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Learning ExplorationsDr Leslie Williams Dr Leslie Williams is the Group Head of Social Impact and Giving at Nord Anglia Education. Leslie is a passionate educator who tries to live by her values. She spent the first 20 years of her career in public and private schools as both an English literature teacher and a high school principal. During that time, she learned a great deal about the power of connection and reflection to develop inclusive classrooms and environments where she wanted everyone to feel that they belonged. In her work with Nord Anglia, Leslie has a chance to continue to work with students and ed...2025-05-0650 min
Sandy on Talent - Insights and Strategies for Leadership Excellence and Talent Optimization007: Transforming Global Education: Leadership Insights with Nord Anglia CEO Andrew FitzmauriceStep into the world of international education with Andrew Fitzmaurice, the dynamic CEO of Nord Anglia Education, whose strategic vision has taken the organization from four schools to an impressive global network of 89 institutions. Andrew shares his unique insights into how his varied career experiences have shaped his approach to leadership, emphasizing the importance of balancing commercial success with the well-being of students, teachers, and principals. This episode also explores Andrew's role as chairman of IMG Academy, where the synergy between Nord Anglia and this premier sports education brand is brought to light, illustrating the power of collaboration in...2025-03-0642 min
Learning ExplorationsShaping the Future: Global Education Insights with UNICEF In this insightful podcast, "Shaping the future: global education insights with UNICEF", host Emily Murphy, Senior Professional Development Lead at Nord Anglia Education, sits down with three leading experts from UNICEF to explore the pressing issues and opportunities in global education. Kate Cotton, Principal Advisor for Education at UNICEF UK, brings over 30 years of international development experience, discussing the vital role of education in achieving social change. From her early days teaching in low-resource settings to leading global programmes, Kate shares her insights into how education can empower marginalised communities and highlights UNICEF’s education priorities as we...2025-01-2452 min
El Limonero PodcastBoarding Schools: Todas las variables para el éxito | #077 con Arturo González de Nord Anglia
🎙️ Episodio #077 de El Limonero Podcast: Explorando el mundo de los internados con Arturo González
En este episodio, contamos con la presencia de Arturo González, Regional Boarding Manager de Nord Anglia, un conglomerado educativo líder en internados a nivel mundial. Arturo nos invita a descubrir cómo funciona realmente una escuela de internado, desmintiendo mitos y destacando cómo esta experiencia puede ser una oportunidad transformadora para cualquier tipo de estudiante.
Hablamos sobre la conexión de estas escuelas con las comunidades locales y su entorno natural, un aspecto clave que enriquece el aprendizaje con actividades únicas dependiendo...2025-01-1451 min
Learning ExplorationsMake it Mindful In today’s episode, I’m excited to share a conversation I had recently as a guest on Make it Mindful, a podcast that explores how to keep schools relevant hosted by Seth Fleischauer. Along with my fellow guest, Kayla Morehead, a researcher at Denver Public Schools, we dive into the role of metacognition in education and the work that Nord Anglia is doing to support the development of metacognitive skills in students. It was a great discussion, and I’m excited for you all to hear it. Listen to other episodes of Make it Mindful...2024-10-1840 min
Make It Mindful: Insights for Global Learning#45 Metacognition: the First Step to Lifelong Learning with Kayla Morehead and Emily MurphyIn this episode of Make It Mindful, Seth Fleischauer welcomes two experts in metacognition: Kayla Morehead, a researcher at Denver Public Schools, and Emily Murphy, the Senior Professional Development Lead at Nord Anglia Education. Together, they discuss the role of metacognition in education and how it can empower both students and educators to take control of their learning process.Key Topics Discussed:Understanding Metacognition: Kayla explains metacognition as thinking about one’s thinking, reflecting on cognitive processes, and taking actionable steps based on that reflection. She emphasizes how this skill allows students to evaluate their learning ac...2024-10-0739 min
Ordinary Teachers and StudentsEpisode 41 - Career Coaching for Teachers with Alina (Career Coach)Alina is a professional certified career coach and an educator who used to teach for Nord Anglia Education in China. She’s now an entrepreneur and helps teachers to integrate coaching in their teaching. She also helps adults and teenagers design their career paths.You can contact Alina on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/alina-shmakova-ab8683248/If you're interested in becoming a guest on this podcast, feel free to contact me at: alantheteachercoach@gmail.com2024-10-0738 min
Happy In The Hustle with IHelpMoms.comThe #1 Way To Know If You Are Parenting WellIn this enlightening Parent Smarter conversation, Michelle SEO of IHelpMoms.com and Master David Alvas of www.uskkarate.com explore the intricacies of parenting, emphasizing the importance of resilience, guidance, and self-discovery in children.
They discuss the balance between pushing children towards activities and allowing them the freedom to explore their interests.
This Creating Super Kids Episode highlights the significance of building confidence through incremental steps, the necessity of fun in family life, and the value of mastering one's body as a foundation for life skills. Ultimately, the conversation...2024-10-031h 00
Education LeadersThe Teacher Retention Crisis | A Conversation with Haili HugesHaili Hughes and Shane Leaning discuss the ongoing crisis in the teaching profession, focusing on the challenges of teacher retention, the impact of toxic leadership, and the need for a supportive culture within schools. They explore the internal and external factors contributing to the crisis, including public perception, accountability, and the importance of psychological safety for teachers. The discussion emphasises the need for educational leaders to create environments that nurture growth and well-being for educators, ultimately benefiting students as well.Takeaways· Teacher retention is a crisis in many countries, including the UK, and is inf...2024-09-3030 min
Learning ExplorationsProfessor Daniel Muijs Professor Daniel Muijs is Head of the School of Social Sciences, Education, and Social Work and Professor of Education at Queen’s University Belfast. Daniel has held professorial positions at a range of UK and international universities, led the Research and Evaluation team at Ofsted and is the co-author of the EEF's guidance report on 'Metacognition and Self Regulated Learning'. Daniel is an expert on school and teacher effectiveness, and has published widely in this field.2024-09-2443 min
Education LeadersOrganisational Change 101 | Change Series 1.1Shane introduces a mini-series focused on leading effective community-led change in schools. He presents an open-source change model inspired by Work Collaborative, emphasising the importance of community involvement, trust, and iterative processes. The model is structured around the double diamond framework, which facilitates exploration and problem-solving in organisational change. Shane outlines the eight stages of the model, highlighting the need for alignment among stakeholders and the significance of sustaining change over time.TakeawaysChange is a constant challenge in education.Community involvement is crucial for effective change.Trust and psychological safety are...2024-09-2311 min
Happy In The Hustle with IHelpMoms.comCreating Super Kids: The 3 Most Common Mistakes Parents MakeIn this episode of the Creating Super Kids Podcast series hosted by ihelpmoms.com, Michelle and Andrea Vallely discuss common parenting mistakes and how to foster a growth mindset in children. They explore the importance of seeing children as whole beings, empowering them to make their own decisions, and establishing rules and structure within the family. The conversation also touches on navigating societal pressures, the significance of self-awareness in parenting, and the resources available for parents to support their children's development takeaways
Parents often see their children as broken, which can hinder their growth.
