Lessons Outside the Classroom

Lessons Outside the Classroom

John Annoh

Episodes 17
Avg. Duration 43m
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Since Feb 2020
Latest Episode Aug 2025

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Semi-Annually
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About This Podcast

Hosted by John Annoh, this is a podcast aimed at parents of primary school aged children that explores topics that aren’t usually focused on in schools but which are essential for children in today’s world.

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Recent Episodes

#17. Authentic Intelligence™: Human Skills for the Age of AI

Aug 06, 2025 45m

In this episode I had the pleasure of speaking with Nishma Patel Robb, founder of Glittersphere, about Authentic Intelligence™ and the skills children will need in this age of AI. In our…

#16. Unpacking Loneliness Among Young People

May 19, 2025 48m

In this weeks episode I speak to Helayna Jenkins, the first person in the UK to be appointed Principal Loneliness Champion, about the growing issue of loneliness amongst young people. Often…

#15. Unlocking Potential: Empowering Children with Dyslexia

Jan 10, 2025 45m

In this episode I have an insightful conversation with Arran Smith, the Vice Chair of the British Dyslexia Association who himself has Dyslexia. We hear about Arran's journey, from diagnosis to how…

#14. How to Raise Critical Thinking Children

Jul 17, 2023 55m

In this podcast I have a fascinating conversation with Dr. Steve Pearlman who is a renowned critical thinking expert and educator. He is the founder of the Critical Thinking Institute. In this…

#13. The Education system, SEN and Children’s mental health

Oct 02, 2022 30m

Today I'm speaking to Dr Hayley J Smith. She is a clinical psychologist and a mother of two. We have a thought provoking conversation about the school system, the increase in children's mental health…

#12. Bully-Proof your kids. Conversations and ideas to help your kids deal with bullying

May 10, 2022 38m

Unfortunately bullying exists and as parents we cannot always be there to protect our children. Instead we need to give them the skills necessary to help them navigate these challenges. This week I…

#11. The Science of Learning

Dec 06, 2021 30m

In this episode I am speaking to Bradley Busch, psychologist who with his co-author have written a new book: 'The Science of Learning: 77 Studies That Every Parent Should Know' Using the studies as a…

#10. Money lessons for kids from Will Rainey at Blue Tree Savings

Sep 14, 2021 39m

Today I speak to Will Rainey, the founder of Blue Tree Savings. A blog aimed at helping as many parents teach their children about money. We talk about why pocket money is essential. Why Will refers…

#9. Make your kids love homework

Dec 14, 2020 54m

In this episode I am speaking with the 'Homework Guru' Omari Eccleston-Brown. He offers private tutoring in the UK as well as internationally. In our discussion we discuss the challenge of homework…

#8. How to talk to your kids about sex

Oct 19, 2020 58m

This week I speak to Emma Gleadhill. She is an educational speaker, mentor and coach who specialises in child and adolescent development. Among other things we talk about why the 'sex talk' isn't a…

#7. How to get your kids to eat anything

Jul 27, 2020 29m

This week I speak to Emily Leary, food blogger and the author of 'Get your kids to eat anything'.  We talk about some of the challenges that this brings and how we can encourage our children to be…

#6. How to handle perfectionism in your child

Mar 16, 2020 36m

Perfectionism isn't the same as having high standards. In this episode I speak to parenting consultant Heather Rutherford. We discuss why perfectionism is becoming more of a problem today and she…

#5. The future of learning with Alex Beard

Mar 02, 2020 56m

This is a fascinating discussion with Alex Beard, the author of Natural Born Learners. He set out on a global quest to understand what children should be learning in today's world. Find out how…

#4. Teaching children about money with Robert Gardner

Feb 17, 2020 37m

Today I speak to Robert Gardner. He talks about his relationship with money growing up and delivers some great advice about how we can instil good money habits in our children. Money habits are…

#3. Developing emotional intelligence in children with Erika Brodnock

Feb 03, 2020 49m

Today I speak to the inspirational Erika Brodnock. The Founder of Karisma Kids. She believes that every parent should be their child's best first educator. In our interview Erika shares her journey…

#2. Family Learning School: a different approach to education

Feb 03, 2020 42m

This week I speak to Julie Dunford the founder of Family Learning School. In our interview we talk about homework, parental influence as well as the challenges of being a parent today. If you have…

#1. Introducing the Lessons Outside the Classroom Podcast

Feb 03, 2020 2m

Welcome to the very first episode of the Lessons outside the Classroom podcast.  In this first episode, I spend a bit of time introducing myself. I am going to tell you about why I started this…

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Lessons Outside the Classroom has published 17 episodes since February 2020, covering topics in Kids & Family, Parenting.

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Lessons Outside the Classroom is currently active with new episodes semi-annually. Average episode length is 43m.

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