In an age where screen time is rising, the value of outdoorplay and learning has never been more important. In this episode, Anthony sits down with Head of Outdoor Learning at ESMS, David Ogilvie. They explore the role outdoor learning plays, how it helps to shape well-rounded children, and what parents can do at home to encourage a sense of curiosity and adventure in the great outdoors.Â
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What To Do About Raising Money-Smart Kids
Financial education is about so much more than understanding numbers and counting pennies (or more likely watching the balance change on your Go Henry App!). In this episode Anthony sits down with Katie Ridland, Chair of Governors for ESMS and owner of Ridland Wealth Management Ltd, a firm specialising in financial planning for families and small businesses. They chat about how we can ensure we are raising financially savvy children, the rise of the ‘finfluencer’, tips for parents about how to talk about money at home and much more. Â
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What To Do About Smartphones
In this first episode, Anthony sits down with Rachel Hewitt, Head of Digital Learning for ESMS Junior School. They explore the challenges smartphones present, the benefits of delaying getting your child a smartphone, and what we can do to support parents navigating these tricky waters.Â
Welcome to Principal Catch-Ups, a brand new podcast series with Anthony Simpson, Principal of ESMS, an award-winning school for 3-18 year olds in the heart of Edinburgh. Join Anthony as he catches up with experts from across the School's community and delves into the topics we know every parent wants to hear more about.
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