School life unpacked
Podcast Description: Welcome to School Life Unpacked, the podcast designed for parents and caregivers navigating the ever-evolving world of education. Hosted by Natasha, alongside a diverse lineup of expert guests, we delve into the challenges, triumphs, and unexpected moments of school life. Each episode is packed with actionable insights, expert advice, and empowering stories to help you feel more confident, informed, and connected as you support your child's educational journey. Tune in for a blend of practical tips and inspiring conversations, tailored to guide you through the ups and downs of school life.
School life unpacked
Latest Episodes
When School Becomes Too Hard to Attend: Understanding Persistent Absence
Persistent absence is one of the biggest challenges facing schools and families, but behind the numbers are children facing very different barriers. In this episode, we explores what persistent absence actually means, who is most affected, why ...
"Why Don’t They Want to Play With Me?” Understanding Childhood Friendship
Friendship can seem like something children should just know how to do, but what actually is friendship, and can we teach children how to make and maintain it? In this episode, we explores the science behind friendship, from early play and pers...
Who Takes Care of the Teacher? Understanding Teacher Wellbeing, Workload & Retention
Teachers spend their days caring for, supporting and encouraging our children but who is taking care of them? In this episode, Natasha speaks with Shireen Ayub from the National Education Union about teacher wellbeing, workload, stress, b...
Are They Really OK? Looking Beyond the Behaviour
How often do we ask our children, “How was school?” only to hear “Fine”? But what if sometimes our children communicate through behaviour rather than words? In this episode, we explores what might sit beneath tears, anger, withdrawal, reluctanc...
The Journey to an Autism Diagnosis: A Mother and Daughter’s Journey
Tia showed no obvious signs of autism as a child, but after reaching crisis at senior school, the decision was made to explore whether autism could be behind what she was experiencing. In this honest conversation, Tia and her mum share their jo...