Ep 48 – MI in schools
Ep 48 – MI in schools
Glenn Hinds MI in schools
Glenn and Sebastian welcomed Andrew Williams, NPQH to the podcast for a fascinating and timely discussion on MI in schools. Andy has taught for 28 years, the last 10 years as Deputy Headteacher 
at a large secondary school in South Wales. He was the winner of the Pearson’s Teacher of the Year Award in 2000. His work on building a frame for maintaining and repairing relationships has led him to be seconded to work with Chief Constable at Gwent Police Force,
Andy has served alongside the Chief Executive Officer in three Local Authorities and most recently with a Championship Football Club. He has worked closely with Professor Stephen Rollnick on Motivational Interviewing in School and has provided seminars across the world on restorative approaches and the link to mental health and wellbeing. In addition to his work with Professor Rollnick he is now working with Dr Belinda Hopkins on mediation and restorative leadership.
He is a practising Zen Buddhist and lives with his partner Matthew and his young Beagle, Olly.
Motivational Interviewing in schools
Andrew explores how Motivational Interviewing can contribute to school cultures built around relationships, inclusion and learning rather than compliance alone. The discussion considers how changes in everyday conversations between staff and young people can support wellbeing, behaviour and engagement.
Andy also examines the relationship between MI and restorative approaches, including the importance of repairing relationships and developing a culture that supports genuine dialogue. These themes connect with Partnership, Engaging and Acceptance in Motivational Interviewing.
In this episode
00:00 – A peek at the episode
05:30 – Andy’s intro and early MI story: Developing a culture in schools that supports quality relationships
09:00 – Community over compliance: “Well-being comes in the slipstream of good learning”
13:15 – Implementation of culture change in schools leads to improvements in behavior and learning
19:10 – How restorative approaches blend with MI and a more inclusive school culture
25:10 – Teachers’ use of MI processes and skills facilitates good learning
30:00 – Why affirmations are more helpful than praise
32:30 – Reintegrating the school community as members return from, and amidst COVID
42:00 – Andy finishing his dissertation on mindfulness with children in schools and other projects
43:51 – End of recording
Links and contact information:
– email: connectandy00@gmail.com
– Website: www.restoreourschools.com
For suggestions, questions and to enquire about training in Motivational Interviewing contact Glenn & Sebastian
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