Eye on Education
Episodes
Return to the classrooms: What families are really facing?
23 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 r...
Are UAE schools ready for in-person learning?
16 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Education authorities announced that schools can go back to in-person learning from Monday, April 20. But what measures need to be in place to make th...
Remote learning challenges - and solutions
09 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
From primary age to kids dealing with cancelled exams, these are the skills parents need, according to the experts.Plus, we talk AI-proof careers and ...
From Zoom room to football field
02 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We dive into the realities of schooling right now - and what's happening to help keep our kids active once they're out of those online lessons - with ...
Remote learning at every age
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
From early years to exams, we meet the educators keeping our kids engaged right now. Plus, as headlines in the UK suggest many parents are shying away...
Helping children cope with sudden change
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Over the past few days, many families in the UAE have found themselves navigating a lot of change very quickly. Children have gone from classrooms to ...
Climate education - pupil to pupil
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The importance of climate education has never been clearer – but could environmental learnings be better delivered by our kids themselves? Helen...
Culture, kids & Ramadan
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
From cultural traditions to Arabic language, Helen gets expert advice on how to get our children involved and engaged this Holy Month. And it’s ...
Screens in schools
13 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Parents in the UAE are now legally responsible for their kids online lives. But how do know what they’re doing on screen in school? How much edu...
The power of student leadership
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We’re focusing today on leadership that happens among students. From shaping school culture to influencing real decisions, student councils can ...
The importance of ECAs
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Research shows variety in activity supports healthier habits over time, yet many children feel pressure to specialise early or overcommit when it come...
Raising a reader
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
The reality of early-finish Fridays
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Play at all ages
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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? Hele...
Preparing young people for the world of work
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
One of the UAE’s most influential business leaders, Khalaf Al Habtoor, founder and chairman of Al Habtoor Group, says students need hands-on wor...
Childhood and cultural identity
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Raising sporty kids (without pushy parenting)
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s mathematically impossible, but 17% of parents believe they’re raising a child with international athletic potential. So, as a Repton ...
How art could boost your kids confidence
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In a world driven by screens and structure, the art room is often the one place children can truly experiment, make mistakes and push their imaginatio...
Learning languages in Dubai
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From native languages to Arabic and others, how do we help our kids engage with new dialects? Helen hears from the experts at Repton Al Barsha and Hor...
AI in classrooms
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We all know our children need to learn about modern technology - but what does that look like in practice and how do we balance progress with safety? ...
Ready for school, ready for life
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s early years admission season — from stay-and-plays to school assessments, parents are wondering how to tell if their little ones are ...
Celebrating World Teacher Day
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Teaching is about much more than ABCs. But what sets the best apart? Helen honours our educators with two school leaders. Plus, we dive into the reali...
Raising a greener generation
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From the UN to our local schools, the education world is being charged with raising a new generation who understand our climate challenge. But how do ...
How much is too much homework?
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We explore the transition from education into employment, especially for neurodiverse youth. Are we doing enough to support inclusive pathways into th...
Music tuition for kids
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Should you encourage my child to play an instrument? Helen finds out how harnessing the transformative power of music for your kids and teens can bene...
The power of an ECA
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From teamwork to discipline to self-confidence, sports and art classes offer more than just a physical or creative workout. So, what activities should...
Settling in for success
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
So, your kids are back in the classroom – but what do you do now to ensure the year ahead is a personal, emotional and academic success? Helen g...
Getting through GCSE results day
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thousands of kids across the UAE opened their GCSE results this morning. But what comes next, and what are the options if those results aren’t w...
Empathy, exams, and excellence in UAE schools
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Eye on Education, we explore two powerful stories shaping students’ lives in the UAE. First, we celebrate academic achievement as A...
Keeping kids active this summer
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From sports to education actiivities, keeping kids active an engaged over summer can be a challenge. Helen gets some expert advice on how to get them ...
What you need to know about Dyslexia
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
What it’s really like to board at school in the UAE
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 questio...
Financial literacy for kids
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From pocket money advice for parents of primary school children to financial independence, saving and investing for older kids, how do we embed lesson...
Wellbeing in the classroom – and at home
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s World Mental Health Week – and it’s also exam season. So how can we protect our kids’ wellbeing while exposing them to ac...
An Eye on Education reading special
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 f...
Supporting teens through study leave
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How to motivate your kids - while also protecting their wellbeingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Creative careers
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From gaming to the arts, could nurturing your child’s passions both inside and outside the classroom lead them to a career they love?See omnystu...
