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 Phil ...Show more
Opening a brand new school in 2026
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 thri ...Show more
Support for Students
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 ...Show more
Helping Children Settle Again
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 com ...Show more
Return to the classrooms: What families are really facing?
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 ...Show more