It's essential to empower...2024-09-1830 min
Education LeadersWhat to do at your next inflection moment | A Conversation with Sharath JeevanSharath Jeevan OBE explores the concept of inflection moments for leaders in education, addressing the challenges and opportunities they present. Sharath emphasizes the importance of navigating inflection moments with a long-term perspective and authenticity, encouraging leaders to embrace wicked problems and engage their teams in the journey. The conversation also delves into the significance of community engagement, the role of technology, and the need for leaders to reflect on their inflection moments. Takeaways - Inflection moments in education require a long-term perspective and a willingness to embrace wic...2024-09-1634 min
Education LeadersHow to Manage Teacher Capability ProceduresTeacher capability procedures—words that send shivers down the spine of even the most seasoned school leaders. In this episode, I share practical guidance to make this daunting task more manageable.We explore the recently released non-statutory guidance from the UK’s Department for Education for managing underperformance, with insights that can be applied universally.Whether you're dealing with minor underperformance or more serious cases, this episode provides you with tools and frameworks to handle these challenges with fairness, support, and a structured approach. This episode is supported by the...2024-09-0909 min
Education LeadersHow to Develop Wellbeing in your School | A Conversation with Aimee PresnallShane and Aimee explore well-being in schools. Aimee shares her passion for well-being and how it started during her early years in school leadership. They discuss the importance of both feeling good and functioning well in order to achieve well-being. They also explore the distinction between wellness and well-being, with wellness focusing on physical health and well-being encompassing mental and emotional states. Aimee emphasizes the need for a collective understanding of well-being in schools and the importance of individual and collective responsibility. The conversation highlights the need for school leaders to es...2024-09-0234 min
Edtech InsidersWeek in Edtech 8/7/2024: ChatGPT 5 on the Horizon, High-Level OpenAI Departures, Meta's LLAMA 3, Google's AI Moves, Instructure's Canvas AI Integration, AI-Powered Tutors, Custom Chatbots, and More! With Special Guest Host, Matthew TowerSend us a textJoin Alex Sarlin and guest host, Matt Tower, as they explore the most critical developments in the world of education technology this week:🧠 OpenAI's ChatGPT 5 is Coming🚪 High-Level Departures at OpenAI🚫 AI Detection Technology Still Unreleased🦙 Meta Launches LLAMA 3 and AI Studio🤝 Google Hires Character.AI Co-founders🎓 Community Colleges Band Together on AI Education🔗 Instructure Canvas Integrates AI Across Platform👩🏫 Heeyo's AI Chatbot Aims to Be Kids' Interactive Tutor🍐 Pear Deck’s New Instant AI-Generated Lessons🛠️ Pluralsight’s AI Assistant Iris🌍 Neuberger Berman Nears $15B Deal for Nord An...2024-08-2255 min
Education LeadersRethink your literacy strategy | A Conversation with Chris ScorerIs your school's literacy strategy doing more harm than good? In today's episode, educational consultant Chris Scorer joins me at a local British pub to delve deeply into how our traditional approach to literacy might be causing stress and anxiety for students. Chris draws from both professional expertise and personal experience to challenge the orthodoxy of literacy education. This episode is a must-listen for international school leaders who are keen to explore more inclusive ways to support student well-being while also fostering literacy.Chris Scorer, an educational consultant and regular speaker on the international education circuit...2024-08-1927 min
Education Leaders7 Principles to Strengthen your LeadershipIn this episode, I explore principles that can guide every international school leader. As educators, we are public servants, and it's crucial to reflect on the values that drive our work. Are we truly acting in the best interest of our students?I break down the Seven Principles of Public Life, also known as the Nolan Principles, and challenge you to consider how they apply within your school setting. This episode is supported by the International Curriculum Association. Click here to Register For The International Curriculum Conference 2024 ...2024-08-1310 min
Education LeadersSoft Leaders are Strong Leaders | A conversation with Ann McPheeAnn McPhee discusses leadership in an international context and the importance of cultural understanding and effective induction processes. She highlights the pitfalls of autocratic leadership and the myth of strong leadership, emphasising the importance of empathy, listening, and reflection. McPhee also emphasizes the power of soft leadership and the impact of small interactions and relationships in leadership. Overall, the conversation reveals the core of leadership as working with people and prioritizing their needs. Takeaways· Leadership in an international context requires cultural understanding and effective induction processes.· Autocratic leadership can lead to bullying and...2024-08-0630 min
Education LeadersHow to design the perfect school trip | A conversation with Alex SeigelI talk with Alex Seigel on how educational trips are a valuable part of a school's curriculum, providing students with transformative experiences and fostering intercultural understanding. And a great trip includes a balance of key sites and unique experiences, tailored to the interests and educational goals of the students. Adventure leaders and local experts play a crucial role in organising and guiding the trips, providing insights into the destinations and facilitating connections with local communities. These trips can have a long-lasting impact on students' lives and careers, and it is important fo...2024-07-2331 min
Learning ExplorationsRafaela Hummel, Edel Nerney, and Jamie Robertson - Metacognition Project TeachersIn this special episode, we talk to three of our incredible Nord Anglia teachers. Rafaela Hummel is a primary school teacher at Nord Anglia International School, Hong Kong. Jamie Robertson is a secondary PE and sports sciences teacher at College du Leman in Geneva. And Edel Nerney is the deputy head of secondary at NACIS Shanghai. All three are Metacognition Project Leads in their school, meaning they are working very closely with the Nord Anglia central education team to support their schools in developing student metacognitive growth that we can measure and substantiate.2024-07-1752 min
Education LeadersThe UK Election and the local/systemic change debateIn this episode, I muse on the recent UK general election and its implications for education. With the Labour Party's victory and Keir Starmer becoming Prime Minister, there’s a palpable sense of hope and excitement among many educators. I discuss my observations from the Festival of Education and reflect on how schools might navigate these changes.Drawing from my career in system-level leadership, I explore the importance of local leadership versus systemic change. Schools with a strong internal purpose and community engagement often weather changes more effectively. I share insights from my work with Efraim Le...2024-07-1608 min
