Eye on Education

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 ...  Show more

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 Cogn ...  Show more

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 i ...  Show more

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 m ...  Show more

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 ...  Show more