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In this episode Leigh, Lisa and Jason discuss the best way to prepare for a meeting at school so that you can get the best support for your child/children.  If you have any topics you'd like us to discuss please contact us on [email protected]

In this episode we discuss trauma informed schools with our guest speaker Hayley, the headteacher at Spen Valley High. At Spen Valley High School they believe strongly in ethical leadership and whatever barriers there are to learning, they aim to support their students so they can remain in school, engaged in their learning and achieving well.During the episode we explore what trau

Episode 11 of our Education in Focus podcast discusses promoting good school and parent relationships. Leigh, Lisa and Jason chat about how as parents we can build a team around our children in an education setting, what part attachment plays and how you can advocate for your child to help them have a positive experience.

In this episode Leigh, Lisa and Jason discuss all those transitions that can happen before, during and after the school day that your child may need support with.

Many events in schools can be lots of fun on the face of it but can be sources of anxiety for our children.  From Halloween to Mother's Day to Christmas it is always a good idea to look out for these kind of events at school, be prepared and ask for more details so you can support your child.In this episode Leigh, Lisa and Jason will talk about what those triggers might b

Our Schools Social Care Service helps children and families cope with social and psychological problems that may arise at school, at home, or in the larger community.We can provide your school with a flexible and adaptable service to meet the needs of each school. Our skilled social care workers will work with pupils to eliminate barriers to learning. The aim is to ensure that ever

Getting ready for your child to head back to school, move up a school year or start a new school can be overwhelming.In this episode Leigh, Jason and Lisa discuss lots of ways to help your child feel confident and ready for the new school year. We'd love to hear what you think of Education in Focus. Drop us an email at [email protected] if you have any feedback o

Many children and young people find it easier to talk to their peers about issues they're experiencing before they talk to family members or professionals. Because of this, there has been an increased drive to develop peer-based initiatives and programmes to help children and young people access help and support.An education setting is the ideal place to facilitate this. In this ep

In this episode of the Education in Focus Podcast Leigh, Lisa and Jason discuss end of year transitions; what is usually involved, how you can prepare and support your child, and what kinds of conversations you can have with school to make transitions as smooth as possible.We hope you enjoy this episode. Don't forget, if you have any ideas for topics or would like us to discuss an

In this episode our education expert Jason is joined by Mandy, a primary school teacher and parent of two adopted children. She’s had some challenging times, just like any other parent of adopted children. During this episode Jason and Mandy discuss issues that can surface as adopted children grow up and enter their teenage years.