Education LeadersBeyond Consultants and Quick FixesIn this special episode, host Shane Leaning shares a recording from a session he co-presented with Efraim Lerner at the Festival of Education in the UK. They discuss their new model for driving organisational change in schools from within rather than relying on outside consultants and experts.Shane and Efraim believe that many schools have become overly dependent on external guidance, leading to a loss of confidence and agency among educators. Their model aims to empower schools to regain control and make decisions at the local level by tapping into the collective wisdom and expertise that...2024-07-0835 min
Enjoy Your Piping! With Gary WestEpisode 59 - Hunt the PiperSend us a textAfter a week off, Gary returns refreshed and armed with another bumper selection of all things bagpipes.PlaylistXavier Boderiou, Sylvain Barou and Antoine Lahay with Wedding Reels from Liamm.Roddy MacLeod with The Taking of Beaumont Hamel, The Shepherd’s Crook and the Smith of Chilliechassie from Pipers of Distinction: Roderick J MacLeod Ben Duncan with Dougall, The Media Shirt, By Loch Etive Side, Sabhal Mor Ostaig, Braes of Forbes, Spinner’s Delight, Women of the House and The Co...2024-06-1959 min
Classical EducationAn Interview with David V. Hicks, Author of Norms and NobilityAbout The GuestDavid V. Hicks retired in 2015 as Chief Academic Officer for Meritas LLC, a company based in Chicago that owned and operated K-12 college preparatory schools worldwide. The day after his retirement, Meritas was sold to Nord Anglia Education. Before joining Meritas, Hicks spent thirty years in independent education, heading St. Andrew’s Episcopal School in Jackson, Mississippi; St. Mark’s School of Texas in Dallas; St. Paul’s School in Concord, New Hampshire; and the Darlington School in Rome, Georgia. After graduating from The Stony Brook School (New York) i...2024-06-131h 06
The Edtech Podcast#279 - Can We Trust in AI for Education? (AI in Ed Miniseries)Coming to the fifth and final episode of our miniseries on AI for education, host Professor Rose Luckin is joined by Timo Hannay, Founder of SchoolDash, and Lord David Puttnam, Independent Producer, Chair of Atticus Education, and former member of the UK parliament's House of Lords. This episode and our series have been generously sponsored by Nord Anglia Education. Today we’re going to look ahead to the near and far future of AI in education, and ask what might be on the horizon that we can’t even predict, and what we can do as humans to pr...2024-06-1146 minThe Edtech Podcast#279 - Can We Trust in AI for Education? (AI in Ed Miniseries)Coming to the fifth and final episode of our miniseries on AI for education, host Professor Rose Luckin is joined by Timo Hannay, Founder of SchoolDash, and Lord David Puttnam, Independent Producer, Chair of Atticus Education, and former member of the UK parliament's House of Lords. This episode and our series have been generously sponsored by Nord Anglia Education. Today we’re going to look ahead to the near and far future of AI in education, and ask what might be on the horizon that we can’t even predict, and what we can do as humans to pr...2024-06-1146 min
The International Schools NetworkEp 64. Creating space to have sensitive and authentic conversations with studentsIn this discussion, sponsored by our partners at The Day, we explore how to create an environment where difficult and sensitive topics can be discussed, and the importance of this for young people. Key themesThe importance of creating space to address sensitive topics, and misconceptions.How to approach conversations about sensitive topics with young people from diverse cultural backgrounds.Effective strategies and techniques to create a safe and supportive environment for young people to express their thoughts, and feelings, on sensitive subjects.How to garner parental support, including in more traditional cultural settings.Examples of...2024-06-0755 min
Dad Time Out ShowTips to Show Kids They Matter More Than Their Grades and Achievements"Mattering" matters.
In tonight's show of course the dads kick off with a little catch up, a little May-cember chatter, and then they'll move on to parent’s funny tweets of the week.
Onto the Smart Articles by Smart People which tonight pulls from a couple different sources including a Mel Robbins podcast, a Jennifer Breheny Wallace interview and an article from Nord Anglia Education. We’ll discuss why achievement culture has become so toxic and provide tips we can do as parents to get back on the right track to show kids that they are so much more...2024-05-221h 01
The Edtech Podcast#278 - AI as a Tool for Equity of LearningContinuing our miniseries on AI in education with the fourth episode centred around a AI's potential for equity of learning, host Professor Rose Luckin is joined by Richard Culatta of ISTE, Professor Sugata Mitra, and Emily Murphy of Nord Anglia Education. This episode and our series are generously sponsored by Nord Anglia Education. In our fourth instalment of this valuable series, we look at AI’s potential to address various challenges and bridge the educational gaps that exist among different groups of students around the world. AI can analyse vast amounts of data, provide early interventions, and enhanc...2024-05-0752 minThe Edtech Podcast#278 - AI as a Tool for Equity of LearningContinuing our miniseries on AI in education with the fourth episode centred around a AI's potential for equity of learning, host Professor Rose Luckin is joined by Richard Culatta of ISTE, Professor Sugata Mitra, and Emily Murphy of Nord Anglia Education. This episode and our series are generously sponsored by Nord Anglia Education. In our fourth instalment of this valuable series, we look at AI’s potential to address various challenges and bridge the educational gaps that exist among different groups of students around the world. AI can analyse vast amounts of data, provide early interventions, and enhanc...2024-05-0752 min
Learning ExplorationsSteve Fleming Steve Fleming is a Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience at the Department of Experimental Psychology at UCL, a Group Leader at the Max Planck UCL Centre for Computational Psychiatry, and Principal Investigator at the Wellcome Centre for Human Neuroimaging, where he leads the Metacognition Group. He studied Psychology and Physiology at the University of Oxford before completing his PhD at UCL and postdoctoral studies at New York University. Steve’s research on the neuroscience of metacognition and self-awareness has been recognised by awards including a Philip Leverhulme Prize in Psychology, the British Psychological Society Spearman Medal, and the Francis Crick Med...2024-04-3056 min
CLOs UncoveredHow NordAnglia (Bach Finance) Continues To Access Capital MarketsSeries 6, Episode 1: Hina & Sandeep have a discussion with Raquel on credit fundamentals of Nord Anglia and despite raising $600 million term loan add-on, it is able to preserve its ratings, though reducing our recovery estimate for its senior secured debt.2024-04-0408 min
