The My Online Schooling Podcast

S3:E10 - Welcome back to the My Online Schooling Podcast, the place where we talk to staff, parents and pupils to find out more about life at the online school. Now this episode today is great fun. We speak to Sara Goyea, Head of Juniors, but we also have a Mum, Soraya, with and daughter Taliya. And they're all going to be giving us their experiences of life at My Online Schooling. We're going to hear Soraya's back story, the viewpoint from Sara and also, most importantly, what young Taliya thinks of everything. That's all coming up in this episode so let's dive on in right now. Websites: myonlineschooling.co.uk

S3:E9 - Welcome back to the My Online Schooling Podcast, the place where we talk to staff, parents and pupils to find out more about life at the online school. Now this podcast is also available to watch as a video so if you'd like to see our guests as well as hear them then head over to YouTube and search My Online Schooling. So let's get right into this episode of the My Online Schooling Podcast. To see the video version of this episode, click here to watch it on YouTube. Websites: myonlineschooling.co.uk

S3:E8 - Welcome back to the My Online Schooling Podcast, the place where we talk to staff, parents and pupils to find out more about life at the online school. Today we talking to two of the Success Coordinators at My Online Schooling, Tegan and Emma. They're about to talk to us all about their roles at My Online Schooling. We're going to hear what exactly success coordinators do, the relationships they create with pupils and parents (and even pets) and how they help pupils achieve in the Online School. Now this podcast is also available to watch as a video so if you'd like to see our guests as well as hear them then head over to YouTube and search My Online Schooling. So let's get right into this episode of the My Online Schooling Podcast. To see the video version of this episode, click here to watch it on YouTube. Websites: myonlineschooling.co.uk

S3:E7 - Welcome back to the My Online Schooling Podcast, the place where we talk to staff, parents and pupils to find out more about life at the online school. Today we have an episode dedicated to the language teachers at My Online Schooling and we're joined by Marianne Kavanagh and Noelia Freire, both of whom are in the languages department at the school. They're about to talk to us about, well, languages at My Online Schooling. We're going to hear what the department looks like, what it's like teaching in their department and why learning languages is so important in 2022. So let's get right into this episode of the My Online Schooling Podcast. To see the video version of this episode, click here to watch it on YouTube. Websites: myonlineschooling.co.uk

S3:E6 - Welcome back to the My Online Schooling Podcast, the place where we talk to staff, parents and pupils to find out more about life at the online school. Now today we're talking all about languages with Lingua Connect, the latest offering from MOS for pupils whose first language is not English, and who are looking for some additional support to improve their proficiency. Joining us on the episode today we have Clem Hinchliffe, Head of Development for Europe, Middle East and Asia and also pioneered the Lingua Connect project, and Carlos Ortuño, Spanish Teacher and Head of Languages at MOS. To see the video version of this episode, click here to watch it on YouTube. Websites: myonlineschooling.co.uk linguaconnect.com

S3:E5 - Welcome back to the My Online Schooling Podcast, the place where we talk to staff, parents and pupils to find out more about life at the online school. Today we're speaking to Jet and Ginger, mother, and pupil from My Online Schooling. Jet will tell us all about her experience finding and choosing My Online Schooling, why it suits her and her family and how she has become a part of the wider My Online Schooling Community. But we'll also hear from Ginger, they'll tell us all about their experience as a pupil at My Online Schooling, what they do with all their extra free time and how My Online Schooling creates a great online space for making friends across the globe. So come with me now as we speak to Jet and Ginger. To see the video version of this episode, click here to watch it on YouTube. Websites: myonlineschooling.co.uk

S3:E4 -Welcome back to the My Online Schooling Podcast, the place where we talk to staff, parents and pupils to find out more about life at the online school. Today we're speaking to Father and Daughter team Riyadh and Maryam. They'll tell us all about My Online Schooling from the perspective of a parent and a pupil. This is a great episode for prospective parents to hear what online school is really like but it's also a great episode to those of you who are already part of the community! Now this podcast is also available to watch as a video so if you'd like to see our guests as well as hear them then head over to My Online Schooling's YouTube channel. So let's get right into this episode of the My Online Schooling Podcast. Websites: myonlineschooling.co.uk

