The Parent-Teacher Loop

The Parent-Teacher Loop

Olivia Davies, Claire Murphy & Lucy Burton

Episodes 30
Avg. Duration 29m
Activity Highly Active
Since Apr 2025
Latest Episode Feb 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Every 2 Weeks
Format
Episodic
Consistency
56%
Hosting
feeds.buzzsprout.com

About This Podcast

Shortlisted for an Independent Podcast Award 2025.

Three experienced teachers and mums unlock the mystery of school and school readiness. Empowering parents to maximise their children's potential in educational  settings to grow to be healthy, happy and successful.

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Recent Episodes

S1E30 Navigating School Refusal: Insights for Parents

Feb 26, 2026 26m

If you have a question or a topic you would like us to cover, click here to contact us.In this episode, the Lucy, Olivia and Claire discuss the pressing issue of school refusal, exploring its…

S1E29 What did you do at school today?

Feb 12, 2026 27m

If you have a question or a topic you would like us to cover, click here to contact us.In this episode, the Olivia, Claire and Lucy discuss the importance of communication between parents and…

S1E28 Let's discuss banning phones in schools

Jan 29, 2026 34m

If you have a question or a topic you would like us to cover, click here to contact us.In this episode, the hosts discuss the pressing issue of smartphone usage in schools, particularly focusing on…

The Importance of Communicating with your child's Teacher

Jan 15, 2026 31m

If you have a question or a topic you would like us to cover, click here to contact us.In this episode, the hosts discuss the significance of effective communication between parents and teachers,…

How we can cut screen times

Dec 05, 2025 32m

If you have a question or a topic you would like us to cover, click here to contact us.In this episode, the hosts discuss the challenges of managing children's screen time with guest Morwenna Lewis,…

Building Resilience and confidence in our children

Nov 20, 2025 33m

If you have a question or a topic you would like us to cover, click here to contact us.In this episode, Olivia and Lucy engage with Amanda Christopherson, a Thrive Practitioner, to explore the…

Screentime Issues

Nov 06, 2025 33m

If you have a question or a topic you would like us to cover, click here to contact us.In this episode, the hosts discuss the impact of screen time on children's development, focusing on attention…

S1E23 Encouraging your Children to Read

Oct 23, 2025 30m

If you have a question or a topic you would like us to cover, click here to contact us.In this episode, the hosts discuss the importance of reading for children with James from the Rebel Reading…

S1E22 The Effect of Lateness and Absence on School Progress

Oct 16, 2025 30m

If you have a question or a topic you would like us to cover, click here to contact us.In this episode, the hosts discuss the critical issue of school lateness and absences, exploring the emotional…

S1E21 Why taking risks in play is important for your child's development

Oct 09, 2025 31m

If you have a question or a topic you would like us to cover, click here to contact us.In this podcast episode, the hosts discuss the concept of risky play, emphasising its importance in child…

S1E20 A guide to Infections and Vaccinations in pre-school and school aged children

Oct 02, 2025 25m

If you have a question or a topic you would like us to cover, click here to contact us.In this episode, the hosts discuss childhood infections and vaccinations with Dr. Julia Kenny, a pediatric…

S1E19 The Art of Successful Homework

Sep 25, 2025 28m

If you have a question or a topic you would like us to cover, click here to contact us.In this episode, the Claire, Olivia and Lucy discuss the significance of homework in children's education,…

S1E18 The Art of good Communication- looking at Speech and Language for children

Sep 18, 2025 32m

If you have a question or a topic you would like us to cover, click here to contact us.In this podcast episode, Richard Boak, a specialist speech and language therapist, discusses the challenges and…

S1E17 The Importance of Food for Thought and Concentration

Sep 11, 2025 28m

If you have a question or a topic you would like us to cover, click here to contact us.In this episode, the hosts discuss the critical role of diet in children's performance at school, emphasizing…

S1E16 'Expected levels' at Years Four, Five and Six explained

Sep 04, 2025 34m

If you have a question or a topic you would like us to cover, click here to contact us.If you have ever wondered or asked your child's teacher 'Is my child where they need to be?' then this episode…

S1E15 'Expected' levels in Year 1-3 explained

Aug 28, 2025 30m

If you have a question or a topic you would like us to cover, click here to contact us.In this episode of the Parent Teacher Loop podcast, the hosts discuss learning expectations for children in Year…

S1E14 The Art of keeping children safe on the Internet

Jul 17, 2025 30m

If you have a question or a topic you would like us to cover, click here to contact us.In this episode, the hosts discuss the critical topic of eSafety for children, especially as summer approaches…

S1E13 The Art of Keeping up Academically in the Summer Holidays

Jul 10, 2025 26m

If you have a question or a topic you would like us to cover, click here to contact us.In this episode, Olivia, Claire and Lucy discuss the challenges parents face during the summer holidays…

S1E12 The Art of surviving the Summer holidays

Jul 03, 2025 24m

If you have a question or a topic you would like us to cover, click here to contact us.In this episode, the hosts discuss strategies for surviving the long summer holidays with children, focusing on…

S1E11 The Art of dealing with Big Emotions

Jun 26, 2025 34m

If you have a question or a topic you would like us to cover, click here to contact us.In this episode, the hosts discuss the complexities of parenting and education, focusing on managing children's…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does The Parent-Teacher Loop have?

The Parent-Teacher Loop has published 30 episodes since April 2025, covering topics in Kids & Family, Parenting.

Is The Parent-Teacher Loop still active?

The Parent-Teacher Loop is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 29m.

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