The Edtech Podcast#277 - AI from a Global PerspectiveContinuing our miniseries on AI in education with the third episode centred around a global perspective on AI, host Professor Rose Luckin is joined by Andreas Schleicher of the OECD, Dr Elise Ecoff of Nord Anglia Education, and Dan Worth of Tes. This episode and our series are generously sponsored by Nord Anglia Education. In our third instalment of this valuable series, we head out beyond the UK and the English-speaking world to get a global perspective on AI, and ask how educators and developers around the world build and engage with AI, and what users, teachers a...2024-04-0253 minThe Edtech Podcast#277 - AI from a Global PerspectiveContinuing our miniseries on AI in education with the third episode centred around a global perspective on AI, host Professor Rose Luckin is joined by Andreas Schleicher of the OECD, Dr Elise Ecoff of Nord Anglia Education, and Dan Worth of Tes. This episode and our series are generously sponsored by Nord Anglia Education. In our third instalment of this valuable series, we head out beyond the UK and the English-speaking world to get a global perspective on AI, and ask how educators and developers around the world build and engage with AI, and what users, teachers a...2024-04-0253 min
Heads UpInternational School Awards spotlight: Floating Village in HanoiIn this episode hosted by Luke Walduck, School Development Manager at ISC Research, we shine a spotlight on an inspiring initiative recognised at the 2024 International School Awards. Join us as we applaud the British Vietnamese International School Hanoi for their outstanding community service project, which has made a significant impact on the residents of the Floating Village in Hanoi. Our panellist, Piers Roderick, Assistant Head of Secondary at the school, provides an in-depth look into this inspiring endeavour. He discusses the challenges encountered, outlines plans for further development, and shares invaluable advice for international schools contemplating future International School...2024-03-2820 min
Learning ExplorationsFlossie Chua Flossie Chua is a Principal Investigator at Project Zero. Her work focuses on understanding how people think about and experience complex ideas and challenges in different contexts, and how we can nurture good thinking and practices that develop not just better thinkers but also learners engaged by a range of topics, relating them to both individual and social needs and aspirations. Flossie has worked with Art21 Educators to support K-12 teachers to bring contemporary art, artists, and themes into classroom teaching and learning, and broaden their curricular focus to include inquiry into contemporary issues and questions that dema...2024-03-2753 min
Fröjd’s toolboxAvsnitt 37: Så kan skolor främja sina lärares arbetsmiljö och skapa tid för reflektion - Ett Rundabordssamtal med Arran Hamilton, John hattie och Dylan WiliamSamtal med tre giganter inom utbildningsområdet. Dagens tre gäster har skrivit en unik bok - Making Room for Impact. Boken är unik på flera sätt. Ett viktigt sådant är att hjälpa lärare på våra skolor att få rimlig arbetsbelastning och att kunna skapa tid för reflektion. Man kan tolka boken som en bok om att skapa bra skolresultat, men boken handlar i minst lika hög grad om att främja god arbetsmiljö för lärare.
Arran Hamilton är gruppchef för utbildning på Cognition Education. Tidigare har han haft l...2024-03-1445 min
The Edtech Podcast#276 - AI, Metacognition, and Neuroscience What's in this episode? Continuing our new 5-episode miniseries on AI in education with the second episode on AI's relationship to neuroscience and metacognition, host Professor Rose Luckin is joined by Dr Steve Fleming, Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience at UCL, UK, and Jessica Schultz, Academic & Curriculum Director at the San Roberto International School in Monterrey, Mexico. This episode and our series are generously sponsored by Nord Anglia Education. Metacognition, neuroscience and AI aren’t just buzzwords but areas of intense research and innovation that will help learners in ways that until now have been unavailable to...2024-03-0655 minThe Edtech Podcast#276 - AI, Metacognition, and Neuroscience What's in this episode? Continuing our new 5-episode miniseries on AI in education with the second episode on AI's relationship to neuroscience and metacognition, host Professor Rose Luckin is joined by Dr Steve Fleming, Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience at UCL, UK, and Jessica Schultz, Academic & Curriculum Director at the San Roberto International School in Monterrey, Mexico. This episode and our series are generously sponsored by Nord Anglia Education. Metacognition, neuroscience and AI aren’t just buzzwords but areas of intense research and innovation that will help learners in ways that until now have been unavailable to...2024-03-0655 min
Leading Change ConversationsLeading Generation Z through changeIn today's episode, Ulrike and her guest Brian Cooklin, a seasoned professional with a proven track record of success as a teacher, a leader at all levels and a Principal, explore the intricacies of leading Generation Z individuals through periods of change. With their unique perspectives and preferences, understanding how to navigate change effectively becomes paramount for building age-diverse teams and thus organizational success.1. Acknowledging Generational Differences:Younger staff members often prioritize specific issues, contrasting with older generations who may adopt a more generalized approach to various aspects like politics and economics.It's essential to recognize...2024-03-0529 min
Learning ExplorationsTrish Martin Trish Martin is the Head of Product and Experience Design and the Education Sector Lead for Monstarlab's International Markets. Trish partners with clients around the world on EdTech product strategy & development, digital transformation, and user experience research and design. Trish has published research and led projects on formative assessment, metacognition, AI and machine learning applications, data collection and analysis, and product design and development in various educational settings. Prior to Monstarlab, Trish led the Business Hacking practice within Globe-int, designing digital transformation programs that produce high business value while optimizing process, culture, and customer experience. T...2024-03-0142 min
The Edtech Podcast#275 - Preparing Young People for their Future with AIWhat's in this episode? Delighted to launch this new 5-episode miniseries on AI in education, sponsored by Nord Anglia Education, host Professor Rose Luckin kicks things off for the Edtech Podcast by examining how we keep education as the centre of gravity for AI. AI has exploded in the public consciousness with innovative large language models writing our correspondence and helping with our essays, and sophisticated images, music, impersonations and video generated on-demand from prompts. Whilst big companies proclaim what this technology can achieve and how it will affect work, life, play and learning, the co...2024-02-2155 minThe Edtech Podcast#275 - Preparing Young People for their Future with AIWhat's in this episode? Delighted to launch this new 5-episode miniseries on AI in education, sponsored by Nord Anglia Education, host Professor Rose Luckin kicks things off for the Edtech Podcast by examining how we keep education as the centre of gravity for AI. AI has exploded in the public consciousness with innovative large language models writing our correspondence and helping with our essays, and sophisticated images, music, impersonations and video generated on-demand from prompts. Whilst big companies proclaim what this technology can achieve and how it will affect work, life, play and learning, the co...2024-02-2155 min
