Preparing young people for the world of work

One of the UAE’s most influential business leaders, Khalaf Al Habtoor, founder and chairman of Al Habtoor Group, says students need hands-on work experience long before graduation, arguing that academic study alone isn’t enough for the modern workplace. But where are those opportunities and how can…

Childhood and cultural identity

The UAE’s schools have been marking National Day this week, ahead of the national holiday. But what does it mean for kids here to grow up with a sense of identity, regardless of nationality? Helen is joined by Maddison Lewis from Horizon English School and Haniya Mirza, a sixth form student at Rept…

Raising sporty kids (without pushy parenting)

It’s mathematically impossible, but 17% of parents believe they’re raising a child with international athletic potential. So, as a Repton Dubai unveils its new Sports Village alongside global football icons like Drogba, Marcelo, Pirlo and Kaká, we ask, what does healthy competition and encouragemen…

How art could boost your kids confidence

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 imagination. So how do schools nurture that freedom to build real-world skills? Helen asks two Dubai-based specialists. Plus, children now spend nearly five ho…

Learning languages in Dubai

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 Horizon International School. Plus, it’s shifted from the playground to phones and online platforms, but the impact of bullying remains huge. So, how d…

AI in classrooms

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? Helen is joined by Andy Perryer, Head of Digital Learning at Cognita Enrich Me and Ian Wallace, Cognita's Director of Education. Meanwhile, with 60%…

Ready for school, ready for life

It’s early years admission season — from stay-and-plays to school assessments, parents are wondering how to tell if their little ones are truly school-ready. Helen Farmer is joined live in the studio by Ashleigh Thompson, Head of Junior School at Repton Al Barsha, and Stephanie Nazarian, Assistant …

Celebrating World Teacher Day

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 realities of bullying in our schools - and how to tackle it.

Raising a greener generation

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 we promote a sustainable future at all ages? Helen finds out from Audrey Grossemy, Sustainability Lead at Ranches Primary School, and Repton Dubai si…

How much is too much homework?

We explore the transition from education into employment, especially for neurodiverse youth. Are we doing enough to support inclusive pathways into the workforce? We also take a closer look at key academic transitions — from the leap into secondary school in Grade 7 to the pressures of starting GC…