The Learning Curve by Nord Anglia Education
The Learning Curve is a podcast presented by Nord Anglia Education in the Middle East, hosted by former journalist Hfu Reisenhofer. It explores the realities of raising, supporting, and educating children today, covering topics like choosing the right school, navigating friendships, AI, exams, university, and more. The show features thoughtful conversations with expert guests, honest opinions, and occasional uncomfortable truths, all without jargon, judgement, or sales pitches. It aims to provide clarity, confidence, and reassurance for parents.
Episodes
What is education really for?
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.
Friendships at school: What children learn from each other
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.
Why play matters more than we think
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-s
AI in school: What's the point?
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 reshapin
Is my child struggling – or just normal?
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.
