Reasons to Care Episode 19: Exceptional School Experiences
Shownotes - Episode 19
Crafting Exceptional School Experiences for All with Langside School’s Jon Seaward & Nicki Priddle
Langside is a school like no other; it’s been a special part of the Diverse Abilities journey since 1959, and continues to create a vibrant community!
At its heart are wonderful people like Principal Jon Seaward, and Deputy Head Nicki Priddle, who join us on a very special episode of Reasons to Care this month.
From the magic of the Langstonbury festival to the everyday triumphs that light up the school, discover how the school’s dedicated team creates magical experiences.
This episode covers:
The incredible multidisciplinary team of therapists, nurses, and dedicated teaching staff
Langside’s very special ‘Langstonbury Festival’, and how events like it bring joy, creativity, and a sense of community to students, staff, and families
The importance of celebrating every achievement, no matter how small
Diverse Abilities’ ongoing mission to foster inclusion, support families, and create meaningful experiences
Our highlights from this episode…
“It’s essential to have different professionals on site at Langside - pupils need to be in the best place physically and mentally to learn and take part in activities.” - 11:50 - Nicki Priddle
“We created Langstonbury off the back of the festivals happening in our area, and wanted the children to experience a festival too.” - 14:45 - Nicki Priddle
“There is nothing better than watching a child that has achieved something, seeing that step and the impact it has on the child and the parent.” - 26:00 - Jon Seaward
“Every now and again, you get a powerful reminder of why we do what we do. We’re about children’s achievement, and the power that can have at any time.” - 27:40 - Jon Seaward
Links & references
Becky Edwards
https://www.linkedin.com/in/becky-edwards-a3693b40/
Clare Rochford
https://www.linkedin.com/in/clare-rochford-65b9501b7/
Join the Diverse Abilities Team
https://diverseabilities.org.uk/careers
Diverse Abilities
https://diverseabilities.org.uk/