Learning ExplorationsMatthew SavageMatthew Savage is an educator, speaker, and leadership coach. Formerly Principal of an award-winning international school in the Middle East, and with a long and varied career in school leadership both in the UK and internationally, Matthew is the architect of The Mona Lisa Effect®. He works with premium schools and school groups worldwide, helping them ensure every single child, without condition or exception, can "be seen, be heard, be known and belong". His work explores the spaces where wellbeing and belonging intersect with diversity, equity, inclusion and justice - through the prism of triangulated, 'warm' and 'street' data.2024-01-2943 min
The International Schools NetworkEp 51: The biggest brand experience international schools are missingIn collaboration with our partners at Apptegy, we were joined by directors of marketing from two large international schools to explore the importance of brand identity for international schools. Watch the full conversation below!Key discussion themes:The importance of brand for the whole school community and the authenticity of students as brand ambassadors.The audience and stakeholders that a brand must influence for a school to prosper, from parents to teachers.Practical strategies that schools can use to determine and influence how their brand is perceived.Common branding mistakes, from inconsistent messaging to maintaining a...2024-01-2453 min
The Independent School Podcast with Juliet Corbett168: The Big Picture and Being Human with Jim Knight, Lord Knight of Weymouth and Chair of COBISFor this week's episode I'm joined by Jim Knight, The Rt Hon Lord Knight of Weymouth and Chair of the Council of British International Schools (COBIS).We dive deep into the big picture of education, looking at the changing ways that schools prepare young people for their future, the importance of addressing the climate emergency, the increasing role of AI in schools, as well as exploring ways that independent and state schools can learn from each other. About Jim KnightJim Knight works in education, digital technology and as a legislator.2023-12-1443 min
Learning ExplorationsDr Damian Bebell Dr Damian Bebell is an Assistant Research Professor at Boston College's Lynch School of Education and Human Development. Over the past two decades, Damian has pioneered a generation of empirical research and evaluation studies investigating the effects of 1:1 student technology programs on teaching and learning. Many of Damian’s past publications and previous research studies can be accessed freely on ResearchGate. Damian is also leading the Nord Anglia Metacognition Project’s research investigating metacognition, the impact of metacognitive growth on students’ academic outcomes and wellbeing, and the effectiveness of the Metacognition Project in promoting metacognitive growth. 2023-12-1345 min
Learning ExplorationsDee Lanier Dee Lanier is the author of Demarginalizing Design and a passionate and energetic educator and learner with over two decades of instructional experience on the K-12 and collegiate levels. Dee holds Undergraduate and Master’s degrees in Sociology with special interests in education, race relations, and equity. Dee is an award-winning presenter, TEDx Speaker, Google Certified Trainer, Google Innovator, and Google Certified Coach that specializes in creative applications for mobile devices and Chromebooks, low-cost makerspaces, and gamified learning experiences. 2023-10-3044 min
Learning ExplorationsLord Jim KnightLord Jim Knight, The Rt Hon Lord Knight of Weymouth, works in education, digital technology and as a legislator. He is a director of Suklaa, providing advice to clients in education. Jim is the Chair of the trust board of E-Act Multi Academy Trust, and chair of the Council of British International Schools. He is a board member of Century-Tech, MACAT International and Educate Ventures Research. He also sits on the advisory bodies for Nord Anglia Education and BETT. As a government minister and MP, Jim’s portfolios included rural affairs, schools, digital and employment. He was a member of...2023-09-2544 min
The International Schools NetworkEp35: How technology is changing the teaching of traditional subjectsHow has technology changed the teaching of traditional subjects?Our Head of Community, Max Humpston, and guest host Sean Stevens (CEO of ISN Founding Partner Immerse Education) recently sat down with two educators from different regions around the world to share practical strategies focused on a number of important themes, including how technology impacted the teaching of traditional subjects and influenced teaching more widely. Key discussion themes:How technology can be used to enhance student engagement and outcomesWays in which schools can create an environment where technology is readily adopted by teachers...2023-06-2950 min
Learning ExplorationsEwan McIntoshEwan McIntosh is a leading figure in education and a pioneer of design thinking for learning in the classroom. Ewan is the driving force behind NoTosh, a global consultancy with a passion for learning and a convinction that innovation and creativity can change the way people think, the way they learn, and the way they work. His work involves advising visionary leaders in business and education, leveraging his expertise to drive the mission of unlocking the full potential of educators and learners through NoTosh. 2023-06-2842 min
Learning ExplorationsRose Luckin Rose Luckin is a professor of Learner Centred Design at the UCL Knowledge Lab in London. Her research involves the design and evaluation of educational technology using theories from the learning sciences and techniques from Artificial Intelligence. She has a particular interest in using AI to open up the 'black box' of learning to show teachers and students the detail of their progress intellectually, emotionally and socially. Rose is also Director of EDUCATE, a London hub for Educational Technology StartUps, researchers and educators to work together on the development of evidence-informed Educational Technology.2023-05-2942 min
