💬 "Exams focus on a small set of skills to prove that you have a wider set of skills... Our slogan is educate to empower—empower the kids through academics and empower the parents to support their family." Yes, yes, yes, people! Welcome back to The Edge on Affinity Xtra, hosted by your boy Roger Moore, where we celebrate gospel music of black origin, champion community trailblazers, and dive deep into real, unfiltered life conversations. In this enlightening and heartfelt episode, Roger sits down with former English teacher, artist, and educational visionary Taleisha Hutton, founder of Eudaiton Education. From studying law at the University of Birmingham to discovering an undeniable passion for teaching in the classroom , Taleisha opens up about her personal journey, facing major health battles that forced her out of standard classroom teaching , and how God turned a desolate season into a flourishing mission to educate and empower families. Taleisha breaks down why academics are only one piece of the puzzle, how parents and grandparents can bridge the gap in their children's learning , and why understanding school systems—from the Year 6 to Year 7 transition to GCSE grading and SEND support—is a full family affair. 🕒 What to Expect in This Episode: The Accidental Teacher: How giving a GCSE speech on why she’d never be an English teacher turned full circle into a lifelong passion for mentoring students. The Pivot & Health Journey: Facing fibroids and chronic fatigue, having the faith to "expand your tents" (Isaiah 54), and transitioning into online tuition. Demystifying the Grading System: Understanding the modern 9–1 GCSE grading structure, avoiding common traps, and redefining success beyond test scores. The Parent Education Series: Why equipping parents with tools for open evenings, SEND/ADHD/Autism diagnoses, and behaviour systems changes a child's trajectory. Critical Skills & Practical Parenting: Moving away from screen addiction (Roblox/iPads) toward active reading comprehension, critical analysis, and family well-being. Community & Grandparent Power: Why grandparents are stepping up in this generation to fund education and empower their wider families. 🔗 Resources & Connections: Eudaiton Education Website: https://www.eudaitoneducation.co.uk/ Parent Education Series & Tuition Info: Sourcing expert-led workshops on Year 6/7 transition, GCSEs, SEND, and school behaviour. Affinity Xtra Network: Be Extra! Celebrating gospel music of black origin, faith, and community culture. 💬 Drop a comment below: What was the biggest challenge you faced navigating the UK school system as a parent or student? Turn on notifications, like, share, and subscribe to support independent platforms empowering our community! 🔔👇 https://youtu.be/2fXD9ybxu9E
