This is a very thought-provoking video discussion between two thought leaders in the areas of education and child development:
- Dr Billy Garvey – Developmental paediatrician, researcher and author, Billy is also the founder of the social enterprise Guiding Growing Minds and co‑host of the “Pop Culture Parenting” podcast. He was named the 2025 Victorian Father of the Year.
- John Hendry OAM – With over 50 years in education, John is an education elder, school leader and consultant known for pioneering the “Relationship based Education” framework and the concept of a “Relationship Quotient”
John and Billy discuss how quality relationships support children’s mental health and school attendance, their wellbeing at school, and academic progress. They will also explain why parents and schools need to work together to give children the best possible educational experience.
Questions Billy and John discuss in the video include:
- What does a “safe relationship” at school look like for an anxious child?
- How can parents and teachers work together to build trust and resilience?
- How do positive relationships help children to learn and achieve?