Inspiring The FutureEps. 52 Catch the interview with Hariharan Vijai KumarThe new episode of the ‘Inspiring The Future’ podcast is live now. In this episode our guest Mr. Hariharan Vijai Kumar who is Head of Marketing at Nord Anglia Education. In this episode, he’s talking about how important it is to step outside of your comfort zone, create and live an independent life to understand your own capabilities as you grow more strong and secure about yourself and the hardships that come along, shapes you in the best possible ways. He is also talking about his amazing professional journey and learnings. Click on the link...2023-05-1629 minLearning ExplorationsDr Jo BoalerDr. Jo Boaler is a professor of mathematics education at Stanford University. Her former roles have included being the Marie Curie Professor of Mathematics Education in England, and a mathematics teacher in London comprehensive schools. She is the author of 18 books, numerous articles and a White House presenter on women and girls. Her latest book is called: Limitless Mind: Learn, Lead and Live without Barriers and is published by Harper Collins. She co-founded www.youcubed.org to give teachers, parents and students the resources they need to excite students about mathematics. She is also one of the writing team...2023-05-0245 minLearning ExplorationsJoseph SouthDr. Joseph South is the chief learning officer at ISTE, the International Society for Technology in Education. Dr. South is an international educational technology leader focused on evidence-based learning transformation. He formerly served as director of the Office of Educational Technology at the U.S. Department of Education. In this role he advised the Secretary of Education, developed national educational technology policy, formed public-private partnerships to assist state and local education leaders in transitioning to digital learning, and collaborated to nurture a robust ecosystem of edtech entrepreneurs and innovators in the private sector.2023-03-2731 min
A Little Bit of GeniusAN EDUCATION FOR THE FUTURE: The life skills Gen Z needs for successTune in to hear what Gen Z has to say about the skills and attitudes they need for success. To learn more about Nord Anglia Education's schools, visit: https://www.nordangliaeducation.com.2023-03-1625 minCLOs UncoveredHina Shoeb & Sandeep Chana talk with Raquel Delgado GaliciaWe are happy to be back with a new series of the Leveraged Finance & CLOs Uncovered podcast. In this episode your regular hosts Hina Shoeb & Sandeep Chana talk with Raquel Delgado Galicia about Nord Anglia's (Bach Finance) refinancing on strong footing thanks to improved performance, reduced leverage, & expected organic growth and the credit factors behind the upgrade to 'B'.2023-02-1508 minLearning ExplorationsKate Robinson Kate Robinson is an author, speaker, and co-founder of a number initiatives dedicated to the legacy of her father, Sir Ken Robinson. These include Nevergrey and Imagine If…, a nonprofit inspired by Sir Ken’s passionate advocacy of human potential. She was also the founding Editor in Chief and Head of Strategic Operations of HundrED, a Finnish-based initiative designed to seek and share the most inspiring innovations in education globally. Kate’s book, titled Imagine If…Creating a Future for Us All, which was co-authored with her father, was published in March 2022.2023-02-1535 min
The International Schools NetworkEP10: Taking steps into leadershipFour education experts join this conversation to discuss approaches to leadership and coaching culture (sponsored by ISN Founding Partner, Making Stuff Better)In this roundtable discussion, we hear from four education experts discussing four very different journeys into leadership, how coaching has helped them succeed in their individual journeys and different leadership approaches that they have learnt along the way.The discussion touched on:Their individual journeys into leadership;Adapting strategies and leadership approaches throughout their careers;The value and wider benefits of instilling a coaching culture, and how...2023-02-1043 min
Education SenseHow do we build a culture of learning in schools? For our final episode of the year, David interviews Shane Leaning, Head of Teaching Development at Nord Anglia, China. Shane is responsible for professional development at eleven bilingual schools across the region and oversees programmes such as the teacher training programme and the Becoming Bilingual course.In this episode, Shane takes listeners through the processes and features of professional development and discusses how his team implements big changes while also allowing for individual school and teacher autonomy. 2022-12-1458 min
Talking about . . .The Future of Learning?THE FUTURE OF LEARNING?
Visions of the future from the past
Future skills, Edtech, the metaverse, a curriculum for teaching sustainability are much talked about topics in contemporary education. All imply a need for change in what we teach and how we teach. Some would argue for radical change: Anthony Seldon has written about the need for a 'fourth education revolution'.
But do the needs of today's students have more in common with those of previous generations, despite our rapidly changing world? If so, good teaching now might have more in common with goo...2022-10-2926 min
Teach Middle East PodcastHow To Create World Class Schools With Professor Deborah EyreSend us a textEveryone wants a high performing school, but schools continue to assume that only a minority of children can reach high levels of educational performance. In today's podcast episode, we speak with Professor Deborah Eyre about how every school can become a world-class school. High performance is not the preserve of the few but available to all. Bio: Professor Deborah Eyre: Founder and Chair at High Performance Learning Services Ltd (HPL). She founded HPL in 2016 in order to rethink schooling so that schools become a place where every student is s...2022-05-1655 min
Future Learning Design PodcastHigh Performance Learning - A Conversation with Prof. Deborah EyreProfessor Deborah Eyre is a global educational leader, academic researcher, writer helping good schools become world class through a focus on student performance. Using her 25 years researching into how gifted students think and learn and then creating frameworks to help schools and enrichment providers to enhance provision for these students, she created High Performance Learning with the aim of enabling all students to reach that same advanced performance.
As well as being a widely published author, Deborah's career has included a variety of senior education roles both globally and in UK and she has advised governments and e...2022-04-1049 min
EDDi: Educational Digest InternationalEDDi ExtraDear subscribersThis week’s EDDi Extra is a solo feature.In partnership with the Outstanding Schools Europe Conference, we are delighted to feature a piece by Dr Elise Ecoff, Group Education Director, Nord Anglia Education. Dr Ecoff will be speaking at the conference on ‘Looking Ahead – What Kind of Schools Do We Need for the Future?’, her article (below) introduces that theme. As the play button above hints, it’s also available in audio form via Jason Lasky - hit play to listen, scroll down to read.For those interested, tickets ar...2022-03-0406 min
Dyslexia Explored#120 How Dyslexia affects professionals. Author and Executive Coach. Cheryl IsaacsCheryl Isaacs is a Chartered/Registered Occupational Psychologist, Author and accredited Executive Coach with over 20 years of experience within the areas of neurodiversity assessment, cognitive ability and attainment assessment, workplace behavioural training and psychometric profiling. To date, Cheryl has worked with over five thousand clients.
Cheryl is the Director of OPM Consulting Ltd which specialises in behavioural and performance psychology and has developed a number of bespoke development programmes for a range of clients in the U.K, Europe, Middle East, Asia, USA and Africa.
