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Teacher Mum

Teacher Mum

Written by: Charlie Birkett
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My son is taking his GCSEs. Five minutes ago, he was playing with Lego; now, he’s in the eye of the exam storm. As a teacher with over 20 years of experience, I thought I was ready for this. I wasn't.

Welcome to Teacher Mum, an honest, and practical guide to navigating the "pivotal years" of your child’s education.

Being an educator gives me a unique lens, but being a mum gives me a completely different reality. In this series, I pull back the curtain on the triumphs, the struggles, and the constant dilemmas of balancing my professional expertise with the visceral, biological anxiety of being a parent during the exam season.

For help and resources designed to support parents through GCSEs, visit literaturetutor.co.uk/podcast

2026 Charlie Birkett
Episodes
  • Chapter 4 : Learning to be independent at home

    Chapter 4 : Learning to be independent at home
    Jun 17 2026

    Explore the challenge of cultivating independent study habits at home. Charlie shares her shift from teacher-led control to being a facilitator, helping her son find his own rhythm while navigating the balance of being both a mum and an educator.

    For help and resources, visit www.literaturetutor.co.uk
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    8 mins
  • Chapter 3: Whip or carrot?

    Chapter 3: Whip or carrot?
    Jun 15 2026

    A look at the dilemma of student motivation. Is it better to push, goad, and nag, or to focus on facilitation? This episode questions the modern "reward culture" and seeks the balance between helping a child succeed and letting them take ownership.
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    7 mins
  • Chapter 2: Making the choice to let him choose

    Chapter 2: Making the choice to let him choose
    Jun 15 2026

    Exploring the monumental transition into Year 10. This episode tackles the struggle between wanting to steer a child's academic future and the importance of allowing them to make their own choices, while navigating the unique anxiety of being a parent during this period.
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    7 mins
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