Creative Minds; Shaping the Future

This podcast is a space to discuss creativity: in society, in the workplace, in education.

In each episode we explore definitions of creativity with guests from a range of backgrounds and ask whether or not creativity has a place in education.

If you enjoy the podcast you might also like my book 'A creative primary curriculum for all' https://amzn.eu/d/0UTTfsk

Background music provided by:

Chloe Clayton

Podcasting since 2025 • 40 episodes

Creative Minds; Shaping the Future

Latest Episodes

Are we teachers or scheme deliverers? (S3 Ep3)

Dr. Alistair Bryce-Clegg has dedicated over three decades of his career to Early Years education. His passion lies in fostering children's potential and enhancing early childhood education practices. He draws on his experiences as a teacher and...

October 04, 2026 • Season 3 • Episode 3 • 1:01:18

If you're too frightened to take risks, nothing is ever going to happen! (CC Ep3)

Five Acre Wood school in Maidstone, Kent (affectionately known as FAW) is the largest special needs school in the UK; currently catering for 878 pupils aged between 4 and 19 with a wide range of needs such as those with Profound and Multiple Le...

September 29, 2026 • Season 100 • Episode 3 • 48:32

How can we 'bounce back' from challenges? (S3 Ep2)

Suzanne Miles is a Social Scientist, personal and performance coach, author and trainer. She is also the creator of Trick box. Trick Box believe that individuals of all ages can thrive by developing personal Happy Life Habits to get...

September 24, 2026 • Season 3 • Episode 2 • 52:48

Reading for Pleasure, a Creative Conversation (CCEp2)

Reading for pleasure is reading which someone has chosen to do for fun in their free time, with no tests or school rules. The National Literacy Trust’s annual survey showed that the proportion of children reading in their free time had sunk to ...

September 15, 2026 • Season 100 • Episode 2 • 1:10:50

How can you be a curious co-creator? (S3 Ep1)

Dr Jacqueline Harding, is an international child development and education expert, recognised for her work advising government, practitioners and parents. She is a former Headteacher, Government Consultant, and BBC Education Editor,...

September 08, 2026 • Season 3 • Episode 1 • 33:58