From sports to education actiivities, keeping kids active an engaged over summer can be a challenge. Helen gets some expert advice on how to get them learning and moving, from Cognita EnrichME’s David Tangney and Mena Press of Dovecote Nursery. Meanwhile, in the last 24 hours, Meta, TikTok & Snap have ALL unveiled new policies aimed at making social media safer for teens here in the UAE. But what does it mean in reality – and what do parents need to know? Philippa Wraithmell from EdRuption h...
Jun 19, 2025•48 min
Celebrity chef Jamie has opened up about his decades-long struggle with dyslexia – revealing he only read his first book at age 33. With 1 in 10 children believed to be dyslexic, and many more undiagnosed, Oliver is calling for mandatory screening and proper teacher training. So why are kids still being left behind – and what can we do to change that? Psychologist Grainne Parish, Director at Insights Psychology explains the complexities of this condition and Ellis Horne shares her experiences th...
Jun 12, 2025•53 min
Boarding school in Dubai? It might sound unexpected, but for a growing number of families, it’s becoming a modern solution to an age-old question: H ow do we raise independent, well-rounded kids? This episode, we explore what boarding looks like in 2025 with Rich Myers, Head of Boys’ Boarding at Repton Dubai, and Year 10 student Teymur Aghazada, who gives us a glimpse into daily life on campus. Plus, Dr. Shefali Verma returns to help us ask: Are we putting too much pressure on young athletes, an...
May 29, 2025•43 min
From pocket money advice for parents of primary school children to financial independence, saving and investing for older kids, how do we embed lessons about financial literacy? Helen is joined by Nadiea Mohammed from Repton Al Barsha's Inclusion Academic Support team, and Nicholas Radbourne, Deputy Head at Royal Grammar School Guildford Dubai. Meanwhile, Dubai has made history, becoming the first Certified Autism Destination in the Eastern Hemisphere. But what does true inclusion look like? OT ...
May 22, 2025•45 min
It’s World Mental Health Week – and it’s also exam season. So how can we protect our kids’ wellbeing while exposing them to academic pressure? Coral Leach, School Councillor at Horizon International School and Asma Ahmad, Head of Pastoral Care at Horizon English School give us the lowdown. And after an unsupervised toddler caused untold damage to a Rothko in a Dutch gallery, some are calling for kids to be banned from galleries. But should be really deny youngsters the benefits of exposure to cu...
May 15, 2025•40 min
As the latest Reading for Pleasure conference kicks off in Dubai, a host of literarature and teaching experts join Helen to discuss the best ways to foster a love of the page at any age... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 08, 2025•47 min
How to motivate your kids - while also protecting their wellbeing See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 01, 2025•37 min
From gaming to the arts, could nurturing your child’s passions both inside and outside the classroom lead them to a career they love? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 24, 2025•52 min
Eye on Education is on the road today, getting a glimpse into life at Repton Dubai, where more than 2,600 pupils from age three to 18 pass through the doors of the UAE's largest campus every day. From getting the balance right between academics and extracurriculars, to picking the right curriculum for your child, Helen is joined by a host of experts - and even some senior pupils. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Apr 17, 2025•1 hr 18 min
How do current global issues feed into the humanities curriculum, and what role do schools play in raising internationally-astute adults? Helen asks Michael Morley, Senior Assistant Head Teacher of Pastoral at RGSGD and Gavin Harrow, Head of Junior School Humanities at Repton Al Barsha. And US unis have long been on the wishlist for families here in the UAE – but are we now seeing a sea change amid safety concerns for students in the states? Varun Jain, CEO of UniHawk & Heather Harries, Heat...
Apr 10, 2025•55 min
Today on Eye on Education, we talked exams, and how to prepare without anxiety, with Matthew Whittaker of Repton Dubai, and Tom Adams of Horizon International School. And if you're wondering how to talk to you kids about money, investments - and how to spot a scammer on FinTok, we had Carol Glynn of Conscious Finance Coaching and Makram Kubeisy, author of _The Missing Life Skill: A Dad’s Guide to Personal Finance and Investment in studio See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Mar 20, 2025•51 min
Who you look up to at a young age can shape your world view - so how can schools help kids find good role models? We asked Matthew Pearce, principal of RGSGD, plus sixth form scholar at Repton Al Barsha, Leila El Rafey. And with smartphone and screen time dangers once again in the headlines, we talked boundary-setting for safety with digital educator Philippa Wraithmail of Edruption. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Mar 13, 2025•50 min
Navigating childhood in our multicultural cities See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 06, 2025•45 min
How to teach your kids about the Holy Month See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 27, 2025•44 min
Keeping kids calm in the classroom and beyond See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 20, 2025•48 min
Can your kids tell truth from fiction online See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 06, 2025•44 min
How to help your child decide what comes after school... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 30, 2025•49 min
From green spaces to green minds... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 23, 2025•47 min
How can we prepare our kids for the real world? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 16, 2025•46 min
Navigating boundaries with kids, teens & screens See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 09, 2025•45 min
How singing in school could help your kids See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 12, 2024•58 min
Should your teens be studying over the winter break? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 05, 2024•40 min
How to manage the move to secondary… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 28, 2024•40 min
How do creative subjects benefit our kids? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 21, 2024•37 min
How class holidays can help your kids. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 14, 2024•40 min
Who takes charge of the tech for your kids’ playdates? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 07, 2024•42 min
Are you a yes or a no to learning at home? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 31, 2024•43 min
This is how a healthy lifestyle is being promoted in our classrooms. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 24, 2024•45 min
The importance of maths and sciences See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 10, 2024•49 min
Celebrating our educators and their astonishing impact on our kids See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 03, 2024•55 min