A day in the life of the UAE's largest school campus
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
How do you raise a global citizen?
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do current global issues feed into the humanities curriculum, and what role do schools play in raising internationally-astute adults? Helen asks M...
Mastering exam prep
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Inter...
Role modelling for kids
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Who you look up to at a young age can shape your world view - so how can schools help kids find good role models? We asked Matthew Pearce, principal o...
Third Culture Kids
06 Mar 2025
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Navigating childhood in our multicultural citiesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
RAMADAN RULES
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How to teach your kids about the Holy Month See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
ANXIETY IN SCHOOL
20 Feb 2025
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Keeping kids calm in the classroom and beyondSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
FAKING IT
06 Feb 2025
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Can your kids tell truth from fiction onlineSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
POST-16 CHOICES
30 Jan 2025
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How to help your child decide what comes after school...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
ECO-EDUCATION
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From green spaces to green minds...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
LIFE SKILLS
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How can we prepare our kids for the real world?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SAFE TECH HABITS
09 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Navigating boundaries with kids, teens & screensSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A MUSICAL EDUCATION
12 Dec 2024
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How singing in school could help your kidsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
MOCK EXAM PREP
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Should your teens be studying over the winter break?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
TRANSITION TIME
28 Nov 2024
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How to manage the move to secondary…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
ARTISTIC ENDEAVOURS
21 Nov 2024
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How do creative subjects benefit our kids?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
THE BENEFITS OF SCHOOL TRIPS
14 Nov 2024
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How class holidays can help your kids.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SETTING DIGITAL BOUNDARIES
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Who takes charge of the tech for your kids’ playdates?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
THE BIG HOMEWORK DEBATE
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you a yes or a no to learning at home?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sports and schools
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is how a healthy lifestyle is being promoted in our classrooms.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
STEAMing Ahead
10 Oct 2024
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The importance of maths and sciencesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
World Teacher Day
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Celebrating our educators and their astonishing impact on our kidsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What are your kids’ school lunches?
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Promoting good health is what parents and schools are always aiming for our children and that’s what we discuss with the experts- Kyle Roe, Head of ...
Helping Kids Settle in
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Three weeks into the new academic year, we look at how schools help children to settle in with Jessica Townsend, Assistant Head of EYFS at Royal Gramm...
Parental Involvement in Education
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How involved should parents be in their child's learning and school experience? Educators Darren Gale of Principal of Horizon International School and...
Should mobile phones be banned in schools?
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You share your comments and we welcome our panel of experts - Daniel Herbert of Fixby Phone Pouch, Dr Alison Burrows and Screenwise Child UAE’s Sama...
BACK-TO-SCHOOL EDUCATION PACKAGE
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
More than a million kids are back at school for the new academic year this week so we prepare a packed show for you discussing empathy, back-to-school...
Transitioning from Primary to Secondary School
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We speak to educators on how to better prepare pupils for transition to senior school.Plus, are we giving too much praise and recognitions to kids now...
Coping with failure and disappointment
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Educators Clare Turbull from Royal Grammar School Guildford Dubai and Amy Carroll from Ranches Primary School join us to talk how we can instill resil...
Guiding teens on social media use
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
To discuss this, we're joined live in the studio by Emma Ledger, Principal of Ranches Primary School and mum and daughter Paria and Sofia. And English...
Potty Training: What you can do to make it easier
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Amanda Jenner, potty training expert, author and creator of the Potty Training Academy and My Carry Potty join us for a potty training session on Afte...
Keeping calm amidst tantrums
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Elena Andrioti of Dr Feelings advises how to help children regulate their emotions effectivelyAnd we focus on vocational education and career paths...
Teaching Empathy to Children
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We’re joined by Dr Chris Willard, psychologist, a Harvard Medical School Faculty member, with expertise spanning anxiety, mindfulness, and meditatio...
How controlling are you as a parent?
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Find out how you can become a supportive parent without being overbearingAnd get top tips from the experts on relieving exam stress for students.See o...
The Healthy Way To Promote Health & Nutrition
18 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week's Eye On Education discusses health, nutrition, and body positivity in schools, and addressing issues like weighing, body shaming, and sugar...
Is Your Child's Location On The Internet?
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
21 March 2024: Barry the Cyber Guy explores a range of pressing topics in the realm of technology and cybersecurity, including AI-generated content a...
Talking Ramadan and the community element of Iftar.
