Eye on Education

We give you ways on how to convince your child to pick up a book instead of a tablet, and still keep them active during the summer break. We meet a teen who helps other children fight for their rights. Plus, we are helping you find volunteering opportunities for your children this coming summer holidays. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We explore the vital role of friendship in campus life and how students are assessed through more than just their exam results. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How can you express yourself though creativity?  Gareth Pyper, Head of Arts, Repton Dubai tells us why he encourages his students to pursue creative activities. His student Maria Ava Cavalli is one of the artists exhibiting their work at Repton's annual event at Al Serkal Avenue.  And how do educators help students with the stresses of school life? Nick Hart, Principal at Horizon English...

In a live broadcast from Rrepton School Al Barsha, school leaders, careers experts and students discuss the skills, confidence and adaptability needed to thrive in the jobs of tomorrow. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do schools prepare for KHDA inspections?  We're also learning about experiential learning and how it can prepare our children for the "real world", and how to raise confident children.  Plus, Cogniasal's Gaurav Saxena tells us why adults need to spot signs of mental health issues in our children. And finally, CNN's Becky Anderson gives us an idea of how future media professionals can...

How do we prepare children for the leap into “big school” — emotionally, socially and academically? Rebecca Cregan from Horizon International School shares practical ways parents can ease anxiety and build confidence before the school year begins. We also hear from Chantelle Phillips of Arabian Ranches Primary School on why shrinking attention spans and too much screen time may b...

We’re looking at the nuts and bolts of what it actually takes to open a brand-new school in 2026, with the team behind  Horizon English School’s new Town Square campus. We also touched on how play-based learning works in practice and how schools help little learners settle and thrive - with Susie Leonard, Head of FS1 at Horizon English School. See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...

The sudden return to remote-learning doesn't mean support for students stop. The team from Repton Dubai explain how they're keeping everyone engaged - including on mini maestro putting the school on the musical map.  Plus, we settle some nerves, asking the experts about university admissions and exam season stress. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After weeks of disrupted routines and online learning, Anneke Furstenburg, Occupational Therapist at HES, shares how schools and parents can support children returning to campus. Plus, Martin Cole, Principal at Horizon English School, tells us how to turn a school into a real community. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With kids back in the classrooms from this week, we speak to educators on how they prepared for 'the day' and what's really happening inside schools right now. We also turn our attention to ECAs and how centres are adapting to support families during this time. And on World Book Day, we speak to an author who reads 52 books a year! We focus on the power of reading and why storytelling might be one...

Education authorities announced that schools can go back to in-person learning from Monday, April 20. But what measures need to be in place to make that happen? What are parents' concerns?  We hear from Hayley Lamb, Vice Principal at Ranches Primary School and Matthew Pearce, Principal of The Royal Grammar School Guildford Dubai. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From primary age to kids dealing with cancelled exams, these are the skills parents need, according to the experts. Plus, we talk AI-proof careers and how our children should be preparing for the future... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We dive into the realities of schooling right now - and what's happening to help keep our kids active once they're out of those online lessons - with Ranches Primary and Cognita Enrich Me. Plus, we mark World Autism Day with a teacher turned psychologist who understands the true impact both in and out of the classroom... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From early years to exams, we meet the educators keeping our kids engaged right now. Plus, as headlines in the UK suggest many parents are shying away from taking their kids to art galleries, we talk culture and accessibility. Plus, Seb Bates joins us to talk raising kids with a warrior mindset. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over the past few days, many families in the UAE have found themselves navigating a lot of change very quickly. Children have gone from classrooms to online learning, routines have shifted, and there’s been a lot of uncertainty in the air. For young people especially, those changes can feel big and confusing and that was before last night's announcement of those new spring break dates which...

The importance of climate education has never been clearer – but could environmental learnings be better delivered by our kids themselves? Helen meets two senior school students connecting with their peers via podcast. Plus, we meet the experts tackling our kids’ boredom via a love of board games and books… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From cultural traditions to Arabic language, Helen gets expert advice on how to get our children involved and engaged this Holy Month. And it’s easy to think that your kid would need to be a sporting star to focus on a career in the field – but could you be underestimating opportunities off-track? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Parents in the UAE are now legally responsible for their kids online lives. But how do know what they’re doing on screen in school? How much edutech is in our classrooms, what are the benefits and what do parents need to know? Helens gets the lowdown from staff and stuedents at Ranches Primary School. Plus, we’ve got all the advice you need if you’re keen for your kids to study i...

We’re focusing today on leadership that happens among students. From shaping school culture to influencing real decisions, student councils can give young people a meaningful voice and a sense of responsibility. We discuss how this is in practice with Sanaa Harb, Head of Post-16 at Horizon International School and head boy and head girl Sadeq Muhtadi & Sofia Riggio. See omnystudio.com/li...

Research shows variety in activity supports healthier habits over time, yet many children feel pressure to specialise early or overcommit when it comes to sports and ECAs. Helen gets the lowdown on how to encourage healthy participation and enjoyment with Gareth Moreday from Cognita Enrich Middle East and James Bennett from Royal Grammar School Guildford Dubai. Plus, we're live from Xposure in Sha...

As Emirates Lit Fest kicks off for 2026, our experts explain how the habits and confidence we build now can turn our kids into lifelong readers. Plus we meet the teen skier headed from Ski Dubai to the Winter Olympics, and talk childhood anxiety with the author aiming to tackle it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The KHDA decision to shorten school hours on Fridays has reshaped the rhythm of the school week. But what does that actually look like inside a school day? Helen asks Michael Morley and Kyle Lewis of RGS Dubai. We also get advice on how to keep stress levels to a minimum during mock exams – for teens and parents alike – from Claire Togher of Repton Al Barsha, and we meet the man making...

Our kids are about to spend more time out of school on Fridays – so how do we encourage them off their screens and into their imaginations? Helen asks Leanne Galloway, Head of Early Years, Repton Dubai, and Amy Hughes, Assistant Principal, RPS. Plus, with some parents across the UAE discovering their child may be eligible to start school earlier than OT Adam Griffin and educational designer...

One of the UAE’s most influential business leaders, Khalaf Al Habtoor, founder and chairman of Al Habtoor Group, says students need hands-on work experience long before graduation, arguing that academic study alone isn’t enough for the modern workplace. But where are those opportunities and how can we ensure our kids are getting access to them before they make critical decisions about...

The UAE’s schools have been marking National Day this week, ahead of the national holiday. But what does it mean for kids here to grow up with a sense of identity, regardless of nationality? Helen is joined by Maddison Lewis from Horizon English School and Haniya Mirza, a sixth form student at Repton Al Barsha. Meanwhile, this winter sees a longer school holiday coming after a packed –...