Character Development: What it is and why it matters

In this episode Headmaster Steven Clark speaks to early years teacher and Police Special Officer Saffron Woolley along with Vinny Scholier, Senior School teacher and one of Finborough's Duke of Edinburgh award leaders. Saffron and Vinny share their personal experiences of embracing service, what it means to them, why they do it and why they feel there is such value for young people in giving their time and energy for the benefit of others.In a culture of 'what's in it for me', how do we encourage our young people to serve? Does strong character lead us to service, or does service develop our character?All this and more is covered in this insightful episode so what are you waiting for?

The panel discussion is hosted by Mitch Turner, Head of the Finborough Rugby Programme. Alongside colleagues, he shines a light on Sportability, the progressive approach the school takes to build on the strong links between sport and character development. They talk successes, failures and how the pitch or court is often a microcosm of life.

Lara Lewis performed as Snow White in the recent Pantomime at the Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds. In this mini-episode, sixth form Performing Arts Professional students Yas and Olly talk to Lara about what it's like to tread the boards in panto!

In this episode Deputy Head of Prep School Harriet Hepworth-Bond talks to Livvy Moore, Head of Creative at London based agency, This Here.In this beautifully honest episode, Harriet and Livvy discuss how the path to success is not always conventional and how young people, at the beginning of their careers can bring some of the most valuable qualities to the creative industries. From the importance of self-worth to the benefits of a rebellious nature, this is must listen for students and adults alike.

Blue Wave Martial Arts owner, Karate & Jiu Jitsu blackbelt and England MMA coach Windy Miller joins Finborough Headteacher Steven Clark, to talk about how skills learnt on the mat empower children and adults to live happier and more fulfilled lives.Having lived in Kenya, Malawi, the West Indies and Papua New Guinea, Windy shares his unique perspective on life and martial arts. Having started training in 1975, he now runs his own Martial Arts centre in Suffolk where he helps develop characteristics such as resilience, consistency and determination, in order to equip students with the tools needed to achieve spiritual, mental and physical growth.

For the first episode of Better Never Stops we hear from an in-house panel from Finborough School. Headmaster Steven Clark, Head of Boarding Karen Williams and Head Boy Josh Fawcett outline what is meant by character development and why it is so important in the education system and the wider world. In a thought-provoking discussion, they share their experiences of working, learning and educating within a character development culture.