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How to tackle the back to school debate with Penny Tassoni
Frazzled parents Elisha Sessions (BBC Academy) and Deborah James (You, Me and the Big C) hear questions from parents struggling with the decision to send their children back to school. Comedian Jessica Fostekew tells Debs that like, many parents, she has surprised herself with her decision not to send her troublesome four year-old. We speak to other parents have decided to send their children, but have questions about preparing them and the anxiety and guilt of doing so. We put these worries to educational consultant Penny Tassoni who shares her practical advice to help parents come to the best decision for them. She gives her tips for reducing anxiety.
You can find daily lessons for every school age group on bbc.co.uk/bitesize or search ‘Bitesize’ in iPlayer.
Galaxy Pugs, BBC Bitesize
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/collections/primary-games/1
Art and design, BBC Teach
https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/ks1-art-and-design/zftyd6f
If you are concerned about any of issues raised in this episode, you can find plenty of resources on Bitesize for parents. Go to bbc.co.uk/bitesize and search ‘Parents’ Toolkit’
Presenters: Eli Sessions and Deborah James
Producers: Lucy Hancock and Georgia Moodie
Assistant Producer: Troy Holmes
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By BBC SoundsFrazzled parents Elisha Sessions (BBC Academy) and Deborah James (You, Me and the Big C) hear questions from parents struggling with the decision to send their children back to school. Comedian Jessica Fostekew tells Debs that like, many parents, she has surprised herself with her decision not to send her troublesome four year-old. We speak to other parents have decided to send their children, but have questions about preparing them and the anxiety and guilt of doing so. We put these worries to educational consultant Penny Tassoni who shares her practical advice to help parents come to the best decision for them. She gives her tips for reducing anxiety.
You can find daily lessons for every school age group on bbc.co.uk/bitesize or search ‘Bitesize’ in iPlayer.
Galaxy Pugs, BBC Bitesize
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/collections/primary-games/1
Art and design, BBC Teach
https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/ks1-art-and-design/zftyd6f
If you are concerned about any of issues raised in this episode, you can find plenty of resources on Bitesize for parents. Go to bbc.co.uk/bitesize and search ‘Parents’ Toolkit’
Presenters: Eli Sessions and Deborah James
Producers: Lucy Hancock and Georgia Moodie
Assistant Producer: Troy Holmes