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Join us for an inspiring chat with a professional personal trainer, life coach and mentor, as we explore how to keep your children and family healthy, active, and strong. Discover practical tips, fun fitness ideas, and expert strategies to build lasting habits that make wellness a natural part of your family’s everyday routine.

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When your child struggles to keep up at school, it can feel worrying and confusing. In this episode of School Life Unpacked, we explore how to recognise the signs of falling behind, what the data show about primary education in the UK, and how parents and schools can work together to help children catch up gently and effectively.

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"Join our guest nutritionist as we explore the lifelong benefits of good food choices, beginning in the early years and extending well beyond the classroom. Discover how balanced nutrition supports growth, learning, and long-term health, empowering children to thrive today while building strong foundations for the future."

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"Fostering good mental health from a young age lays the foundation for lifelong resilience and emotional well-being. By nurturing healthy coping skills early, individuals are better equipped to manage life’s challenges, reduce stress, and maintain balance, ultimately supporting healthier, more fulfilling lives in adulthood and older age."

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In this episode, we unpack the Children’s Welfare and Schools Bill currently moving through Parliament. We break down what the bill actually says, explore its potential impact on schools, families, and children, and ask whether it strengthens safeguarding or risks creating new challenges in education and welfare.

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Homework often feels like a chore, but it teaches much more than equations and essays. In this episode, we explore how homework builds discipline, responsibility, and lifelong learning habits beyond the classroom.

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Grades fade, but the real lessons last. In this episode, we unpack the three things school really teaches you resilience when life knocks you down, the power of relationships that shape your future, and why your worth is never defined by test results. These are the lessons that matter long after the bell rings.

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In this episode of School Life Unpacked, host Natasha Curtis-Igho explores what “school readiness” really means for children starting Reception in the UK. From government checklists to everyday independence skills, Natasha unpacks the expectations placed on families, why the timing often feels overwhelming, and how children’s unique development journeys shape their readiness. With practical tips for supporting independence, social skills, and confidence at home, this episode reassures parents that school readiness isn’t about perfection — it’s about progress, encouragement, and supporting children at their own pace.