Parent Guide to GCSE podcast

Tips. tricks, and 'keeping your sanity while your child is in Y11' advice from the folks at ParentGuideToGCSE.com. Paul & Emily have been there and got the T-shirt, so they're combining their teaching and parenting experience to help you navigate the 'joys' of getting them to revise without nagging!

Episode 48 - Elizabeth Burrows 05/17/2024

Episode 48 - Elizabeth Burrows Having worked in education in different countries, Elizabeth set up She joins us to give great advice to parents looking to find a tutor for their teen. /episode/index/show/parentguidetogcse/id/31352377

Episode 47 - Kate Moryoussef 12/19/2023

Episode 47 - Kate Moryoussef This was originally broadcast as a Facebook Live event, but due to the huge increase in the number of questions we get about ADHD, we’re also releasing the recording to our podcast platforms. /episode/index/show/parentguidetogcse/id/29147353

Episode 46 - Katie Pratley 11/30/2023

Episode 46 - Katie Pratley Katie joins us to talk about how to look after your teen’s mindset, while looking after your own. As they say on any aircraft safety briefing…. Fit your oxygen mask first before fitting that on your child. Dream Big, Think Limitless Website Free ebook Instagram /episode/index/show/parentguidetogcse/id/28852708

Episode 45 - SENCO Q&A 11/22/2023

Episode 45 - SENCO Q&A At last - we’ve landed a SENCO. Probably the busiest individual in any school, and the subject we get the most questions about. Kate answers all of the questions that have been pitched by members and people who follow our social channels. /episode/index/show/parentguidetogcse/id/28755193

Episode 44 - Exercise as Therapy 05/11/2023

Episode 44 - Exercise as Therapy Elspeth joins us to talk about how exercise can be so be so beneficial in the run up to exams. Instagram.com/elspethfit Instagram.com/elspethphoto Instagram.com/elspethillustrates /episode/index/show/parentguidetogcse/id/26646348

Episode 43 - English Literature 05/04/2023

Episode 43 - English Literature Sara Charles from Eduqas/WJEC joins us to talk about the dos and REALLY don’ts of tackling English Literature GCSE revision and exam papers. Knowledge organiser - /episode/index/show/parentguidetogcse/id/26647455

Episode 42 - Introversion 04/27/2023

Episode 42 - Introversion We talked to Tom about what we as parents can do to support an 'introvert' child - including how (and if) to help them stretch their comfort zone, along with the importance of 'recharge time'. Link to join a free online community which explores topics around introversion: Tom's LinkedIn: (Very happy to answer questions on there) Tom's website: Kristin Neff: /episode/index/show/parentguidetogcse/id/26644830

Episode 41 04/19/2023

Episode 41 Whether your child is questioning their gender identity, or whether they have a friend they want to support better, this was a fascinating talk about how to navigate that journey. Find more from Esther () here: And find Kit Marie here: /episode/index/show/parentguidetogcse/id/26575506

Episode 40 - Catherine Oldham 04/10/2023

Episode 40 - Catherine Oldham Catherine is a regional representative for WJEC/Eduqas for English Language. Before this job role, she was the head of English in her time as a teacher. The information she gives is relevant to all the English Language exams, no matter the exam board being studied by your teen. Knowledge Organiser: /episode/index/show/parentguidetogcse/id/26494287

Episode 39 - Lewis Matheson 04/06/2023

Episode 39 - Lewis Matheson Lewis is the face and brains behind GCSE physics online and the Physics Online YouTube channel. There’s nothing Lewis doesn’t know about GCSE physics, and the step up required to be successful in the subject at A level or the IB. Twitter: @legophysicsguy Youtube channel: /episode/index/show/parentguidetogcse/id/26366721

Episode 38 - Matt Buttery 03/30/2023

Episode 38 - Matt Buttery Matt Buttery from Triple P joins us to talk about the importance of resilience in teens and how to help build it up as GCSE and post-16 exams approach. /episode/index/show/parentguidetogcse/id/26365440

Episode 37 - Rachel Friedli 03/27/2023

Episode 37 - Rachel Friedli Rachel talks to us about the importance of having a positive connection with your teen daughter and where reconnection is required, she’s the expert! Mum’s retreat: The ‘Disconnection to Connection’ Toolkit via my website at Insta handle is teen.whisperer.nature /episode/index/show/parentguidetogcse/id/26354415

Episode 36 - Amy Brewer 03/27/2023

Episode 36 - Amy Brewer Amy is the Science Subject Advisor for OCR and joins us to provide some top tips about how students should best prepare for the GCSE science exams. Useful links: Student hub with easy access to past papers, preparing for exams and well-being. - A link to resources to revise with that are specific to OCR Gateway chemistry, but Seneca is useful for free quizzing and revision (with a student and parental portal). - For exam questions and answers by topic (for all of the boards) Follow @ocrexaminations on Insta and @ocrexams on Twitter to stay up to date with revision resources and wellbeing support for students. /episode/index/show/parentguidetogcse/id/26353842

Episode 34 - Harry Smith 01/31/2023

Episode 34 - Harry Smith Harry is an author and consultant for publishers such as Pearson’s. In a 25 year career, he has written and edited countless text books across as range of subject, and for the last 15 years has focussed mainly on revision books. He’s also the series editor for BBC Bitesize and Pearson’s revision resources. In a nutshell, there’s probably nothing he doesn’t know about the ubiquitous revision guides, but more importantly, he has brilliant advice on how to use them! /episode/index/show/parentguidetogcse/id/25786191

