Sep 15, 2026

…With Amy Sayer

Amy Sayer is a mental health and neurodiversity consultant and former secondary school senior leader. This episode discusses the growing mental health crisis among young people, highlighting challenges in accessing CAMHS support, with only 36% of referrals receiving help. Amy emphasises schools'...

Sep 9, 2026

…with Professor Reinhard Pekrun

In this episode, Professor Reinhard Pekrun discusses the critical role emotions play in academic settings. Drawing on his Control-Value Theory, he explains how emotions influence students' learning, motivation, and well-being. Pekrun challenges the oversimplified view that positive...

Sep 1, 2026

...with Professor David Putwain

In this episode, Professor David Putwain, from Liverpool John Moores University, shares his expertise and insights into  test anxiety. Drawing on over 23 years of research, David explains the distinction between stress and anxiety, debunks the myth that moderate anxiety...