Something to Think About: Recent Episodes
School Radio
Join Ben Faulks for the assembly series for children aged 5 - 7 - including a story, song, a reflection / prayer and opportunities for discussion.
Ben Faulks presents the final programme of term. Today he has come to a very wet Buxton Country Park, where he is finding out about the different birds that visit over the summer months.
Ben Faulks returns with a programme all about the different summer celebrations.Today he is back in Buxton, where he is finding out about the summer tradition of Well Dressing.
Ben Faulks has another programme about amazing discoveries made by children. Today he is visiting Poole's Cavern in Buxton and finding out about discoveries made in caves. We'll also hear the amazing story of Maria de Sautuola and the Altamira cave paintings.
Ben Faulks returns with the second programme about amazing discoveries made by children. Today he is looking at the work of the inventor Mattie Knight.
Join Ben Faulks for the first of three programmes about amazing discoveries made by children. In today's programme Ben is learning about Mary Anning and her important work.
Ben Faulks presents the final programme looking at different special days celebrated in the United Kingdom. Today he is thinking about the Jewish festival of Shavuot.
Ben Faulks returns with the second programme looking at different special days that are celebrated in the United Kingdom. Today he is thinking about Rogation Sunday!
Join Ben Faulks for the first of three programmes looking at different special days that are celebrated in the United Kingdom. Today he is thinking all about May Day.
Ben begins the Spring by thinking about families...and today he considers our siblings.
Ben finds out about Saint David and considers some of the well-known legends about him.
Ben considers the life of St Patrick, who overcame adversity to become a Christian leader
Ben is looking foward to Easter...a time to remember Jesus...and to eat some chocolate!
Ben Faulks with the second programme exploring the theme of remembering. Today he is thinking about our memories and what makes them special.
Ben Faulks presents the first of two programmes exploring the theme of remembering and. Today he is thinking about Remembrance Day and why people wear poppies.
Ben Faulks thinks about greed by hearing another of Aesop's fables, this time with a story about wanting too much
Join Ben Faulks for a programme all about the importance of friendship and being grateful for our friends.
Ben Faulks explores exploring new starts. Today he is thinking about first impressions and how it's important to be welcoming to new people.
Join Ben Faulks for the first programme of the new school year. Today Ben is reflecting on a great summer holiday and looking forward to all the challenges in the year ahead.
Join Ben Faulks for Something to Think About, the assembly series for children aged 5 - 7
Join Ben Faulks for Something to Think About, the assembly series for children aged 5 - 7
Join Ben Faulks for Something to Think About, the assembly series for children aged 5 - 7
Join Ben Faulks for Something to Think About, the assembly series for children aged 5 - 7
Join Ben Faulks for Something to Think About, the assembly series for children aged 5 - 7
Join Ben Faulks for Something to Think About, the assembly series for children aged 5 - 7
Join Ben Faulks for Something to Think About, the assembly series for children aged 5 - 7
Join Ben Faulks for Something to Think About, the assembly series for children aged 5 - 7
Ben Faulks explores more types of story - myths and legends. His story is a creation myth from Polynesia called 'How Maui tamed the sun', which seeks to explain day and night.
Ben Faulks explores traditional stories and what we can learn from them. Today's story is a traditional story from Russia - 'Boris and the enormous turnip'.
Ben Faulks begins the term with a unit of programmes exploring stories and imagination.