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
14 March 2024: Talking Ramadan, how it effects the classroom and the community element of Iftar. Hanan Ezzeldin from Family Hub on fasting, kindness a...
How Much Pocket Money Should Your Kids Get?
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
07 March 2024: Talking all things Financial Management for kids with experts Steve Cronin from Dead Simple Saving, Hayley Lamb, Vice Principal at RPS ...
The Love Of Creative Writing
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
29 February 2024: Live from the Dubai International Boat Show. This week is Literacy Week and Thursday, we are celebrating the love of creative writin...
Inclusion in Sports and Birthday Parties
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
22 February 2024: Joining us Live at Dubai Duty Free Tennis is Teenage Coach, Lucie Jones who is helping us handle those teenage years. Talking about ...
Children’s Mental Well-being
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
08 February 2024: Chatting with Lizzie Varley and Amy Carroll about children’s mental health in schools - what should be in place to support, the p...
How to Encourage A Love Of Reading
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
01 February 2024: Four amazing guests on the show today to talk about the Love of Reading. Baroness Floella Benjamin DBE is a Trinidadian-British broa...
Who Was Your Favourite Teacher?
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
25 January 2024 To kick off Eye On Education today we caught up with Dr. Arif Khan, a British Board certified Consultant Pediatric Neurologist and the...
For The Love of Languages!
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
18 January 2024 This week's focus is on children learning multiple languages in schools. Mary Kiteou Speech and Language Therapist talks about the imp...
How To Prepare For Exams (& How To Avoid Plagiarism)
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
11 January 2024: For this week on Eye on Education we focused on exam prep. How much study is too much, how can we deal with the anxiety that can come...
How to Get Your Kids Back To School
04 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s time to go back to school! Want to know how to get your kids back into a routine after holidays? We have the experts to help! Kicking things of...
seasonal survival guide
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
07 December 2023: We talk to Ela Naseri, Conscious Parenting Coach - all about parenting for calm homes. Paul Oliver joins us - the co-founder of Abso...
What can your family do for the climate crisis?
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We chat with Miss Autumn, First Forest and Beach School Leader in the UAE, and runs Educational Nature Sessions. Lydia Grundy from Ranches Primary Sch...
Diversity in Schools
23 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Embracing diversity in and out of the classroom is vital for fostering inclusive education. Today we're exploring the profound impact of diverse persp...
No To Bullying.
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
16 November 2023: We're marking Anti-Bullying Week speaking with a school counsellor, an assistant principal and a psychotherapist - from first steps...
The effects of music on children.
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
09 November 2023: We ask the experts about how learning a musical instrument can benefit a child.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Failing Forward
02 Nov 2023
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02 November 2023: We find out how failure can shape us and prepare our children for the future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The impact of screen time on children
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
26 October 2023: On Eye on Education this week we discuss the effects of technology on children with Coach Maysaa and Alison Burrows. Andi Price from...
Sleep and Wellness in Children
12 Oct 2023
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12 October 2023: We are finding out about Global Be Well Day with Cognita, and discuss sleep with Julie Mallon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...
Should we ban smartphones in schools?
15 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
15 September 2023: From Sweden to the UK, an increasing number of schools are limiting phone use - or banning them altogether. Should we follow suit?S...
Why are uniforms so expensive?
08 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
08 September 2023: They come with a huge bill, and they're often bad quality - but is there a better way forward for school uniforms?See omnystudio.co...
How do you choose an ECA?
01 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
From sports to science, our choices with extra-curricular subjects are vast - but what should we be prioritising for our children?See omnystudio.com/l...
Do we have enough places for students in Dubai?
25 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As Dubai witnesses a population boom, we ask whether private schools in the emirate are seeing a shortage in places and teachers. See omnystudio.com/...
School's Out For Summer
07 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
School-kids have seven weeks of freedom to look forward to as schools break up at the end of the academic year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...
Should you take your kids out of school early?
23 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
23 June 2023: As the UAE experiences an exodus, we ask the experts just how damaging a few missed days of school can be...See omnystudio.com/listener ...
Death to the recorder?
16 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
16 June 2023: Learning to play an instrument can be hugely beneficial to a child's education. So should we be concerned about the recorder's fall in p...
Are you a competitive parent?
09 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
09 June 2023: From exam anxiety to screaming from the sporting sidelines, when does parental help become a hindrance?See omnystudio.com/listener for p...
Buckling up in the back
02 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
02 June 2023: A third of parents in the UAE say they don't own a car seat for their kids. Eye on Education asked the experts what can be done to impro...