EDDIE’s LAUNCHPADS

Brian Abram

In this Dogsthorpe Infant School podcast, hear the amazing story of Brian Abram, his young grandson and the series of books that feature them. This is the incredible story of ‘GRANDAD WHEELS’. 
Social media links linked to this episode are are :
Website www.grandadwheels.com
Facebook: @grandadwheels
X: @GrandadWheels
https://www.dogsthorpeinfants.co.uk
 

Richard Fenwick

Richard Fenwick studied horticulture at Askham Bryan College qualifying at level 5 and specializing in micropropagation and plant science.
Richard has worked in horticulture for over 20 years in a range of sectors including; commercial nursery work, garden maintenance, retail and design. In 2012 Richard became a tutor at Bishop Burton Collegeteaching a range of subjects at  levels 1 to 6. 
He has been a STEM Ambassador for 18 years promoting the STEM subjects in schools and colleges in partnership with NYBEP.
Richard provides plants in test tubes. All grown in a colourful nutrient rich gel 
Kits available for Schools, Colleges, Science & STEM Clubs or for homes or as ‘favours’ at weddings etc. 
 
Bean, Chilli, Courgette, Pea, Pumpkin, Sunflower.
Great fun! 
https://www.plantletculture.com/shop
 
 

Ramya Julian

Eddie and Captain Dave meet the children’s author Ramya Julian on this week’s Dogsthorpe Infant School podcast. 
Here's the link to my website - www.ramyajulian.com
 
And there are amazing free teaching resources to go with every book, which can be obtained by visiting…. 
 
.www.ramyajulian.com/teachingresources
 
All of the books featured in today’s show are available on Ramya’s website, most bookshops and on Amazon.
 
If anyone wants signed copies, they can be ordered through her website.

Great Central Railway. Pt 2.

Eddie and Cap’n Dave continue their exploration on the Great Central Railway.
 
The Great Central Railway exists today because a group of determined volunteers in 1969 saved the line following its closure by British Rail to recreate the experience of a main line steam railway for  many generations to come.
 
Today the staff and volunteers of the GCR proudly cherish and develop their legacy as a contemporary visitor attraction that’s open all year.
 
The GCR run steam and heritage diesel locomotives, as well as heritage railcars to educate children and college students and entertain families whilst preserving the fantastic story of this railway.
The railway also supports primary schools with lessons and experiences for  EYFS, KS1 and KS2.
The GCR is now making links with secondary schools and colleges.  Alongside their apprentices, they host week-long work experiences, (up to 10 a year) and T-level work placements where a student is with them for one day a week for a year. 
Their new Education programmes for secondary schools and colleges are particularly concentrating on employability skills and offer students the opportunity to undertake problem solving and technical challenges, working with mentors from the railway workforce and partner companies from the wider rail industry  Each session will include a visit to our newly re-clad loco shed. They can also cater for SEND students. 
Useful links 
Website: https://www.gcrailway.co.uk
 
Education : education@gcrailway.co.uk 
DIS Website: https://www.dogsthorpeinfants.co.uk
 
GCR Reunification : https://www.gcrailway.co.uk/about/reunification/
 
 
 
 
 
 

Great Central Railway pt1

A two-part adventure (part 2 next week) for Eddie, the well-being dog and his pilot, Cap’n Dave.
 
This week Captain Dave and Eddie visit the UK’s only double track, main line heritage railway.
 
The Great Central Railway exists today because a group of determined volunteers in 1969 saved the line following its closure by British Rail to recreate the experience of a main line steam railway for  many generations to come.
 
Today the staff and volunteers of the GCR proudly cherish and develop their legacy as a contemporary visitor attraction that’s open all year.
 
The GCR run steam and heritage diesel locomotives, as well as heritage railcars to educate children and college students and entertain families whilst preserving the fantastic story of this railway.
The railway also supports primary schools with lessons and experiences for  EYFS, KS1 and KS2.
The GCR is now making links with secondary schools and colleges.  Alongside their apprentices, they host week-long work experiences, (up to 10 a year) and T-level work placements where a student is with them for one day a week for a year. 
Their new Education programmes for secondary schools and colleges are particularly concentrating on employability skills and offer students the opportunity to undertake problem solving and technical challenges, working with mentors from the railway workforce and partner companies from the wider rail industry  Each session will include a visit to our newly re-clad loco shed. They can also cater for SEND students. 
Useful links 
Website: https://www.gcrailway.co.uk
 
Education : education@gcrailway.co.uk 
DIS Website: https://www.dogsthorpeinfants.co.uk
 
GCR Reunification : https://www.gcrailway.co.uk/about/reunification/
 
 
 
 
 
 

Helen Heraldsen

Our guest author on Eddie’s Launchpads today is Helen Heraldsen.
Helen grew up and still lives in Cumbria, on the edge of the Lake District.
She's also known as The Writer in Wellies due to the fact that whenever she's not writing, she's outside with her horses and dogs in the Cumbrian rain!
Helen has always loved reading and animals, so, as an author, she combines the two by writing books about the ponies and pooches in her own life.
Helen describes this as her dream job. 
For more information about Helen and her books please visit
https://www.helenharaldsen.co.uk
 
Eddie’s Launchpads is the Dogsthorpe Infant School  podcast for parents, teachers and schools.
It is an EdStar production for Hampton Academies Trust. https://www.dogsthorpeinfants.co.uk
 

Nadia Hewstone

Nadia Hewstone is a former Headteacher who now works full-time as a professional coach. Through Destino Coaching Nadia supports school leaders with coaching programmes and personal development work. She is also a neurodiversity advocate and champions the need to adjust curriculum and approaches to teaching which consider the strengths and needs of young people with autism, ADHD and other neurodiversity challenges.
Nadia’s book ‘ The Unhappy Headteacher’ is a guide for headteachers, who what to uncover the joy in the role and learn some tools to support them through some of the big challenges in headship. 
Nadia lives in Norfolk with her husband and two teenage children.
Destino Website
destinocoaching.co.uk 
 
Socials
https://www.instagram.com/destino.coaching_nadia
Nadia Hewstone ACC | LinkedIn
 
Facebook
 
Landing page for LEAP
https://nadia-jarana.mykajabi.com/leap
 
Affiliate link to book
http://amzn.to/3QEXikE
 
Headteacher SOS Group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/5144922005628650/?mibextid=oMANbw

Lisa J. Allen

Season 6 of the Dogsthorpe Infant School podcast continues with another visit to Liverpool. This time to meet the children’s author, Lisa J. Allen and her black cat called Charlie.
In her past life, Lisa was an award-winning regional business journalist, but more recently she enjoyed a brief stint as a college librarian.
Her middle grade fiction and poetry usually features baked goods, comedy and mythical, magical mayhem but she has a new book out which she tells us about in this episode.
The story is called ‘Undercover Angel - Crash Landing.’ After listening to this podcast, visit Lisa’s website at 
https://lisajallen.com