{"id":407,"date":"2026-05-28T18:10:09","date_gmt":"2026-05-28T17:10:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blenheimschdev.wpenginepowered.com\/?page_id=407"},"modified":"2026-07-02T11:12:46","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T10:12:46","slug":"beyond-the-grade","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.blenheimschools.com\/en\/beyond-the-grade\/","title":{"rendered":"Beyond The Grade"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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\n Outcomes First Group is excited to announce the launch of Beyond the Grade, a brand-new podcast series exploring how we prepare every child for a world yet to come. Hosted by Andrew… <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n
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Andrew Hammond<\/p>\n

Beyond the Grade Host<\/p>\n

Andrew Hammond is Group Director of Inclusive Learning at Outcomes First Group. He worked as a teacher and senior leader in schools for over 25 years, serving as Headteacher in two maintained schools and two independent schools. A prolific author, Andrew has published many titles for a range of publishers and regularly keynotes at education conferences in the UK and overseas. He has four children and is very interested in the power of school culture to shape lives and build futures.<\/p>\n

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\n \n New Podcast Episode on the Importance of Emotional Fitness <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n \n
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\n The latest episode of Beyond the Grade has been released, featuring Javeno McLean in conversation with Andrew Hammond, Group Director of Inclusive Learning at Outcomes First Group.  Javeno McLean is an… <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n
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\n The latest episode of Beyond the Grade has been released, featuring writer, broadcaster, and campaigner Natasha Devon in conversation with Andrew Hammond, Group Director of Inclusive Learning at Outcomes First Group…. <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n
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\n Outcomes First Group is excited to announce the launch of Beyond the Grade, a brand-new podcast series exploring how we prepare every child for a world yet to come. Hosted by Andrew… <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n
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