WREC - Work, Recognition, Education and Careers!

In this episode, Paul, Founder of Underdogs Wellbeing joins Jo to talk about his own mental health battles and how his journey has found a gap in professional support for others which inspired him to set up Underdogs Wellbeing.Underdogs Wellbeing provides comprehensive support for individuals with mental health challenges and their families. This includes peer support with active l

Have you ever had, what seems like, a crazy idea? That's what happened for Hayley. But how many of us see it through? Hayley did! From scratch she researched, fundraised, made connections, gained qualifications, had high days and lows but she persevered and Child in the Wild Forest School was born!Almost 12 months in, Hayley joins us to reflect on her journey and recognise the peop

Our first podcast for a while, but it's worth the wait. We are so lucky to have Maryna as one of our adult education tutors here at WREC. She came to us with a strong teaching and business background from Ukraine where she thought she would be spending her life with her husband and young son.Life has been turned upside down for her and her family but Maryna remains positive and has

This episode, our first recording for 2023, is very different to previous episodes. Jo, our Engagement Manager, is chatting with her daughter, Amy, while she is in Australia!The conversation touches on;School lifeUniversity not being the only optionPushing through times of anxiety and finding positive outcomes *Suicide and Mental HealthDealing with other people's opinions of youTra

Our favourite episodes are the ones that feature our learners! Meet Paddy & Logan. They met through our Compass programme in our Newquay centre, have become great friends and are supporting each other to succeed and recognise their skills and talents! Logan is an accomplished, rated BMX rider and Paddy has amazing art and creative skills. Six months ago, they admit, they would

Cameron has been attending our Traineeship programme in Brighton. He puts a smile on everyone's face whenever he is in and keeps everyone on their toes when he involves them in his 'live' TV presenting!With This Morning and Countdown being his favourite programmes, Cameron enjoys his day through his virtual TV studio life. He has also memorised the Brighton bus routes and created h

To anyone meeting him, James is a confident, driven, happy young man BUT when he has a bad day, he REALLY has a bad day! Over time, through developing self awareness, maturity and a desire to be better, at the age of 20, James is able to push through his mental health barriers on a daily basis! He doesn't claim it's easy but he recognises that it is SO worth it. By training as a PT

Episode 5 - Meet Chris!Now 34 years old, Chris talks to Jo about his school life and struggles, moving schools, getting into college and finding his way as an adult with learning difficulties. Jo said "this was a totally inspiring chat with Chris, whom I have known since he was a child but never really spoken with him at this level! We were both quite emotional after this recording

In our 4th episode, Jo, is joined by Olly! It is our first episode recorded face to face and our first episode with one of our learners. Olly joined our Traineeship programme and in less than 6 months, has gained qualifications, work experience and moved in to full time employment! Huge thanks to Olly in this recording for being so open and honest during this chat. From school life

In this episode, Jo, Engagement Manager, is joined by Carina and Gail, Parent Support Workers. They have worked on a hugely successful programme for the last 3 years supporting families, couples and single parents to reduce conflict within their relationships.Here they talk about some of the successes, the feedback they have received and the differences they have made to people's l