Episode 33 - Nicole Bateman 03/30/2022

Episode 33 - Nicole Bateman Nicole talks to us about how she helps anxious children and teens to communicate their feelings using her fabulous idea of a ‘box full of joy’. /episode/index/show/parentguidetogcse/id/22619117

Episode 24 - James Shone 03/01/2022

Episode 24 - James Shone James shares his remarkable story of overcoming considerable health challenges. His journey from headteacher designate to motivational speaker is awe-inspiring. /episode/index/show/parentguidetogcse/id/22295960

Episode 32 - Juliet Wioland 02/18/2022

Episode 32 - Juliet Wioland Juliet talks about the benefits of meditation and how these can help teens who are worrying about teen issues, but particularly the stresses caused by impending exams. Insta: @wild_flower_meditations /episode/index/show/parentguidetogcse/id/22182269

Episode 35 - Francesca Geens 02/18/2022

Episode 35 - Francesca Geens Francesca talks to us about her journey from ‘normal’ job to turning her journalling passion product into such a hit that it is now to be found in Waterstones. She talks about the science of happiness and how journalling can help your teen (and you!). https://happyselfjournal.com /episode/index/show/parentguidetogcse/id/22181612

Episode 31 - Hayley Perkins 06/09/2021

Episode 31 - Hayley Perkins Hayley Perkins is a counsellor and mentor to both children and adults. She talks to us about teenage depression and give parents strategies to help their children cope. /episode/index/show/parentguidetogcse/id/19412051

Episode 30 - Miss Tinks 06/09/2021

Episode 30 - Miss Tinks Miss Tinks talks to us about how to help teenagers better deal with stressful situations particularly with an eye on GCSE mock and real exams. /episode/index/show/parentguidetogcse/id/19411403

Episode 29 - Mel Riley 06/08/2021

Episode 29 - Mel Riley Mel talks to us about how to move from surviving to thriving as a family unit with strategies to overcome teenage mental health issues. /episode/index/show/parentguidetogcse/id/19400144

Episode 28 - Satveer Nijar 06/08/2021

Episode 28 - Satveer Nijar Satveer focuses her efforts around talking to students, school staff and parents about the ever increasing prevalence of self-harm. This episode is aimed at parents to help with their awareness of the issue. /episode/index/show/parentguidetogcse/id/19398578

Episode 27 - James Hawes 06/08/2021

Episode 27 - James Hawes James Hawes has been a school councellor and psychotherapist for over 25 years and joins the ParentGuidetoGCSE podcast to talk about how to break bad news to teenagers. /episode/index/show/parentguidetogcse/id/19397990

Episode 26 - Caroline Jacobs 04/29/2021

Episode 26 - Caroline Jacobs Caroline is a teenage boys mental health expert and an adolescent wellbeing coach. She helps teenage boys and young men to worry less, talk more, and become happier and more successful. /episode/index/show/parentguidetogcse/id/18907229

Episode 25 - Jenny Eastwood 04/15/2021

Episode 25 - Jenny Eastwood Jenny Eastwood works for The Parent Team and her expertise in neuroscience and brain development enables her to provide great advice for parents of teens approaching assessments ..... and all the stresses they bring. She also has brilliant advice around building motivation and confidence in teenagers. /episode/index/show/parentguidetogcse/id/18734885

Episode 24 - James Shone 12/16/2020

Episode 24 - James Shone James Shone shares his remarkable story of how illness robbed him of the chance to become a headteacher and instead put him on a path to helping students, parents, and teachers to know how to inspire belief in every individual. /episode/index/show/parentguidetogcse/id/17217191

Episode 22 - How to apply to Oxford or Cambridge University (part 2) 12/16/2020

Episode 22 - How to apply to Oxford or Cambridge University (part 2) Dr. Mark King is the admissions director for Lucy College at Cambridge University. In the second instalment of the 2-part podcast, he talks through the final stages of the admissions process and covers a lot of the FAQ’s about applying to these two universities. In these two episodes, he leaves no stone unturned in explaining the process. /episode/index/show/parentguidetogcse/id/17216156

Episode 21 - How to apply to Oxford or Cambridge University (part 1) 12/16/2020

Episode 21 - How to apply to Oxford or Cambridge University (part 1) Dr. Mark King is the admissions director for Lucy College at Cambridge University. In this 2-part podcast, he talks through the admissions process from start to finish. How important are GCSE grades? What post-16 subjects should be studied? What are the stages to an Oxbridge application? In these two episodes, he leaves no stone unturned in explaining the process. /episode/index/show/parentguidetogcse/id/17216048

Episode 20 - Bereavement - Kim Ward 10/31/2020

Episode 20 - Bereavement - Kim Ward Kim Ward is the CEO of Katies Mission, a non profit organisation that focuses on suicide prevention. In this episode she shares her powerful story about her sister Katie and the work she does with mental health and suicide awareness. /episode/index/show/parentguidetogcse/id/16627265

Episode 19 - Sex and Pornography - Viv Quick 10/31/2020

Episode 19 - Sex and Pornography - Viv Quick As part of our ‘difficult (but important) conversations series, Viv Crouch talks to us about the common issues that teenagers have when it comes to sex and pornography. Viv has worked for the NHS since 1960 and more recently has been a school nurse and a young persons sexual health worker. She was awarded an MBE for her work in young people's sexual health. /episode/index/show/parentguidetogcse/id/16626872

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