S3:E3 -Welcome back to the My Online Schooling Podcast, the place where we talk to staff, parents and pupils to find out more about life at the online school. And today I'm very excited because we're speaking to five people who have recently returned from rowing across the Atlantic, and you might remember we spoke to them last year when they were in training before they left. Ian Baird, Duncan Hughes, Fraser Potter, Clive Rooney and Ross McKinney join us to explain what life was like crossing the Atlantic, how they coped with each other's company in such a small space and how it felt to raise money for such a good cause. But we also get to hear what the relationship is between our five rowers and My Online Schooling. So come with me now as we speak to Ian, Duncan, Fraser, Clive and Ross, otherwise known as Five In A Row. Websites: myonlineschooling.co.uk justgiving.com/fundraising/ross-mckinney6

S3:E2 -Welcome back to the My Online Schooling Podcast, the place where we talk to staff, parents and pupils to find out more about life at the online school. In this episode we're talking to mum Andrea Oneto Ibarra whose boy Martin has been attending My Online Schooling since 2020. We're going to find out all about Andrea's experience with My Online Schooling, why it fits in with her and her family's lifestyle and how Martin has been getting on with online lessons. But we will also hear about Andrea's thoughts on school, why more schools should embrace arts and humanities and how My Online Schooling is providing a meaningful education to Martin. So, let's find out all about My Online Schooling with mum Andrea. Websites: myonlineschooling.co.uk 

S3:E1 -  Welcome back to the My Online Schooling Podcast, the place where we talk to staff, parents and pupils to find out more about life at the online school.  Today we're speaking to Catherine Whitaker, CEO and Head of Learning at EtonX.  Catherine's going to chat to us about Future Skills at EtonX, the courses on offer, what lessons look like for My Online Schooling students and why classes on leadership or career readiness are just as valuable as maths or science.  So come with me now as we speak to EtonX CEO and Head of Learning, Catherine Whitaker. Websites: myonlineschooling.co.uk etonx.com/courses

S2:E10 -  Welcome back to the My Online Schooling Podcast, the place where we talk to staff, parents and pupils to find out more about life at the online school. In this episode we're speaking to Business Development Lead at Mind Of My Own, Emma Thompson. Emma is going to give us an overview of the Mind Of My Own apps, how the apps work, how pupils and teachers interact with it and why the apps digital tools help with safeguarding and wellbeing. So come with me now as we delve into the world of Mind Of My Own apps and technology with Emma Thompson. Websites: myonlineschooling.co.uk 

S2:E9 -  Welcome back to the My Online Schooling Podcast, the place where we talk to staff, parents and pupils to find out more about life at the online school. In this episode we speak to the parent of a pupil at My Online Schooling. Jo Richardson is mother to Alex, aged 14, who ended up at My Online Schooling for (she tells us) several reasons. So we hear about his journey to being a pupil at My Online Schooling and what it was like to be a parent at the same time. Now like a lot of parents Jo did have some apprehensions surrounding Alex starting at My Online Schooling but she talks about how easily these apprehensions were diminished. But don't let me take away from what she has to say, so come with me as we dial into the home of Alex's mum and speak to Jo Richardson. Websites: myonlineschooling.co.uk 

S2:E8 -  Welcome back to the My Online Schooling Podcast, the place where we talk to staff, parents and pupils to find out more about life at the online school. In this episode we're getting into Computer Science with Mariet Cheetham, hearing all about her experiences of being a teacher for the school. This means we get to hear some of the changes she's seen as the school's grown, but also the adaptation of approaches and techniques in teaching when its online, how the benefits of technology actually look in an online classroom, and how Mariet sees the children's continuous growth with their global outlook on life. Mariet is from South Africa so very much in keeping with the whole staff at the school she also brings a dynamic from a different part of the world. So let's hear what she has to say, as we speak about life as a computer science teacher for an online school, with Mariet Cheetham. Websites: myonlineschooling.co.uk 

S2:E7 -  Welcome back to the My Online Schooling Podcast, the place where we talk to staff, parents and pupils to find out more about life at the online school.  On today's episode we're talking laughtercise with Aaron Betesta. We're going to discover what exactly Laughtercise is, how you encourage children of all ages to exercise and what families can do to keep kids active. So let's dive straight in and discuss all about exercise and Laughtercise with Aaron Betesta. Websites: laughtercise.co.uk myonlineschooling.co.uk 

S2:E6 - Welcome back to the My Online Schooling Podcast, the place where we talk to staff, parents and pupils to find out more about life at the online school. In this episode, we're talking to teacher and school counsellor Findlay Headden. We're going to find out what it was about counselling children that brought him into this role, how his own background and experience of school shaped this, and what led him into the world of an online education with My Online Schooling. Really looking forward to sharing this with you so come with me while we speak right now to Findlay Headden. Websites: myonlineschooling.co.uk 

