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Sep 2025
42m 25s

The power of an ECA

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From teamwork to discipline to self-confidence, sports and art classes offer more than just a physical or creative workout. So, what activities should our kids be doing to shape character, build confidence, and create lifelong friendships? Tom Asbury, Director of Sport at Repton Al Barsha, and Stephen Quinn, Principal at Horizon International School, join Helen in studio.

Plus, in a world where resilience is more critical than ever before, entrepreneur and coach Sebastien Bates is on hand to talk us through how to impart courage and confidence in our kids…

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