New Bedales podcast - Screen addiction and supporting young people

Academic & Curriculum, Bedales Prep, Bedales Pre-Prep, Bedales Senior
29/08/2025

The first Bedales podcast of the Autumn term 2025 features musician Tim Arnold, actor Kate Alderton, and Bedales Senior School pastoral staff Peter Thackrey and Jen Moore. They discuss the school's approach to the challenging issue of screen dependency, and the use of art and creativity to explore this topic and its impact on young people's mental health. The discussion also considers the perspectives and responsibilities of parents and big technology companies.

This podcast episode is released ahead of a live theatre show and film viewing of Super Connected at Bedales School on 17 September as part of Tim Arnold’s UK tour. 

The podcast is available on major podcast platforms or via the Bedales website here.

Tickets are available for the feature-length film drama with live music at Bedales on 17 September here.