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Education in Focus is our adoption podcast series looking at all aspects of schools and education through the lens of adoption.
In each episode, host Leigh is joined by our education experts Lisa and Jason to provide advice for parents supporting adoptees as they go through their school years. They talk to a range of adopters and professionals on subjects such as homework, exams, special educational needs, promoting good school and parent relationships, end of year transitions, and choosing a school.
Your family. Their future. Adoption Focus is an independent charity and one of the largest adoption agencies in the UK. Whatever your background or situation, we’re here to help you to adopt, and we’re actively recruiting. If you live in or around Central England and you’re considering adoption, our friendly, expert team would love to meet you and help you to become an adoptive family. Adopt with us.
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Recent Episodes
S1E26 Education in Focus - Building Safe Foundations in Early Years Education with Michael Gilman-Hughes
In this episode of Education in Focus, we are joined by Michael. Michael is an experienced teacher, having spent the majority of his teaching career working in Early Years (Reception and Nursery). …
S1E25 Education in Focus - School Trips and Residentials: Supporting Adopted Children
In this episode, we’re talking about school trips and residentials those memorable experiences many of us remember from our own school days. But for adopted children and those with additional needs,…
S1E24 Education in Focus - Jo's Journey into Home Educating
In this episode, we chat with Jo, an adopter and home educator, about the unexpected journey she and her partner took to support their son's well-being. After witnessing the impact mainstream school…
S1E23 Education in Focus - Artificial Intelligence
In this episode, we explore the growing presence of Artificial Intelligence in our everyday lives especially in classrooms and at home. Joined by Lisa and Jason, we discuss how AI can support…
S1E22 Education in Focus - Being a Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities Coordinator (SENDCO) and writing Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP)
We’re thrilled to be joined in this episode by one of our amazing adopters, Raun. With over 15 years of experience as a SENDCO and senior schoolteacher, Raun brings a wealth of insight from both an…
S1E21 Education in Focus - School Avoidance
In this episode, Leigh is joined by Lisa and Jason, to talk about school avoidance, why it happens and what parents and schools can do to support children. We hope this episode helps anyone listening…
S1E20 Education in Focus - Reduced Timetables
In our latest episode Leigh, Lisa and Jason are discussing reduced timetables.These are used for several reasons, health needs, mental health needs and sometimes due to behaviour. Leigh, Lisa and…
S1E19 Education in Focus - Improving Children’s Self-esteem and Dealing with Shame
Leigh, Lisa and Jason discuss how you can improve your child's self-esteem and find alternative ways to encourage them not to feel shame. They talk about the types of behaviours shame can manifest…
S1E18 Education in Focus - Unstructured Break Times
In the latest edition of our podcast Education in Focus, Leigh, Lisa and Jason discuss unstructured break time in school. The unpredictable nature of play times and break times can often be stressful…
S1E17 Education in Focus - Pupil Premium Plus
During this episode Leigh, Lisa and Jason talk about Pupil Premium Plus, what it is, what it's for and how you can apply for it. If you've adopted with Adoption Focus and would like to speak about…
S1E16 Education in Focus - SEND
In this episode we are joined by our linking and matching officer Alex, who previously worked as a teacher, SENCO and assistant head.Alex, Leigh, Lisa and Jason focus on Special Education Needs and…
S1E15 Education in Focus - Preparing for a meeting with school
In this episode Leigh, Lisa and Jason discuss the best way to prepare for a meeting at school so that you can get the best support for your child/children. If you have any topics you'd like us to…
S1E14 Education in Focus - Trauma Informed Schools
In this episode we discuss trauma informed schools with our guest speaker Hayley, the headteacher at Spen Valley High. At Spen Valley High School they believe strongly in ethical leadership and…
S1E13 Education in Focus - Promoting good school and parent relationships
Episode 11 of our Education in Focus podcast discusses promoting good school and parent relationships. Leigh, Lisa and Jason chat about how as parents we can build a team around our children in an…
S1E12 Education in Focus - Transitions
In this episode Leigh, Lisa and Jason discuss all those transitions that can happen before, during and after the school day that your child may need support with.
S1E11 Education in Focus - Triggers
Many events in schools can be lots of fun on the face of it but can be sources of anxiety for our children. From Halloween to Mother's Day to Christmas it is always a good idea to look out for these…
S1E10 Family Society Schools Social Care Service
Our Schools Social Care Service helps children and families cope with social and psychological problems that may arise at school, at home, or in the larger community.We can provide your school with a…
S1E9 Education in Focus - Back to School
Getting ready for your child to head back to school, move up a school year or start a new school can be overwhelming.In this episode Leigh, Jason and Lisa discuss lots of ways to help your child feel…
S1E8 Education in Focus - Peer Relationships
Many children and young people find it easier to talk to their peers about issues they're experiencing before they talk to family members or professionals. Because of this, there has been an…
S1E7 Education in Focus - End of year transitions
In this episode of the Education in Focus Podcast Leigh, Lisa and Jason discuss end of year transitions; what is usually involved, how you can prepare and support your child, and what kinds of…
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Adoption Focus - Education in Focus has published 27 episodes since January 2023, covering topics in Kids & Family, Parenting.
Adoption Focus - Education in Focus is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 months. Average episode length is 43m.
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