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The Parent-Teacher LoopThe Art of keeping children safe on the InternetIf you have a question or a topic you would like us to cover, text us.In this episode, the hosts discuss the critical topic of eSafety for children, especially as summer approaches and screen time increases. They explore the implications of screen time, the importance of parental awareness, and the role of schools in educating children about online safety. The conversation highlights the dangers of smartphones and online gaming, the impact of technology on child development, and the need for open communication between parents and children. The hosts also provide practical tips for parents to help...2025-07-1730 minThe Parent-Teacher LoopThe Art of Keeping up in the Summer HolidaysIf you have a question or a topic you would like us to cover, text us.In this episode, Olivia, Claire and Lucy discuss the challenges parents face during the summer holidays regarding their children's learning and development. They share personal anecdotes, explore the impact of long breaks on academic progress, and provide practical tips for keeping children engaged and learning while having fun. The conversation emphasizes the importance of balance, routine, and creative activities to ensure children do not fall behind as they transition back to school.Chapters00:00 Navigating Summer Holidays: Challenges...2025-07-1026 minThe Parent-Teacher LoopThe Art of surviving the Summer holidaysIf you have a question or a topic you would like us to cover, text us.In this episode, the hosts discuss strategies for surviving the long summer holidays with children, focusing on maintaining some educational skills, while also ensuring fun and engaging activities. They share personal experiences and practical tips for structuring days, encouraging reading, and incorporating creative play. The conversation emphasizes the importance of balance, flexibility, and involving children in planning their summer activities to foster independence and enjoyment.Chapters 00:00 Surviving the Summer Holidays08:59 Encouraging Reading in C...2025-07-0324 minThe Parent-Teacher LoopThe Art of dealing with Big EmotionsIf you have a question or a topic you would like us to cover, text us.In this episode, the hosts discuss the complexities of parenting and education, focusing on managing children's big emotions, the importance of compliance in early education, and the role of transparency between parents and educators. They explore strategies for helping children articulate their feelings and navigate hormonal changes as they grow. The conversation emphasizes the need for emotional literacy and awareness in children, while also engaging listeners for future topics. This conversation delves into the emotional development of children, particularly focusing on...2025-06-2634 minThe Parent-Teacher LoopThe Art of BoredomIf you have a question or a topic you would like us to cover, text us.In this episode, the hosts discuss the importance of boredom in childhood development, emphasizing how it fosters creativity, imagination, and resilience. They explore various strategies for parents to manage their children's boredom, the role of technology, and the significance of independent play. The conversation highlights the balance between structured activities and free play, ultimately advocating for boredom as a valuable learning opportunity.Chapters00:00 The Importance of Boredom03:43 Boredom as a Catalyst for Creativity06:35...2025-06-1927 minThe Parent-Teacher LoopThe Art of successful transitionsIf you have a question or a topic you would like us to cover, text us.In this episode we welcome our first guest to the podcast: Louise is Head of Lower School and Year 7 at a grammar school and she explains the expectations for starting Grammar school. Claire, our Early Years teacher explains the expectations of starting Primary school and we talk about how to best prepare your children for those transitions.If you have any questions you would like us to answer you can find and follow us on Instagram @ParentTeacherLoop2025-06-1239 minThe Parent-Teacher LoopThe Art of Building ResilienceIf you have a question or a topic you would like us to cover, text us.In this engaging podcast episode, the hosts discuss the multifaceted challenges of parenting, particularly focusing on the importance of resilience and play in child development. They share personal anecdotes and professional insights on how to foster resilience in children, the significance of school readiness, and the transitions children face as they grow. The conversation emphasizes the need for parents to allow their children to struggle and learn from their experiences, ultimately preparing them for future challenges.Chapters00:00...2025-06-0531 minThe Parent-Teacher LoopSchool Readiness: The Art of Early NumeracyIf you have a question or a topic you would like us to cover, text us.In this episode we explain what is meant by early numeracy. Claire, our Early Years teacher describes what the skills and expectations look like in the classroom. Lucy, our Childminder gives top tips on how to encourage early counting and maths skills at home and how to fit it in to busy day.If you have any questions you would like us to answer you can find and follow us on Instagram @ParentTeacherLoop2025-05-2228 minThe Parent-Teacher LoopSchool Readiness: The Art of early LiteracyIf you have a question or a topic you would like us to cover, text us.In this episode we explain what is meant by early literacy. Claire, our Early Years teacher describes what the skills and expectations look like in the classroom. Lucy, our Childminder gives tips on early reading and how to fit it in to a busy day.If you have any questions you would like us to answer you can find and follow us on Instagram @ParentTeacherLoop2025-05-1528 minThe Parent-Teacher LoopSchool Readiness: The Art of communication and social skillsIf you have a question or a topic you would like us to cover, text us.In this episode we look at the communication and social skills needed for starting school. Claire, our Early Years teacher explains what the expectation is for children starting school and Lucy, our Childminder, gives tips on how to encourage those skills in children getting ready to go to school so that they can be as successful as possible from day one.If you have any questions you would like us to answer you can find and follow us on...2025-05-0830 minThe Parent-Teacher LoopSATs and tests: How to deal with the stressIf you have a question or a topic you would like us to cover, text us.In this episode we talk all about the statutory tests that children do in Primary School: phonics screening check, the Multiplications check and the SATs. Claire and Olivia, our Primary School teachers explain what the children can expect and how best to prepare for them with as little stress as possible.If you have any questions you would like us to answer you can find and follow us on Instagram @ParentTeacherLoop2025-05-0130 minThe Parent-Teacher LoopSchool Readiness: The Art of Potty TrainingIf you have a question or a topic you would like us to cover, text us.This episode looks again at the school readiness checklist and in particular potty training. Claire, our Early teacher explains what is expected of your child when they start school when it comes to going to the toilet. She describes what the children can expect in class as well as how the teachers will help them. Lucy, our Nanny and Childminder then gives lots of great tips and information about how to get your children to the point where they are happy...2025-04-2429 minThe Parent-Teacher LoopSchool Readiness: The Art of Moving for success in writingIf you have a question or a topic you would like us to cover, text us.This episode looks more closely at the school readiness checklist, in particular the importance of movement and play for helping your child be successful at writing when they start school. Claire, our Early Years teacher tells us what to expect in the first year of school and Lucy, our Nanny and Childminder gives lots of great tips for encouraging movement and play.If you have any questions you would like us to answer you can find and follow us...2025-04-1729 minThe Parent-Teacher LoopSchool Readiness: The Art of eating, dressing and concentratingIf you have a question or a topic you would like us to cover, text us.This episode looks in more detail at 3 items on the school readiness checklist: independent eating, dressing and focusing. As Primary School teachers, parents and practitioners we explain what the expectations look like in school, the impact of meeting those expectations and give tips for how to achieve them.If you have any questions you would like us to answer you can find and follow us on Instagram @ParentTeacherLoop2025-04-1029 min
So Novel PodcastBookstagrammers Discuss Their Top 3 Reads Of 2020In today's episode, you will hear from some of my favourite bookstagrammers! Not only are these accounts amazing, but they've always supported my account and this podcast, so I hope you enjoy hearing from them and discovering their top 3 reads of the year, as well as what they are most looking forward to in 2021.
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1 Maggie O’Farrell - Hamnet
2 Erin Hortle- The Octopus and I
3 Stan Grant- Talking To My Country
2021- Deborah Levy- Real Estate
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3 Abi Dare- The Girl With Th...2020-12-2840 min