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Eye on Education
Welcome to Dubai Eye 103.8's "Eye on Education" in partnership with Cognita Schools - a dedicated program that takes you on a journey through the world of learning and explores the latest trends, insights, and stories that shape the future of education.
What You Can Expect:
Our partnership with Cognita Schools ensures that "Eye on Education" is your go-to platform for all things related to the world of learning and teaching. Here's what you can expect:
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Episodes
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Third Culture Kids
Growing Up Between Cultures: The Third Culture Kid Experience What does it mean to grow up between cultures, and how does an international upbringing shape a…
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Teenage Trends, Digital Habits
We’re joined by Repton Dubai’s senior school leadership team and a Year 11 student to explore how teenage trends, social media and digital habits…
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The Screen Time Debate
When does technology truly support a child’s learning, and when might a book, a conversation or a pencil be more effective? Plus, for World Mental Health…
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APPRECIATING TEACHERS
Ahead of World Teachers’ Day on 5 October, we are celebrating the teachers who inspire, guide and shape the next generation. Joining the show are both…
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EYE ON EDUCATION
We are exploring what it really takes to create a culture of wellbeing in schools, from supporting students through academic pressure, transitions and the…
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CHILDREN’S SOCIAL LIFE
Parent WhatsApp groups have become a vital part of school life, offering a space to build community, share support, and complement official communication…
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Extracurricular activities
We look at the role extracurricular activities play in a child’s development, helping young people build confidence, teamwork and leadership skills…
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Navigating key milestones in education and careers
From starting school to starting a career, this episode explores some of the key transitions and challenges facing children, students and young adults. We look…
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Eye on Education: Supporting Your Child
As the new school year begins, we explore how parents and children can prepare for a positive and successful return to the classroom. We discuss back-to-school…
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GCSE Results are out!
Helen is joined by Lewis Rattray, Deputy Headteacher (Academic) at Repton Dubai, and Clair Togher, Deputy Head of Senior School at Repton Al Barsha, to talk…
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It's A-Level Results Day
A huge relief for some, celebrations for others, and disappointment for some too. But once the results are in, should we be looking beyond the grades? What…
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IB Exam results and summer camp
The students of Repton Dubai conclude the academic year with outstanding IB exam results, but what's the next step to preparing for university? We also look at…
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Keeping your kids engaged and learning in summer
We give you ways on how to convince your child to pick up a book instead of a tablet, and still keep them active during the summer break. We meet a teen who…
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How important are friendships in school?
We explore the vital role of friendship in campus life and how students are assessed through more than just their exam results. See omnystudio.com/listener for…
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How creativity can help with self-expression
How can you express yourself though creativity? Gareth Pyper, Head of Arts, Repton Dubai tells us why he encourages his students to pursue creative activities…
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Future Ready: Leadership, Careers and the Classroom of Tomorrow
In a live broadcast from Rrepton School Al Barsha, school leaders, careers experts and students discuss the skills, confidence and adaptability needed to…
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KHDA brings back school inspections with 24-hour notice
How do schools prepare for KHDA inspections? We're also learning about experiential learning and how it can prepare our children for the "real world", and how…
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Preparing Kids for Big School
How do we prepare children for the leap into “big school” — emotionally, socially and academically? Rebecca Cregan from Horizon International…
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Opening a brand new school in 2026
We’re looking at the nuts and bolts of what it actually takes to open a brand-new school in 2026, with the team behind Horizon English School’s new…
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Support for Students
The sudden return to remote-learning doesn't mean support for students stop. The team from Repton Dubai explain how they're keeping everyone engaged -…
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Helping Children Settle Again
After weeks of disrupted routines and online learning, Anneke Furstenburg, Occupational Therapist at HES, shares how schools and parents can support children…
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Return to the classrooms: What families are really facing?
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 right now…
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Are UAE schools ready for in-person learning?
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 that…
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Remote learning challenges - and solutions
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 how our…
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From Zoom room to football field
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 Ranches…
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Remote learning at every age
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 from…
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Helping children cope with sudden change
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 online…
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Climate education - pupil to pupil
The importance of climate education has never been clearer – but could environmental learnings be better delivered by our kids themselves? Helen meets…
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Culture, kids & Ramadan
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 easy to…
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Screens in schools
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 edutech is…
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The power of student leadership
We’re focusing today on leadership that happens among students. From shaping school culture to influencing real decisions, student councils can give…
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The importance of ECAs
Research shows variety in activity supports healthier habits over time, yet many children feel pressure to specialise early or overcommit when it comes to…
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Raising a reader
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 we meet…
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The reality of early-finish Fridays
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 day?…
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Play at all ages
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? Helen asks…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Music tuition for kids
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 benefit them…
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The power of an ECA
From teamwork to discipline to self-confidence, sports and art classes offer more than just a physical or creative workout. So, what activities should our kids…
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Settling in for success
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 gets…
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Getting through GCSE results day
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 what you…
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Empathy, exams, and excellence in UAE schools
This week on Eye on Education, we explore two powerful stories shaping students’ lives in the UAE. First, we celebrate academic achievement as A-Level…
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Keeping kids active this summer
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 learning…
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What you need to know about Dyslexia
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 children…
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What it’s really like to board at school in the UAE
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 question: How do…
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Financial literacy for kids
From pocket money advice for parents of primary school children to financial independence, saving and investing for older kids, how do we embed lessons about…
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Wellbeing in the classroom – and at home
It’s World Mental Health Week – and it’s also exam season. So how can we protect our kids’ wellbeing while exposing them to academic…
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An Eye on Education reading special
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 foster a…
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Supporting teens through study leave
How to motivate your kids - while also protecting their wellbeing See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Creative careers
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…
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A day in the life of the UAE's largest school campus
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 doors of…
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How do you raise a global citizen?
How do current global issues feed into the humanities curriculum, and what role do schools play in raising internationally-astute adults? Helen asks Michael…