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 that led to her diagnosis.

We also turn our attention on school transitions. It's a major moment in a child's development. So how can we make that as smooth, supported and successful as possible for both kids and parents? Charlotte Grieves, Head of Preparatory at The Royal Grammar School Guildford Dubai and Jacqueline Lee, Assistant Head Teacher at Repton Dubai give their expertise to help families thrive during the leap from Early Years into Prep and from Prep to Senior School, respectively.

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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: How 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, and how can we balance achievement with mental wellbeing?

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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 Adam Griffin explains, with the help of some parents...

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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 culture? Curator Anna Seaman, consultant Myrna Ayad and Gareth Pyper from Repton Dubai discuss…

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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...

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How to motivate your kids - while also protecting their wellbeing

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From gaming to the arts, could nurturing your child’s passions both inside and outside the classroom lead them to a career they love?

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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.

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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, Heather Harries Education Hub, are on hand to bring us up to speed.

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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

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