Thriving in the new school year: faith, identity, and practical advice for students and parents
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Starting a new school year brings excitement, but for many students and parents, it also brings anxiety, fresh environments, and challenging cultural pressures. On the Premier Gospel Breakfast Show, host Belinda sits down with Leondre Douglas—Secondary School Faith Advisor and Chaplaincy Development Officer for the Diocese of Southwark—to unpack how young people and families can thrive in the new academic term.
Released on 4 Sep 2026
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