The Parent-Teacher Loop
by Olivia Davies, Claire Murphy & Lucy Burton
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What Really Matters (a simple guide to supporting your child's…
What Really Matters (a simple guide to supporting your child's…
About this podcast
Highly Commended in the Parenting category at the Independent Podcast Awards 2026, and shortlisted for Independent Podcast Awards in both 2025 and 2026.
Three experienced teachers and mums share insider knowledge, practical strategies and real-world advice to help parents navigate education with confidence. The Parent Teacher Loop empowers families to unlock children's potential and support them to become happy, healthy and successful learners.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 41 episodes
- What Really Matters (a simple guide to supporting your child's learning) · 31 min · Season 2 Episode 1If you have a question or a topic you would like us to cover, click here to contact us. If you are feeling overwhelmed by all of the parenting advice out there then this is the…
- A Guide to School Readiness for Parents · 35 min · Season 1 Episode 40If you have a question or a topic you would like us to cover, click here to contact us. In this episode, we explore what school readiness really means, how you can prepare your…
- Implications of the UK Social Media ban · 31 min · Season 1 Episode 39If you have a question or a topic you would like us to cover, click here to contact us. In this episode, Olivia and Claire discuss the recent social media ban for under-16s…
- How to Support Your Child Through the Year 4 Multiplication Test · 34 min · Season 1 Episode 38If you have a question or a topic you would like us to cover, click here to contact us. This episode explores the importance of the Year 4 multiplication tables check, how it…
- Creating a healthy balance with screen time · 31 min · Season 1 Episode 37If you have a question or a topic you would like us to cover, click here to contact us. Olivia, Claire and Lucy explore the impact of screen time on children's attention, social…
- Practical Tips for Supporting Phonics at home · 32 min · Season 1 Episode 36If you have a question or a topic you would like us to cover, click here to contact us. Claire, Lucy and Olivia explore early childhood phonics support, teaching strategies, and…
- Supporting Children with Dyslexia: diagnosis and the process · 33 min · Season 1 Episode 35If you have a question or a topic you would like us to cover, click here to contact us. This episode features Claire, Lucy and Olivia discussing dyslexia, early signs, support…
- Lucy's Expert Tips on Early Potty Training · 29 min · Season 1 Episode 34If you have a question or a topic you would like us to cover, click here to contact us. This episode explores the nuances of potty training, exploring the idea and benefits of…
- Unlocking the Power of Outdoor Play · 35 min · Season 1 Episode 33If 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 explore the importance of outdoor play for…
- How to Foster Imagination with Minimal Spending · 29 min · Season 1 Episode 32If you have a question or a topic you would like us to cover, click here to contact us. This episode explores the importance of low-cost, creative play for children, especially…
- Bedtime Battles: Practical Tips for Peaceful Nights · 30 min · Season 1 Episode 31If you have a question or a topic you would like us to cover, click here to contact us. This episode explores the importance of sleep and bedtime routines for children, debunking…
- Navigating School Refusal: Insights for Parents · 26 min · Season 1 Episode 30If 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…
- What did you do at school today? · 27 min · Season 1 Episode 29If 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…
- Let's discuss banning phones in schools · 34 min · Season 1 Episode 28If 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…
- The Importance of Communicating with your child's Teacher · 31 min · Episode 27If 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…
- How we can cut screen times · 32 min · Episode 26If 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…
- Building Resilience and confidence in our children · 34 min · Episode 25If 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…
- Screentime Issues · 33 min · Episode 24If 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…
- Encouraging your Children to Read · 30 min · Season 1 Episode 23If 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 Effect of Lateness and Absence on School Progress · 31 min · Season 1 Episode 22If 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…
