Adoption Focus - Education in Focus
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.
Podcasting since 2023 • 26 episodes
Adoption Focus - Education in Focus
Latest Episodes
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, these opportunities can come with unique chal...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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38:24
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 had on their chil...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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1:19:08
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 children's learning, how parents can use...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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45:54
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 educational and personal perspective.&n...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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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 to think a bit deeper about school a...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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