All Chalk

All Chalk
Podcast Description
All Chalk is a podcast celebrating the power of education to help young voices to speak up and create a fairer world.
Each week, we sit down with inspiring teachers or educators to explore their stories, insights, and the impactful work they're doing to foster inclusivity and encourage student participation.
Whether it's school councils, debating, democracy or participation, All Chalk uncovers the real stories behind the people making this happen every day.
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The podcast focuses on themes of inclusivity, student participation, and educational empowerment with episodes discussing innovative school councils, the role of student voice in democracy, and how educators foster engagement among young learners.

All Chalk is a podcast celebrating the power of education to help young voices to speak up and create a fairer world.
Each week, we sit down with inspiring teachers or educators to explore their stories, insights, and the impactful work they’re doing to foster inclusivity and encourage student participation.
Whether it’s school councils, debating, democracy or participation, All Chalk uncovers the real stories behind the people making this happen every day.
New episodes on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & more!

How can a school council help prepare every student for life beyond the classroom, especially in an SEN setting?
In this episode of All Chalk, we speak to Hannah Jarman, Head of PSHE, SRE, and Preparation for Adulthood at Penn Fields School in Wolverhampton. Hannah shares how their SEN school has created a truly inclusive student council – one that reflects the voice of every learner, not just a chosen few.
By embedding the Smart School Councils programme into their curriculum, Penn Fields is helping students develop the communication, confidence, and leadership skills they’ll need for life beyond school. From structured class meetings to student-led initiatives, their approach places pupil voice at the heart of school life.
In this episode, we discuss: Why Penn Fields moved away from a traditional model of school council
How pupil voice is being embedded in lessons and linked to real-world preparation
What student leadership looks like in an SEN context
The role of structured, inclusive debate in building confidence and communication
How every student, from non-verbal learners to those with complex needs, can contribute meaningfully
Hannah’s story is a brilliant example of what’s possible when school councils are built with inclusion, purpose, and real-world impact in mind.
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Learn more about Penn Fields School: https://www.pennfields.com/
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