Episode 21

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30th Jul 2025

Ep 21. How food affects learning - Interview with Penny Taylor MBE

In this conversation, Penny Taylor discusses her role as head of Newark College and her commitment to improving the lives of young people through education and community engagement. She shares innovative approaches to addressing food insecurity among students, the impact of food and energy drinks on learning and wellbeing, and the importance of creating a supportive environment. Penny also highlights the significance of cooking education and the long-term effects of these initiatives on students' lives.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Penny Taylor and Her Role

02:09 Impact of Food on Learning and Wellbeing

05:05 Innovative Approaches to Student Support

08:08 Changing Food Culture in Education

11:08 The Role of Community and Partnerships

14:15 Long-term Impact on Students' Lives

24:07 Encouraging Healthy Eating Habits in Children

26:26 Community Engagement and Local Initiatives

30:33 The Importance of a Well-Rounded Education

32:26 Understanding the Thermomix

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Not Pasta Again
Support for the daily juggle of deciding what to cook for tea each day
Are you fed up with constantly having to come up with meal ideas for your family?
Not Pasta Again podcast is for you if you are busy juggling the demands of work, family life and the daily battle of what to cook for dinner each day.
This podcast is all about helping you flourish with food. Whether that is understanding better what food you are eating, bringing joy back into cooking, giving you confidence in the kitchen, eating without feeling guilty and redefining the meaning of convenience when it comes to putting food on the table.
Join me Sam Parker, on a journey to help you flourish with food and redefine not only how we feel about the role of being meal provider but bringing joy back to the dinner table.

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