S2:E5 -  Welcome back to the My Online Schooling Podcast, the place where we talk to staff, parents and pupils to find out more about life at the online school. In this episode, we're back talking with a teacher, Carly Brosnan. Together we discuss various things such as staying connected with pupils and fellow teachers in an online education world (it's easier than you might think), how it benefits pupils with any kind of additional needs and we get to hear some examples of the pupils in Carly's classes. Now Carly also spent many years living and working in China so we get to understand more about that experience she had there too. So come with me as we step into this conversation with Carly Brosnan. Websites: myonlineschooling.co.uk 

S2:E4 - Welcome back to the My Online Schooling Podcast, the place where we talk to staff, parents and pupils to find out more about life at the online school. In this episode, we're back talking with a teacher, Nicola Walker. Nicola and I discuss various things such as the challenges of mainstream education for MOS pupils and, as such, why MOS became a more desirable option, the ‘social stories' group – what it is and how it has hugely benefited the pupils. And we talk about the undeniable importance of ‘making learning fun' in the classroom. But we also find out about Nicola's own school days and her talents in the field of music. So come with me now while we speak to Nicola Walker. Websites: myonlineschooling.co.uk 

S2:E3 -  - Welcome back to the My Online Schooling Podcast, the place where we talk to staff, parents and pupils to find out more about life at the online school.  In this episode, we're rowing across the Atlantic, more specifically from the Canary Islands to Antigua, and we're doing it in support of a charity called Reverse Rett. Rett Syndrome is a post-natal neurological disorder, which most often affects girls, around the age of 12-18 months. And My Online Schooling is a proud sponsor of a team of five people who, in December 2021, will be rowing across the Atlantic.  So we speak to Ian Baird, Duncan Hughes, Fraser Potter and Clive Rooney (there is a fifth called Ross McKinney who couldn't join us this time), and they're about to explain to us just what it's going to be like for them all to row across the Atlantic, why it's important to have the support of organisations such as My Online Schooling, and just what this rare condition is which is the focus of the team's fund-raising efforts.  That's all coming up in this episode. Let's get to it right now with our crew.  Websites: myonlineschooling.co.uk www.fiveinarow.co.uk 

S2:E2 -  Welcome back to the My Online Schooling Podcast, the place where we talk to staff, parents and pupils to find out more about life at the online school. In this episode, we're talking to a mother of two My Online Schooling students aged who are aged 11 and 14. Rachel Martin talks to us today about what led the family to enrol in an online school from state education, how the children have maintained and nurtured friendships remotely, and what the benefits are for their family as a result of joining My Online Schooling.  But Rachel also offers her advice to families currently considering online school as an option so stick around to hear what she has to say here. That's all coming up in this episode. Let's dive into this conversation now with Rachel Martin. Website: myonlineschooling.co.uk 

S2:E1 - Welcome back to the My Online Schooling Podcast, the place where we talk to staff, parents and pupils to find out more about life at the online school.  In this episode, we're talking to Vanessa Baker about wellbeing at My Online Schooling. This is such an important topic for all people, none more so than children at school. Vanessa's about to explain how wellbeing is managed in an online environment and why it's such an important subject to discuss in the open.  So come with me now as we look at wellbeing at My Online Schooling with Vanessa Baker. Website: myonlineschooling.co.uk 

S1:E10 - Welcome back to the My Online Schooling Podcast, the place where we talk to staff, parents and pupils to find out more about life at the online school.  In this episode, we're talking science! Lauren Galligan shows us how science works at an online school, what a typical science lesson looks like, how practicals are still possible (despite being online) and some of the resources available to make the lessons even more interesting, fun and interactive.  Now, fun fact, Lauren joined the school back in September 2018 so that means with everything that's been happening in the world in 2020 and 2021 Lauren has solid experience of online schooling pre-pandemic, so she knows what she's talking about.  But all that is coming up in this episode now. Sit tight while we step into this conversation with Lauren right now.  Website: myonlineschooling.co.uk 

S1:E9 - Welcome back to the My Online Schooling Podcast, the place where we talk to staff, parents and pupils to find out more about life at the online school.  In this episode, we're speaking to another of the teaching staff at My Online Schooling. Bethany Jamieson is going to open up for us what life is like as a teacher at the online school.  So we're going to find out what her favourite aspect is of teaching at an online school, the extra-curricular clubs available at school (including Health and Wellbeing, something so important in 2021) and how the children create friendships despite not being physically in the same place.  That's all in this episode so come with me now while we hear from Bethany Jamieson.  Website: myonlineschooling.co.uk 

