18 January 2024 This week's focus is on children learning multiple languages in schools. Mary Kiteou Speech and Language Therapist talks about the importance of language development in children and how it contributes to their overall cognitive and social growth. Emma Ledger the Principal of RPS shares her perspective on the importance of language education at Ranches Primary School and how it fits into the overall educational ethos of the school. Sajida Albashir, Arabic Teacher at RGS, tells us why students often find learning Arabic challenging and how she encourages them to love learning arabic.

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11 January 2024: For this week on Eye on Education we focused on exam prep. How much study is too much, how can we deal with the anxiety that can come during exam periods and what is plagiarism?
Deputy Vice-Principal For Learning and Teaching, Vanessa Northway at Heriot-Watt University covers plagiarism and University applications, Dr Romena Toki - Clinical Psychologist, Child, Adolescent & Adult Specialist at Sage Clinics helps us get a handle on the anxiety surrounding exams. We also get advice from Lewis Rattray, Deputy Head Academic Senior School, Repton Dubai School and Darren Gale, Principal at Horizon International School.

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It’s time to go back to school! Want to know how to get your kids back into a routine after holidays? We have the experts to help! Kicking things off with the incredible Principal Lisa who is answering any questions you may have. We also talk to Stephanie Nazarian, Assistant Headteacher at HES and Charlotte Grieves, Head of Prep at RGS to get their advice on how to get kids excited to get back into the classroom.

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07 December 2023: We talk to Ela Naseri, Conscious Parenting Coach - all about parenting for calm homes. Paul Oliver joins us - the co-founder of Absolute Adventures and the co-founder & board member of Gulf for Good. Nick Hart, Principal at Horizon English School, he has an MBA Educational Leadership as well as writing publications on culture in schools and we also talk to Rebecca Cregan, Assistant Principal at Horizon International School

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We chat with Miss Autumn, First Forest and Beach School Leader in the UAE, and runs Educational Nature Sessions. Lydia Grundy from Ranches Primary School and Charlotte Grieves, Deputy Head of Prep at Royal Grammar School Guildford Dubai.

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Embracing diversity in and out of the classroom is vital for fostering inclusive education. Today we're exploring the profound impact of diverse perspectives on learning and society, and what that can look like. We catch up with Hanan Ezzeldin, who offers Family & Parenting Support as an educational Consultant through her platform The Family Hub. We chat with Maddison Lewis, who works within the Extended Leadership Team on the evolving curriculum at Horizon English School.
Also with Lizzie Varley, Education Advisor at Cognita Middle East, playing a key role in promoting wellbeing, inclusion, and safeguarding across the region.

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16 November 2023: We're marking Anti-Bullying Week speaking with a school counsellor, an assistant principal and a psychotherapist - from first steps to last resorts. We also discuss the importance of inclusion in sports.

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09 November 2023: We ask the experts about how learning a musical instrument can benefit a child.

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02 November 2023: We find out how failure can shape us and prepare our children for the future.

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26 October 2023: On Eye on Education this week we discuss the effects of technology on children with Coach Maysaa and Alison Burrows. 
Andi Price from Royal Grammar School Guildford is discussng digital wellbeing, and we talk to Aiza about her school's podcast.

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