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
Episodes
34 episodes
Can cramming for tests have negative consequences? (S2 Ep10)
Prof. Adele Diamond, PhD, FRSC is the Canada Research Chair, Pioneer and Professor of Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience at University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada. She holds a PhD from Harvard and was a postdoctoral fellow at Yale ...
How can we avoid being 'cookie cutter humans'? (S2 Ep9)
Rachael Hall is a trained Royal Academy of Dance Classical Ballet teacher, Master Matwork Pilates teacher, Franklin Method Educator and Biomechanics Coach. At the age of 11, she attended the Royal Ballet School and received full-tim...
How can rap help you to discover who you are? (S2 Ep8)
Martin is a Live Poet, Creative Educator, Musician, Writing Tutor: Young People's Laureate for Wales 2013-16. He is also in a global folk band. Martin began his practice as a creative educator in Liverpool in 1996 when he was put on...
Can collaborative music-making build communities? (S2 Ep7)
Chloe Clayton is a pianist, musical director, composer and teacher. Chloe studied at Exeter College where she discovered a love for musical performance when playing within pop and rock ensembles. She then went on to the Royal Welsh ...
Creative Spark 10
Would you like the opportunity to write and be published? Listen to this Creative Spark to find out how!This publication opportunity expired as of 1/7/26Find me on LinkedIn for more information:https://www.linkedin.com/in/e...
Giving a voice to the voiceless. (S2 Ep6)
Caroline Preston is a unique and contemporary origami artist. She has featured in global advertising for HSBC with Saatchi and Saatchi, Channel 5 TV, Vogue Magazine and exhibits nationally and internationally. She is also the Education Leader a...
Curriculum and Assessment Review - Discussion (Creative Conversations Ep1)
This episode is the first in an exclusive series for subscribers; relaxed conversations with a panel of experts passionate about creativity. These episodes vary in length but are typically longer than the regular ones due to the nature of multi...
What if we empower children through creative writing? (S2 Ep5)
Karen Greaves is a children’s writer, tutor and workshop leader. She has worked as a tour guide, classroom practitioner and literacy intervention teacher. Her writing career has included a range of well-received stories and playscripts commissi...
Hello to listeners in South America. Did you get a shout out? (CS9)
Where in the world are listeners located? Listen to this micro episode to find out!
Must a shared language always be spoken? (S2 Ep4)
Claire Sundin has worked as a professional actor across the UK, in the West End and New York. She is the Artistic Director of Embracing Arts, making high quality theatre experiences interactive & accessible to all.Embracing Arts is a...
What is 'A Creative Primary Curriculum for All'? (CS8)
https://www.routledge.com/A-Creative-Primary-Curriculum-for-All/Palastanga/p/book/9780367470722The curriculum in many pr...
Take the lid off children's thinking! (S2 Ep3)
Paula Briggs is the author of 'Drawing Projects for Children' and 'Make, Build, Create: Sculpture Projects for Children'. She is a determined advocate for the importance of art, and art education, in all our lives. She studied sculpture at Norw...
Hello Asia! Let's learn more about this continent! (CS7)
Where in the world are listeners located? Listen to this micro episode to find out!
What is it about art that enables us to thrive? (S2 Ep2)
Natasha Nechat-Murphy is a dedicated and experienced primary educator with a First Class Honours degree in Primary Education Studies. Her career has taken her through various roles—from nursery nurse to SEN support assistant, teaching assistant...
Oceania listeners, welcome! Is your country listed? (CS6)
Where in the world are listeners located? Listen to this micro episode to find out!
Should creativity be available on prescription? (S2 Ep1)
Gloria Garbujo is a Creative Arts Therapist, Coach, Supervisor, and Consultant. She helps individuals and organisations cultivate resilience and embrace change through creative methods. She has over a decade of professional experience working w...
Shining a light on beacons of hope! (S1 Ep12)
Jo runs a social enterprise 'Progressive Education' which is raising awareness of alternatives to conventional schooling. She is passionate about education which gives young people appropriate skills for the 21st Century and puts children’s rig...
Is your country located in Africa? Listen in to see if you are mentioned! (CS5)
Which countries are downloading episodes? Listen to this micro episode to find out!
Spread some happiness and throw the frog! (S1 Ep11)
Shonette Bason is a primary school teacher and Early Years specialist with over 30 years of classroom experience. She is also an author and motivational speaker, passionate about exciting children’s and practitioner’s learning. Her boundless en...
Hello North America! Is your country mentioned? (CS4)
How expansive is our network? Listen to this micro episode to find out!
Are you bothered? (S1 Ep10)
Hywel Roberts has taught in secondary, primary and special settings for almost 30 years. He shows others how to bring learning to life for all children and young people. In particular, he has drawn on and adapted the work of Dorothy Heathcote, ...
Hello Europe! (CS3)
Where in the world are listeners located? Listen to this micro episode to find out!
Do you want to launch creativity in your space?(S1 Ep9)
Winsy is the Global Director of Education & Innovation at Rocket Productions.With over 16 years in the British independent education sector, she has held leadership roles, developed pedagogical frameworks, designed learning environme...
Who will I discover in Series 1? (CS2)
Who's who! Listen to this micro episode to find out!
Are we counting stones or encouraging innovation? (S1 Ep8)
Dr Mark Williams is an internationally recognised professor of cognitive neuroscience, (cognitive neuroscience is focused on studying the brain and learning, how it uses thought, senses and experiences to inform understanding and gain new knowl...
