Reframing Education

Join Revd Cliff Swartz to explore the role of school chaplaincy and a Christian response to well-being. Cliff shares insights from his extensive experience in both UK and US educational settings, discussing the importance of chaplains in providing spiritual and pastoral care, the high points and the challenges faced in a changing societal landscape. Consider where Christianity gives a unique perspective on well-being, the concept of eudaimonia, and the role of wellness centres in schools, emphasising the need for a clear understanding of purpose in education.   ▶️ Listen on YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@ReframingEd   Show notes 🔍 Luke 2:52 - https://tinyurl.com/p62d9hz8 Master and Commander - Patrick O’Brian - https://tinyurl.com/azn8ts3f Princeton Anglican Church - https://princetonanglican.org/ The Lamentation of a Sinner – Katherine Parr - https://tinyurl.com/4c9pbyp8   Support the show 👉 Patreon (monthly support & book group):https://patreon.com/ReframingEd    👉 GoFundMe (one-time support): https://gofund.me/a3df1a8e6  

Explore a vision of education as formation of fully flourishing human beings, with Mrs Robyn Burlew. Hear about the impact of the book ‘Desiring the Kingdom’ and a view of education that goes beyond informational to formational – what changes did it lead to in classroom habits and why. ▶️ Listen on YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@ReframingEd   Show notes 🔍 The book of Proverbs - https://tinyurl.com/y25b8fcc Desiring the Kingdom – J K A Smith - https://tinyurl.com/7fdwyvmn Veritas School - https://www.veritasschool.com/ Mrs Robyn Burlew – Building a cohesive school culture - https://tinyurl.com/yc5pu4xm Habits of the household – J W Earley - https://tinyurl.com/yc4nhehd    Support the show 👉 Patreon (monthly support & book group):https://patreon.com/ReframingEd    👉 GoFundMe (one-time support): https://gofund.me/a3df1a8e6

Steve Beegoo, Head of Education at Christian Concern, highlights several encouraging trends in UK education today and considers challenges such as the Nov 2025 UK Supreme Court ruling on religious education in NI state schools. How can parents engage positively in their children’s school? How can believers make the most of the wonderful opportunities in different settings? ▶️ Listen on YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@ReframingEd Show notes 🔍 Matthew 5v13-16 – https://tinyurl.com/bdddhfan The Book That Made Your World - Vishal Mangalwadi - https://tinyurl.com/4fn3kkan The Third Education Revolution - Vishal Mangalwadi - https://tinyurl.com/mrxt3566 UK Supreme Court Ruling NI schools - https://tinyurl.com/2n29ktnn The Christian Concern Education Revolution Conference - https://christianconcern.com/events/ https://education.christianconcern.com/   Support the show 👉 Patreon (monthly support & book group):https://patreon.com/ReframingEd    👉 GoFundMe (one-time support): https://gofund.me/a3df1a8e6

Join Maria Jones - the Centre Coordinator for Education at Regina Caeli UK - to discuss the role of parents and the innovative approach of Regina Caeli, a hybrid educational model that integrates classical and Catholic education that opened near Bedford in 2019. Maria shares her personal journey of faith and education, emphasizing the importance of parental involvement in various educational settings. ▶️ Listen on YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@ReframingEd Show notes 🔍 The book of Exodus - https://tinyurl.com/ykfcbatd https://www.rcahybrid.org.uk/ The Well-Educated Mind - https://tinyurl.com/yc3rradh Before Austen Comes Aesop - https://tinyurl.com/nkmr4j2r Dorothy L. Sayers, The Lost Tools of Learning - https://tinyurl.com/bdd5e66w   Support the show 👉 Patreon (monthly support & book group): https://patreon.com/ReframingEd 👉 GoFundMe (one-time support): https://gofund.me/a3df1a8e6  

Why do some leaders succeed while others falter? Mr Geoff Cresswell, a seasoned UK head and leadership mentor explores the theme of wisdom in leadership, emphasising the importance of applying biblical principles, particularly from the book of Proverbs, to leadership roles in schools and beyond. ▶️ Listen on YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@ReframingEd Show notes 🔍 Proverbs 20:28 - https://tinyurl.com/cwav2f2n The Final Year by Matt Goodfellow - https://tinyurl.com/4dv7u4m8 Mr Geoff Cresswell - https://tinyurl.com/4hd4hd8b    Support the show 👉 Patreon (monthly support & book group):https://patreon.com/ReframingEd    👉 GoFundMe (one-time support): https://gofund.me/a3df1a8e6

Eric Cook - President and CEO of the Society for Classical Learning - points to the importance of clear vision in education, since ‘why’ directs ‘what’ and ‘how’. Eric outlines the principles and practices of Classical Christian Education and its pursuit of wisdom and virtue. What was his personal journey towards embracing this educational philosophy and how has the movement grown in the United States? ▶️ Listen on YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@ReframingEd Show notes 🔍 Proverbs 1:7 – https://tinyurl.com/38zcrscp https://societyforclassicallearning.org/ Erasmus of Rotterdam: The Spirit of a Scholar - https://tinyurl.com/4njxmvak How to Save the West: Ancient Wisdom for 5 Modern Crises - https://tinyurl.com/4ywv6ecn Dorothy L. Sayers, The Lost Tools of Learning - https://tinyurl.com/bdd5e66w    Support the show 👉 Patreon (monthly support & book group):https://patreon.com/ReframingEd    👉 GoFundMe (one-time support): https://gofund.me/a3df1a8e6

In this inaugural episode of Reframing Education, hosts Jonathan Thomas and James McKinnell engage with Will Mortimore, who works in educational reform with a particular focus on assessment systems. Explore Will's journey into education and the influence of his Christian faith. Hear about the purpose of this new podcast, exploring fundamental questions surrounding the purpose of education and pursuing conversations around Christ-centered education in the UK.    ▶️ Listen on YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@ReframingEd Show notes 🔍 Deut 6:4-9 - https://tinyurl.com/yc3xzcvp The Schools We Need - https://tinyurl.com/mrma436j Battle Hymn of the Tiger Teachers - https://tinyurl.com/4cwvx83e   Support the show 👉 Patreon (monthly support & book group):https://patreon.com/ReframingEd    👉 GoFundMe (one-time support): https://gofund.me/a3df1a8e6

Launching in early 2026, to open up conversation about Christ-centred education in the UK.