In this episode Grace and David from Lancashire Talking Therapies discuss what CBT is, how to deal with being put in stressful situations and top tips on dealing with exam stress.By blackpoolsixth

In this episode, Jamie from NHS Blackpool Talking Therapies joins Sam and Dave to discuss what therapy is, how it can be accessed and some strategies to help when you are feeling anxious.By blackpoolsixth

In this week's podcast hosts Dave and Sam are joined by Pharyn and Harry from the Blackpool Sixth Student Council. They discuss exam anxiety and how you can best help yourself be prepared for exams, offering some top tips for exam success.By blackpoolsixth

In this podcast hosts Dave and Sam are joined by Nicola Kelly our Assistant Head of Marketing and Liaison. They delve into how to break negative habits and form positive ones, in order to live and study to your full potential.By blackpoolsixth

In this episode hosts Dave and Sam are joined by one of our college Directors, Caroline, to discuss 9 key concepts for success and how you can implement them to achieve greater happiness and wellbeing.By blackpoolsixth

In this week's podcast, hosts Dave and Sam talk to Helen Thornley, Deputy Head of Admissions, Liaison and Marketing about the effects social media is having on our wellbeing, and what we can do to use social media in a productive, fulfilling way.By blackpoolsixth

In the second of our wellbeing podcasts of 2022 hosts Sam and Dave are joined by Alex (Route3 Lead) to discuss relaxation, take part in some yoga and provide a short guided meditation.By blackpoolsixth

The Blackpool Sixth Thrive podcasts are back, once again focusing on health and wellbeing. In this first episode of 2022, Sam Brown (Head of Business and ICT) and Dave Williams (Head of Additional Learning Support) discuss well-being in general terms, how you can be more candle, and Jonny Wilkinson doing his washing up.…

Are you interested in a career in the Police? Would you like to know more about what it is like working in modern policing? In this episode of our BTEC Uniformed Protective Services Podcast, Paul Moran chats to Inspector Kirsty Wyatt from Lancashire Constabulary about her career journey and experiences. Kirsty provides excellent information about t…

In this podcast, teachers Rob and Clair talk about loneliness. Loneliness can take many forms and can affect pretty much anyone at some stage in their lives. Rob and Clair discuss how to help deal with feelings of loneliness and lack of connection with other people. They also talk about the simple ways in which we can support family, friends, colle…

In this episode, Carmen and Julia from our Additional Learning Support team talk about the Mental Health Awareness Week which runs from 10-14 May. The particular theme of the week is connecting with nature and this episode covers some of the benefits to wellbeing to be found in spending time outside in nature and in growing your own flowers and veg…

In this latest episode from our BTEC Unformed Protective Services team, Paul Moran talks to Sergeant Tony Davenport from RAF Outreach about the fantastic career opportunities offered by the Royal Air Force. Tony outlines his own experiences from nearly 20 years in the service which have included a variety of roles and working in different parts of …

In this latest episode in the Thrive series of wellbeing podcasts, Blackpool Sixth staff members Dan and Sophie look back at their experience of 'lockdown' and other Coronavirus restrictions over the past year. They discuss what they feel they have learnt from the experience and how their students have responded to the events of the past year. They…

In this latest episode in the 'Thrive' wellbeing series, Blackpool Sixth maths teachers Rob and Callum discuss the importance of learning from failure. They reflect on setbacks they have experienced in their lives and what they learnt from them. They share their perspectives on how failure can often be the starting point for success. Their conversa…

In this latest episode of the Thrive podcast series, Blackpool Sixth staff members Stuart and Helen discuss what can be learnt from books about improving your wellbeing. They focus particularly on the book 'Feel the Fear and Do it Anyway' by Susan Jeffers. They have both found this book very helpful in dealing with situations such as making big dec…

Ever wondered what life is like for a paramedic? In this first episode in a new series produced by our Uniformed Protective Services team, we hear from James Gorrie, a former Blackpool Sixth student who works as a paramedic in the North West. James is in conversation with UPS teacher Paul Moran, and the two discuss the challenges of a career on the…

In this episode Blackpool Sixth staff members Curtis and Amanda talk about mental health. Curtis describes his own struggles with poor mental health and how he deals with it. The conversation also covers how best to support others with their mental health and the importance of breaking down the stigma about talking about this immensely important to…

This special episode of the Thrive podcast series forms part of Blackpool Sixth's 'Wellbeing Week'. Our Principal, Jill, is in conversation with Student Wellbeing Lead, Dave. Jill describes how she maintains her own mental and physical wellbeing on a day-to-day basis and reflects on how she has coped with the many challenges of 'life in lockdown'.…

In this episode, Elaine, our Head of Visual Arts and our library manager, Helen, discuss how art of all kinds can provide a great boost to wellbeing whether we are creating something new or appreciating what others have produced. The episode also emphasizes the importance of finding joy in your interests and studies and not being afraid to show off…

In this episode health and social care teachers Laurissa and Jodie, both with nursing backgrounds, explore the impact the current 'lockdown' may be having on those crucial elements of wellbeing: good sleep and healthy eating. They are joined by current health and social care student, Emily, and offer some excellent 'self-care' tips to help improve …

In this episode, Blackpool Sixth staff members Alex and Dave review the results of the college's recent student wellbeing survey. They share what students say they are finding most helpful in terms of boosting their mental and physical health during these challenging times. Please see the Thrive web resource for a wide variety of ideas, resources a…

In this fourth episode of our Thrive series, Blackpool Sixth teachers Clair and Rob talk about how they maintain their own well-being with a variety of simple-to-use strategies. They discuss how simple everyday activities such as a short walk or listening to your favourite music can help you boost your mood. They also recommend some mini-challenges…

In this third episode of Blackpool Sixth's podcast series on wellbeing, drama teacher and technology for learning lead Matt Jones talks about how the constant bombardment of social media and other technology can put a strain on our mental health. In this entertaining and informative episode, Matt suggests ways in which we can keep technology in its…

In this second of the Thrive series of podcasts, Blackpool Sixth students Amy and Aaron talk to Deputy Principal, Gail Yeadon, about their experiences in 2020, a year dominated by the Covid pandemic. They talk about how they coped in their studies and their lives outside college in such strange and difficult circumstances. They also pass on some in…

This is the first in a series of podcasts produced as part of the Thrive project at Blackpool Sixth. Thrive aims to help students, staff and the college's wider community with strategies to boost their mental and physical wellbeing. In this first podcast, Blackpool Sixth staff members Dave Williams and Steve Legge discuss what wellbeing means to th…