Cheryl is also a regular Guest Speaker at various industry events including the British Psychological...2022-03-041h 10
Holistic Jam with Anita Denise16: P is for Past Lives with Alison MiddletonJoin Anita as she speaks to Alison Middleton from AM1 Health about all things Past Lives. Alison is a mind-body transformation coach & Wellness Practitioner, helping individuals transform to be their best version of themselves.Alison specialises in helping teens & adults manage anxiety/stress & those with chronic illness to lead a happy healthy fulfilled life beyond their wildest imagination.As a certified clinical hypnotherapist, she also uses EFT and NLP, BLAST trauma tools and energy healing including Theta and Reiki to work on the subconscious mind to uncover and heal blocks, limiting beliefs and o...2022-01-2539 min
International Curriculum Specialist Series - IMYCS1, E6: The Subject Learning Activity Cycle in Practice with Danielle Mashon - Int. Curriculum Specialist Series - IMYCWelcome to the International Curriculum Specialist Series where Fieldwork Education interviews both experts and educators on how best to improve our learning.In our sixth episode, Lee Hendricks, Fieldwork Education's International Curriculum Manager for the Middle Years, interviews IMYC coordinator and teacher Danielle Mashon from the Nord Anglia International School of Rotterdam (NAISR) in The Netherlands. Danielle breaks down how the mini-cycle of Research, Record, and Reflect in the Process to Facilitate Learning looks and feels like in the classroom and why it should be repeated for students to gain more depth and understanding. Danielle’s...2022-01-0526 min
A Little Bit of GeniusTalking EdTech with A Little Bit of Genius | EP2 | “How big a role does tech play in the classroom?”Here in the second episode Talking EdTech with "A Little Bit of Genius" series, our teachers from Nord Anglia International School Hong Kong discuss the role of tech-based learning inside and outside the classroom. Tune in as our teachers answer parents’ burning questions about how EdTech is shaping teaching and learning. You can watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/8gCbN3q5qJs To learn more about Nord Anglia Education's schools, visit: https://www.nordangliaeducation.com2021-06-2917 min
A Little Bit of GeniusTalking EdTech with A Little Bit of Genius | EP1 | “What if we go back to virtual school?”Welcome back to “A Little Bit of Genius”! In our new episodes, featuring Nord Anglia teachers around the world, we’re looking at how technology is transforming education. Tune in as our teachers answer parents’ burning questions about how technology is shaping teaching and learning. In this episode, our award-winning teachers from Nord Anglia International School Hong Kong discuss how parents and students can get the most from virtual learning. Stay tuned for all-new episodes of “A Little Bit of Genius” this summer. To learn more about Nord Anglia Education's schools, visit: https://www.nordangl...2021-06-2221 min
The School Show by WhichSchoolAdvisor.comThe School Show Episode 12, Vol 1The School Show podcast returns for another episode and this time we are asking the all-important question, which curriculum? We speak to:Karen Nyborg, Assistant Principal, GEMS World AcademyRashmi Nandkeolyar, Principal, Delhi Private School, DubaiLiam Cullinan, Head of Secondary, Nord Anglia International School, Dubai2021-05-1651 min
A Little Bit of GeniusS2 EP8 | Camille Zamora and Monica YunusThe last episode of Series 2 is here, and we’re ending on a high note! Camille Zamora and Monica Yunus, professional opera singers from the United States, chat with our students about their music-based charity called Sing For Hope and the ins and outs (and highs and lows!) of the opera life. Our student hosts this week are Zosia and Sonia who are both on the IB student leadership group at the British School of Warsaw.2021-01-1824 min
Inspiring VoicesBrian Cooklin: Leading international school group developmentBrian Cooklin is an international educational leader who has led schools and delivered highly effective and influential educational projects in three continents over 23 years. As Managing Director for Nord Anglia India, Brian will lead the group’s strategic development and support the leadership teams of all five Oakridge International Schools (OIS), based in Hyderabad, Bengalaru, Mohali and Vizakhapatnam. The schools are part of the Nord Anglia group of schools, the world’s leading premium group of international schools, with 69 schools in 29 countries. Immediately prior to joining OIS, Brian was Principal of Nord Anglia International School Hong Kong. As the Foun...2021-01-0530 min
A Little Bit of GeniusS2 EP7 | Jemma Rix, record-breaking rowerJemma Rix is a world-record ocean rower who rowed across the Atlantic with her rowing partner in just 50 days. Together they hold the record for fastest female duo. She has also since started her own company called Activeat focused on healthy foods. She is interviewed in this episode by Aidan and Grace, secondary students from Nord Anglia International School Dublin, about her rowing experiences and the resilience it took.2021-01-0417 min
A Little Bit of GeniusS2 EP6| Marlon Devonish, gold-winning sprinterMarlon Devonish is a British Olympic sprinter who won gold in the 4 x 100 metres in 2004. Following almost two decades as a professional athlete, Marlon is now an Elite Performance Coach at the British International School of Shanghai, Puxi. In this episode Amber and Alex, secondary school students from Nord Anglia International School Rotterdam, talk to him about the resilience needed to achieve your goals.2020-12-1420 min
A Little Bit of GeniusS2 EP5 | Zahra Abdalla, food blogger and TV hostGrab a tasty snack and tune in to this episode of A Little Bit of Genius featuring Zahra Abdalla, a professional food blogger, content creator, TV host, restaurant owner, and all-around food lover. Zahra is well known thanks to her popular Instagram account @cookingwithzahra featuring her many cooking creations. Hosted by two IB students named Isabella and Ghida, from Collège du Léman in Switzerland, Zahra talks about her absolute favourite types of food to cook and how her mixed heritage has inspired her work. This episode is filled with lots of in...2020-12-0717 min
A Little Bit of GeniusS2 EP4 | Sir Tim Smit, world-renowned environmentalistOn this episode of the podcast, hear from Sir Tim Smit, the co-founder of the Eden Project — an indoor botanical garden in Cornwall, UK. Sir Tim’s biome has been hailed as the "world's largest indoor rainforest". As an advocate of green living and sustainability projects, he is also working on new biomes and eco-schemes in every continent on the Earth. In this episode he is interviewed by Ailbhe and Daniel, two students from Nord Anglia International School Dublin.2020-11-3022 min
