{"id":348,"date":"2026-01-27T17:50:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-27T17:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blenheimschdev.wpenginepowered.com\/?p=348"},"modified":"2026-06-03T14:36:52","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T13:36:52","slug":"27-01-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.blenheimschools.com\/en\/news-and-events\/latest-news\/2026\/27-01-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Introducing a brand-new podcast: Beyond the Grade"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"724\" src=\"https:\/\/www.blenheimschools.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/BTG-Landscape-1024x724.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-524\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blenheimschools.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/BTG-Landscape-1024x724.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.blenheimschools.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/BTG-Landscape-300x212.png 300w, https:\/\/www.blenheimschools.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/BTG-Landscape-768x543.png 768w, https:\/\/www.blenheimschools.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/BTG-Landscape-1536x1086.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.blenheimschools.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/BTG-Landscape-2048x1448.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.blenheimschools.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/BTG-Landscape-720x509.png 720w, https:\/\/www.blenheimschools.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/BTG-Landscape-960x679.png 960w, https:\/\/www.blenheimschools.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/BTG-Landscape-1440x1018.png 1440w, https:\/\/www.blenheimschools.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/BTG-Landscape-1920x1357.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.outcomesfirstgroup.co.uk\/\">Outcomes First Group<\/a>&nbsp;is excited to announce the launch of&nbsp;Beyond the Grade, a brand-new podcast series exploring how we prepare every child for a world yet to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hosted by Andrew Hammond, Group Director of Inclusive Learning at Outcomes First Group, the podcast will explore topics including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>How emerging technologies are reshaping the future;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How children and young people find communities and connections in order to develop a sense of belonging;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How they manage wellbeing and maintain positive mental health;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How they find mentors and role models;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The power of school culture to influence pupils\u2019 views of the world and their roles within it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.outcomesfirstgroup.co.uk\/podcast\/ai-immersive-content-and-skills-for-the-future\/\">first episode<\/a>, Andrew is joined by Phil Birchinall, Senior Director of Immersive Content at Discovery Education. 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