In this clip from In My Kitchen with Yvonne, Betty Johnson and Matthew explore one of the most urgent and overlooked questions in education today belonging.

Betty references Ofsted's Golden Thread: belong, achieve, thrive and asks the questions schools need to sit with:

• Are children's voices being heard?
• Do their questions matter?
• Are we creating safe spaces or just ticking boxes?

Matthew shares his personal story of being diagnosed with dyslexia at university and how finally having the right tools didn't just change his grades, it changed his life.

AI became the bridge to a world that had previously shut him out.

This isn't just about inclusion policy. It's about whether every child especially those who learn differently feels seen, valued, and part of something.

What does belonging look like in your school? Tell us in the comments.

Guests in this episode:

• Betty Johnson School Improvement Partner & Director, Renovate Recruitment & Consultancy, Host of B3 Inspire
• Matthew Assistant School Director, Cambridge School Bucharest & AI in Education advocate

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The conversation explores the impact of AI on support and adaptation, emphasizing the potential for AI to enhance inclusion and equality through technology. The discussion highlights personal experiences and the role of AI in education and society.

Takeaways

• AI as a tool for support
• Inclusion and equality through technology

Chapters

• 00:00 The Impact of AI on Support and Adaptation

In this episode, Dr. Adam McCartney discusses the challenges of diagnosing ADHD, the impact of adverse childhood experiences, the role of the parasympathetic nervous system, and the importance of nurturing relationships in managing ADHD. He also explores the resilience of children with ADHD and the best approaches to engage them in conversations. The conversation delves into the importance of meaningful dialogue and engagement in education, the impact of economic and technological factors on students, the recognition of subtle signs of ADHD and well-being challenges, the importance of recognizing signs at home and in the classroom, the impact of transition stress and policy interventions in education, the need to embed soft skills in education, and a segment dedicated to getting to know Dr. Adam McCartney.

Takeaways

• ADHD diagnosis and comorbidities
• Challenges in diagnosing ADHD
• Impact of adverse childhood experiences on ADHD
• Relational approach to supporting children with ADHD
• Role of parasympathetic nervous system in ADHD
• Resilience and nurturing relationships in ADHD management
• Engaging children with ADHD in conversations Not all struggling children are visible
• Many signs of ADHD and well-being challenges are subtle and easy to miss
• The education sector needs to move towards re-professionalizing teachers

Chapters

• 00:00 Engaging Children with ADHD in Conversations
• 36:41 Meaningful Dialogue and Engagement
• 43:13 Subtle Signs of ADHD and Well-being Challenges
• 53:18 Embedding Soft Skills in Education