A Little Bit of GeniusS2 EP3 | Santiago Lange, World Champion sailorHear from Santiago Lange, a four-time World Champion sailor who won gold in the 2016 Olympics (and two bronze medals previously). Santiago was “Sailor of the Year” in 2016 after surviving lung cancer. In this episode, Santiago speaks with two Nord Anglia Education students from Collège du Léman, Ella and Anthony, who are involved in their school’s sailing club and passionate about the sport.2020-11-2316 min
A Little Bit of GeniusS2 EP2 | Ashley De La Rosa, Broadway performerOur second series of A Little Bit of Genius continues with this episode featuring Ashley De La Rosa, a professional Broadway actress, singer and dancer who has starred in popular shows such as Hamilton, Rent and Mean Girls. This episode also touches on the ways that Ashley has been active in several social justice causes in her local community, including her work to help people vote in the US General Election. An alumni of Windermere Preparatory School in Florida, Ashley is interviewed by two current Windermere students named Michael and Emma who are both passionate about theatre.2020-11-1621 min
A Little Bit of GeniusS2 EP1 | Bertrand Piccard, explorer and balloonistOn this episode of A Little Bit of Genius, hear from Bertrand Piccard, a record-breaking explorer and balloonist from Switzerland. Bertrand is a Nord Anglia Education alumnus from Collège Champittet and is famous for being the first person to circumnavigate the globe non-stop in a hot air balloon. He also completed the first round-the-world solar flight in history! Bertrand speaks with student hosts Amber and Alex from Nord Anglia International School Rotterdam about a range of topics, including his inspirations, his work to protect the environment, and how he was able to stay resilient during all his...2020-11-0519 min
SkyGems Academy059: Episode 28 - John NichollsSkyGems Academy Podcast 28th speaker is John Nicholls.John is the Co-Director of the Bilingual European School, Milan. He has a Masters degree in Coaching and Mentoring Practice, and is a published author focusing on resilience and creating positive working environments. John has led coaching skills, facilitation training and wellbeing workshops in over 30 countries.He has 28 years of experience in education. During this time, he has been a primary and middle school teacher, primary head teacher and Leadership Development Adviser for the National College of School Leadership in the UK. He ran the award winning N...2020-10-2828 min
SkyGems Academy058: Episode 28 Podcast Trailer - John NichollsSkyGems Academy Podcast Series 1 – 28th speaker is John Nicholls.John is the Co-Director of the Bilingual European School, Milan, Lombardy, Italy. Previously, he was Assistant Director for Leadership Development across Nord Anglia’s 55 schools and was also responsible for Professional Development in Asia.“There's so much beauty in the world. So many lovely relationships. So many fascinating things about our world and how it works. We need to have that joyful wonder first. Then get stuck into solving the problems,” said John.Now, we are pleased to present to you … John Nicholls.2020-10-2604 min
The School Show by WhichSchoolAdvisor.comThe School Show, Episode 1The first episode of The School Show, WhichSchoolAdvisor.com’s brand new podcast, saw our Senior Editor, Jenny Mollon, chat to Bede Higgins, Principal of Kings’ School Dubai and Liam Cullinan, Head of Secondary at Nord Anglia International School, Dubai about all the big education news stories of summer 2020.2020-08-1255 min
A Little Bit of GeniusS1 EP9 | Kisum Chan, social entrepreneurOn today's episode of A Little Bit of Genius our hosts are two secondary school students, Min Ho and So Young, from the British International School Ho Chi Minh City (BIS HCMC) in Vietnam. Their guest is BIS HCMC alumni Kisum Chan, who recently graduated from University College London. In 2018, Kisum received the prestigious Hult Prize of US$1 million to help fund Rice Inc., a social enterprise that helps farmers by making the rice supply chain more sustainable. Listen in as Kisum shares about sustainability, agricultural technology, start-ups, teamwork, and how his business is remaining...2020-07-0819 min
Dover Court NewsWeek Beginning 8 June 2020 - Christopher Short, DCIS PrincipalDear DCIS Parents,
By the end of the week all of our students will have had the chance to be back on the campus. Both last Tuesday and today we noticed a quietness from students as they got used to be back in school and wearing a face mask or face shield. The good news is that the chatter and confidence increased through last week and I’m sure this week will be the same.
We had a delightful Year 11 celebration assembly on Friday led by Mr Tuckley. It was a lovely way to celebrate a mil...2020-06-0802 min
A Little Bit of GeniusS1 EP8 | Rob Breare and Pauline Nord, education expertsIn this episode of A Little Bit of Genius, our guests talk in detail about how they are balancing working from home and supporting the virtual schooling needs of their children during the coronavirus pandemic. Our guests in this special episode are two colleagues from Collège du Léman, a Nord Anglia Education boarding and day school in Switzerland. Pauline Nord is the Director General at Collège du Léman, and Rob Breare is the school's Director of Admissions & Marketing.2020-04-0924 min
A Little Bit of GeniusS1 EP7 | Ebbe Sand, professional footballer and coachWelcome back to A Little Bit of Genius. This episode’s co-hosts are secondary school students Angelina and Alex. Together, they speak with Ebbe Sand, who is a former Danish international footballer whose achievements include scoring the fastest goal by a substitute in a World Cup in just 16 seconds. Ebbe shares about what it takes to become a professional football player and the importance of practicing daily. We hope you enjoy the final episode of this podcast series – follow us on social channels to hear more from us!2020-01-1323 min
A Little Bit of GeniusS1 EP6 | Billy Tan, comic book artistToday on the podcast is Billy Tan, a comic book illustrator for Marvel and DC and now owner of his own comic company called Tan Comics based in China. In this episode, Billy speaks with student co-hosts Eli and Alex about his life and career, including what it takes to be a professional illustrator in such a highly-competitive industry.2020-01-1325 min
A Little Bit of GeniusS1 EP5 | Dr Joseph Polisi, former Juilliard presidentDr Joseph Polisi is the president emeritus of The Juilliard School. He is also the longest-serving president, from 1984-2017, following a successful career as a bassoonist. In this episode, student co-hosts Angelina and Alex talk with Dr Polisi about what it takes to be a professional musician and his vast experience of life in the performing arts.2020-01-1332 min
A Little Bit of GeniusS1 EP4 | Andrew Jack, Financial Times journalistIn this episode of A Little Bit of Genius, our student co-hosts Eli and Hala speak with Andrew Jack, Global Education Correspondent at the Financial Times. Andrew has been with the paper since 1990 after studying at Oxford and Harvard. In this episode, he discusses how he became a journalist at a leading paper, how Financial Times works with students in schools, and the importance of being creative when writing.2020-01-1318 min