiring venture, Underdogs Wellbeing, Jo (our Marketing Manager) returns to catch up on everything that’s ha...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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15:45
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From volunteer to employee! - with Gavin.
It's been a while but we are BACK! In our latest episode, Jo, Marketing Manager with Whitehead Ross Education, speaks with Gavin a volunteer with our Together with Parents programme funded by Kent County Council. Toget...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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25:40
"Every story, including mine, is a work in progress" - Paul, Underdogs Wellbeing
In this episode, Paul, Founder of Underdogs Wellbeing joins Jo to talk about his own mental health battles and how his journey has found a gap in professional support for others which inspired him to set up Underdogs Wellbeing.Underdogs...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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24:08
"My dream became a reality! I am so lucky!" - Hayley, Child in the Wild
Have you ever had, what seems like, a crazy idea? That's what happened for Hayley. But how many of us see it through? Hayley did! From scratch she researched, fundraised, made connections, gained qualifications, had high days and l...
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Episode 11
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39:46
Teaching is my passion. I love it so much! - with Maryna
Our first podcast for a while, but it's worth the wait. We are so lucky to have Maryna as one of our adult education tutors here at WREC. She came to us with a strong teaching and business background from Ukraine where she thought s...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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21:43
'Loss is part of life but life is ok' - with Amy T
This episode, our first recording for 2023, is very different to previous episodes. Jo, our Engagement Manager, is chatting with her daughter, Amy, while she is in Australia!The conversation touches on;School lifeUniversit...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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1:00:29
"We're finding our way and supporting each other!" - Paddy & Logan
Our favourite episodes are the ones that feature our learners! Meet Paddy & Logan. They met through our Compass programme in our Newquay centre, have become great friends and are supporting each other to succeed and reco...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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25:57
'Autism doesn't define me! Follow me on Cameron's World of Vlogs'
Cameron has been attending our Traineeship programme in Brighton. He puts a smile on everyone's face whenever he is in and keeps everyone on their toes when he involves them in his 'live' TV presenting!With This Mornin...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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27:22
"Pushing down a brick wall in your mind every day, isn't easy - but it is possible" - with James
To anyone meeting him, James is a confident, driven, happy young man BUT when he has a bad day, he REALLY has a bad day! Over time, through developing self awareness, maturity and a desire to be better, at the age of 20, James is able to ...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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35:03
Chris - "Set yourself a goal and go for it!"
Episode 5 - Meet Chris!Now 34 years old, Chris talks to Jo about his school life and struggles, moving schools, getting into college and finding his way as an adult with learning difficulties. Jo said "this was a tot...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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50:29
"The academic route isn't for everyone - believe in yourself" - with Olly
In our 4th episode, Jo, is joined by Olly! It is our first episode recorded face to face and our first episode with one of our learners. Olly joined our Traineeship programme and in less than 6 months, has gained qualifications...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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29:01
Carina and Gail - "Proud to have supported 100s of families."
In this episode, Jo, Engagement Manager, is joined by Carina and Gail, Parent Support Workers. They have worked on a hugely successful programme for the last 3 years supporting families, couples and single parents to reduce conflict w...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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Marie-Clare, Dorset Mind - "Educating the community to be mentally healthy."
In our 2nd episode, Jo talks to Marie-Clare, Training Manager from Dorset Mind. Marie-Clare talks about the organisation's mission to raise awareness, educate the community and challenge the stigma around mental illness.From her...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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28:16
Ian Ross - 10 years, growth and excited for the future!
In this first full episode, in recognition of the 10th anniversary, Ian Ross, Managing Director, Whitehead-Ross Education and Consulting (WREC) talks about starting the business as a side hustle in 2012, not knowing how big the organisation wou...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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