Join Emma Goldsmith, Head of the Dragon School in Oxford, and guests as they discuss key topics in education and parenting today. Once a month Emma will be joined by industry experts (whether in education or the field of discussion) to talk about how we can best support our children in the modern world. With topics on the importance of creativity in childhood today, and the benefits of sport and mental health, to the screen time debate, dealing with death, and neurodiversity; some episodes will be all about the fun, but we won’t be shying away from the difficult topics. 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 Producer and Co-Ordinator - Jess Forde Co-Ordinators – Sheena Lawrence & Imelia Taylor Technical Producer - Seb Engert Assistant Technical Producer - Ali Orr Cover Artwork - Dan Forde @ Pier Studio
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Signup to Generate a PitchJoin Emma Goldsmith, Head of the Dragon School in Oxford, and guests as they discuss key topics in education and parenting today. Once a month Emma will be joined by industry experts (whether in education or the field of discussion) to talk about how we can best support our children in the modern world.
Recent episodes include "Boarding, Unpacked." (30 October 2026, 48 minutes), "Choosing the Right Time: The Journey to Senior School" (2 August 2026, 42 minutes), and "The Complexities of Friendship" (9 July 2026, 48 minutes).
The Educational DilEmma publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 49 minutes.
Booking probability for The Educational DilEmma is 30%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Educational DilEmma requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Educational DilEmma's contact route on record: verified email.
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Episode #1
In this episode, we explore the world of boarding at the Dragon, busting some common myths and looking at how much has changed since the experiences many parents remember from the 1970s. We discuss the benefits boarding...
In this episode, Emma Goldsmith is joined by education consultant Camilla Smiley, St Edward's Warden Alastair Churnside, and Dragon School Head of Years 7 & 8 Mary Kate Edwards to explore one of the biggest decisions...
Episode #9
<p>Friendships can be one of the most rewarding—and challenging—parts of childhood. In this episode, we explore why friendships can be so complex, how they shape children's wellbeing, and the common challenges young...
Episode #9
Friendships can be one of the most rewarding—and challenging—parts of childhood. In this episode, we explore why friendships can be so complex, how they shape children's wellbeing, and the common challenges young people...
<p>Emma is joined by Adam Williams and Will Goldsmith to explore the vital role that nature plays in children's education, wellbeing, and development. Drawing on research, personal experience, and examples from their...
Episode #7
<p>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...
Episode #6
<p>This episode opens up one of the most important and often avoided conversations in parenting and education.</p><p>Hosted by Emma Goldsmith, with insights from Matt Allen (Senior Boys Boarding House Parent and...
Episode #5
<p>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...
Episode #4
<p>In this episode of The Educational DilEmma, Emma, Rosalee and Lisa discuss how to instil a philanthropic mindset in our children. Useful discussions around whether empathy can be taught, how to start small and to not...
Episode #3
<p>This episode will reshape your relationship with the type of content we, and our children, consume, and how we go about it. Kaitlyn and Emma explore how digital technology, especially smartphones, social media, and...
Episode #2
<p>During this tough but valuable conversation Emma and guests delve into how we can best support children going through loss and grief of a loved one. We look at how the emotional and mental health consequences of...
Episode #1
<p>In this episode of The Educational DilEmma, the first of the second series, Emma and guests discuss what it means to be a free thinker. Why is free thinking an important skill to nurture and what are the benefits of...
Episode #9
<p>If you have children starting school or moving school this September, this is the episode for you! Equally all children can feel a bit vulnerable when moving up a year and the summer is often a good time to open to...
<p>In this episode Emma and our guests discuss what we can do to help keep our children safe online, whilst taking a look at how our own habits might influence children’s relationships with their devices. Rest assured...
Episode #7
<p>In this episode Emma talks to Patrice Lawrence, Author and Journalist, and Emily Ainsworth, Head of English at the Dragon about where they found their love of reading and what it means to them. They talk about how...
Episode #7
<p>If you'd like to hear more about what I get up to, please follow me on Instagram @head_in_heels</p><p>Or if you want to learn more about the Dragon School, our Instagram account is @dragonschooloxford</p><p>And if...
<p>In this episode of The Educational DilEmma we discuss developing our children’s skills to be prepared for careers of the future, many of which don’t yet exist. Topics such as ‘can you teach entrepreneurship and what...
<p>In this episode of The Educational DilEmma Emma Goldsmith, Dupe Witherick (Human Design Consultant, Podcast Host, Author, and Accredited Alcohol-Free Wellbeing & Transformational Coach) and Tom Schuller (Academic...
Episode #4
<p>Neurodiversity Now (Josie Evans - Head of Learning Support at the Dragon, Louise Barr - SENCO at St Edward’s and Katrine Sawtell – Parent of two neurodiverse children)</p><p>In this episode Emma and guests discuss...
<p>In this episode Jack, Emma and Jack discuss the importance of creativity in education and childhood. Specifically that we shouldn’t forget the benefits of having fun, playing and to being a bit silly! They talk about...
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