The Learning Curve by Nord Anglia Education

Episodi

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  What is education really for? 15.09.2026 41min

  What should education actually prepare young people for? Exams? University? Careers? Or something much bigger?In this wide-ranging conversation, Oscar-winning producer and education advocate Lord David Puttnam reflects on storytelling, curiosity, empathy, citizenship, and the qualities that matter most in a life well lived.
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  Friendships at school: What children learn from each other 24.08.2026 39min

  For many children, the best part of school is the friendships. We explore why those relationships matter, what children learn from them, and how parents and schools can help when things don’t go to plan.
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  Why play matters more than we think 06.08.2026 28min

  Many of us think of play as the opposite of serious learning – something children naturally grow out of as they get older. But what if we've got it completely wrong?In this episode, Kate Kelly, PYP Coordinator at Swiss International Scientific School Dubai, explains why play remains one of the most powerful ways children learn. From creativity and confidence to curiosity, resilience, and problem-solving, we explore why play belongs at the heart of education and not just on the sidelines.We also explore whether kids today have enough time and freedom to simply be children, why boredom can sometimes be the spark for imagination, and what parents can do to create more space for meaningful play at home.
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  AI in school: What's the point? 23.07.2026 47min

  Artificial intelligence is changing education faster than almost anything we’ve seen before. So what should children still learn? How should schools use AI responsibly? And which human skills will matter most in the years ahead?AI expert Professor Rose Luckin and computer science teacher Gurbinder Mander join host Hfu Reisenhofer to separate the hype from the reality and explore how AI is reshaping classrooms, careers, and the future of learning.
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  Is my child struggling – or just normal? 09.07.2026 37min

  Every parent has wondered it: is this a phase, a wobble, or something more? We explore how to tell normal ups and downs from genuine red flags. And what we can realistically expect schools to do when children need support.