ABOUT THIS PODCAST 🔗
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.
Hosts:
Update frequency:
every 19 days
Average audio length:
17 minutes
Guest interviews
English
United Kingdom
6 episodes
since March 11, 2025
episodic
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In a world of screens, the joy of reading can sometimes take a back seat. In today’s episode with SMC Librarian, Lauren Thow, we delve into the topic of reading. We chat about what we can do to encourage children to read for pleasure, the stereotypes around ‘proper books’ vs other forms of reading.…
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This episode was recorded live at our second annual ESMS Wellbeing Conference, where over 100 educators from across Scotland came together to explore wellbeing in schools.
You might recognise Dr Susan Woodshore from our previous episode - she’s not only the driving force behind this conference but…
Anxiety in children is on the rise and its impact is being felt across homes and classrooms. In this episode, we take a closer look at what’s been called the “anxiety epidemic” facing children across the UK. Why are so many young people struggling, and what can we do about it?
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 pa…
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 speciali…
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.
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