This episode of The Educational Dilemma explores how schools and families can best support children through separation and divorce. Featuring Head of Upper School and Mental Health Lead Mary-Kate Edwards alongside child and adult psychotherapist Tara McDonald, the conversation focuses on the importance of open communication, emotional containment and a child-centred approach. Together, they discuss how children experience change, the value of consistency and stability, and the role schools play in providing support and understanding. With practical insights on everything from difficult conversations to maintaining strong relationships with both parents, the episode offers thoughtful, reassuring guidance for families navigating complex transitions.

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• Host - Emma Goldsmith, Head of the Dragon School
• Mary-Kate Edwards - Mental Health Lead at the Dragon School
• Tara McDonald - Trainer, Author, and Psychotherapist
• Producer and Co-Ordinator - Jess Forde
• Assistant Producer - Sheena Lawrence
• Co-Ordinator – Imelia Taylor
• Technical Producer - Seb Engert
• Cover Artwork - Dan Forde @ Pier Studio

This episode opens up one of the most important and often avoided conversations in parenting and education.

Hosted by Emma Goldsmith, with insights from Matt Allen (Senior Boys Boarding House Parent and Teacher) and Gus Faulkner (Head of Boarding and CHE) we explore how to approach conversations about sex with honesty, confidence, and care.

From early foundations to navigating tricky questions, this episode highlights that the “talk” isn’t just one moment it’s an ongoing dialogue. Expect practical advice, thoughtful perspectives, and reassurance for parents figuring it all out.

This is one conversation you don’t want to skip.

If you'd like to hear more about what I get up to, please follow me on Instagram @head_in_heels

Or if you want to learn more about the Dragon School, our Instagram account is @dragonschooloxford

And if you've got any ideas or dilemmas you'd like us to discuss, please do email us at podcast@dragonschool.org

• Host - Emma Goldsmith, Head of the Dragon School
• Matt Allen - Boarding Houseparent and teacher at the Dragon School
• Gus Faulkner - Head of Boarding, Head of CHE at the Dragon School
• Producer and Co-Ordinator - Jess Forde
• Assistant Producer - Sheena Lawrence
• Co-Ordinator – Imelia Taylor
• Technical Producer - Seb Engert
• Cover Artwork - Dan Forde @ Pier Studio

After Reece Witherspoon's recent comments around 'chasing your talents and not your dreams' we invited entrepreneur Ed East, and executive coach Harry Hastings to delve a bit deeper into the concept - which should we nurture? Or are they intrinsically linked? Listen for lots of interesting discussions and remember the importance of the word 'yet'!

If you'd like to hear more about what I get up to, please follow me on Instagram @head_in_heels

Or if you want to learn more about the Dragon School, our Instagram account is @dragonschooloxford

And if you've got any ideas or dilemmas you'd like us to discuss, please do email us at podcast@dragonschool.org

• Host - Emma Goldsmith, Head of the Dragon School
• Ed East – Founder and Group CEO at Billion Dollar Boy
• Harry Hastings – The Values Coach – Executive Coach ACC (ICF)
• Producer and Co-Ordinator - Jess Forde
• Assistant Producer - Sheena Lawrence
• Co-Ordinator – Imelia Taylor
• Technical Producer - Seb Engert
• Cover Artwork - Dan Forde @ Pier Studio