S1:E8-  Welcome back to the My Online Schooling Podcast, the place where we talk to staff, parents and pupils to find out more about life at the online school.  In this episode, we go into the Art department at school and talk to Rachel Adams about how that works in an online environment.  So we're going to find out her first thoughts about online learning compared to how her opinion of it might have changed, we'll discover the importance of art and other creative subjects in the curriculum, and we'll hear about the benefits of teaching art and design to students coming from various cultures around the world.  Then, for fun, I ask Rachel which artist inspires her the most – I wonder if you might know who that is. So come with me now into Art while we hear from Rachel Adams.  Website: myonlineschooling.co.uk 

S1:E7 - Welcome back to the My Online Schooling Podcast, the place where we talk to staff, parents and pupils to find out more about life at the online school.  In this episode, we go travelling with Brett and Amelia Irwin and their family. Because Brett and Amelia were both living in the UK before acquiring an RV and packing up to travel around the world together, now depending on My Online Schooling to deliver education on their behalf. But when they began their travels they were reliant home-schooling so we're about to hear just how they coped before discovering My Online Schooling, how they felt when they did discover there was an online option, and what this meant for them as a family unit.  But we also hear what's next for them as a family, where they're going to go and what they're going to do.  So come with me now and listen in on this conversation with Brett and Amelia Irwin.  Website: myonlineschooling.co.uk And follow the Irwins on Youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_EqHuKvDEGesBG81OVtP0A

S1:E6 -   Welcome back to the My Online Schooling Podcast, the place where we talk to staff, parents and pupils to find out more about life at the online school. In this episode, we speak to school Principal, Euan Maclean. Euan's about to give us his own opinion on the evolution of the world of education, how it has changed and what the future might hold, we discuss the importance of looking at all elements of success and we talk about the importance of digital literacy and why it needs to be taught in schools. But we also get to know Euan a little better as we find out more about his hobbies. So come with me and listen in on this conversation with Euan Maclean. https://myonlineschooling.co.uk 

S1:E5 -  Welcome back to the My Online Schooling Podcast, the place where we talk to staff, parents and pupils to find out more about life at the online school.    In this episode, we speak to Sam Palmer, Head of Humanities at My Online Schooling. Sam elaborates on his ‘Eureka moments' in teaching, what a typical day looks like for him as a geography teacher, and how the school has developed since he joined. But we're also going to find out where in the world Sam would like to visit one day, I wonder if you can guess where that might be.    So come with me and listen in on this conversation with Sam Palmer.    https://myonlineschooling.co.uk 

S1:E4 -  Welcome back to the My Online Schooling Podcast, the place where we talk to staff, parents and pupils to find out more about life at the online school.  In this episode, we speak to Radha Yamadoi, a Mum to Maya who is eight (but very nearly nine) about their experience as a family of connecting with My Online Schooling. We're going to find out what life is like for them as an Indian family but living in Tokyo, we'll hear some of the benefits of an online education for Maya and what this means for them all as a family.  So come with me and listen in on this conversation with Radha Yamadoi.

S1:E3 - Welcome back to the My Online Schooling Podcast, the place where we talk to staff, parents and pupils to find out more about life at the online school. In this episode, we speak to Head of Maths, Tom Carter. Tom's been teaching at My Online Schooling for two years and he shares with us why it works so well not just for the students he teaches but also for creating the best work/life balance by working from home. He also shares his experiences as a Dad himself too, what they get up to as a family when he's not teaching. So come with me and listen in on this conversation with Tom Carter.

S1:E2 - Welcome to the My Online Schooling Podcast, the place where we talk to staff, parents and pupils to find out more about life at the online school.  In this episode, we speak to a family who are currently in Aberdeen but actually travelling around the world. Julie (otherwise known as Mum) and Erihn form half of the Smith family and they talk to us in this episode about their love of travel, the friends that Erihn has made across the globe and the opportunities that online schooling provides for families wanting to take this route.  But we also find out what some of their favourite food is and what they miss when they're away travelling.  So come with me and listen in on this conversation with Julie and Erihn…

S1:E1 - Welcome to the My Online Schooling Podcast, the place where we talk to staff, parents and pupils to find out more about life at the online school.  In this episode, our very first episode, we speak to Tom Crombie, Founder and CEO. We're going to find out why he started a school that was online, what the values are of the school and some examples of the kinds of families that have their children educated at an online school.  But we also find out Tom's guilty pleasure, the artist you might hear him singing around the home if you ever stepped in there. And it's not one I would guessed so see if you can work out who that might be (but you have to promise not to tell anyone).  Anyway, enough introduction. Come with me and listen in on this conversation with Tom Crombie…