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Learning dance can be a transformative experience in a child’s education. Rachel White-hunt, Director of Performing Arts at the British International School of Washington talks about how students and teachers are responding to The Juilliard School’s embedded dance curriculum, and why it’s important students experience dance, music and drama together.

The Student Wellbeing Committee at the British International School in Ho Chi Minh City chose to focus on establishing good sleep habits as part of an ongoing #WeeklyWellbeing campaign. During a week in October last year, thoughts and lessons were shared with students on the importance of establishing a sleep routine and tips on how parents can encourage their children to invest in rest.

British film producer, UNICEF ambassador and educator, Lord David Puttnam shares personal insights from his childhood and the problems he faced with traditional schooling growing up. As Chairman of Nord Anglia's Education Advisory Board, Lord Puttnam envisions an education which encourages students to achieve more than they may have thought possible.

As World Children's Day fast approaches, Nord Anglia Education students around the world are contemplating their role in helping the most vulnerable children in the world. Da Won Shin, a student at The British International School Bratislava, shares her personal journey on finding her voice to advocate for children's rights at the 17th Informal ASEM Seminar on Human Rights which she attended with fellow students from College Beau Soleil and Prague British School.

Many successful people say that failure is a part of the journey to progress. However, failing is not often something that schools preach. Matt Gregory, a Year 4 teacher in Chicago, shares with us how teaching students how to overcome failure is one of the most important lessons he teaches.

MIT's mens et manus philosophy, or mind and hand in Latin, galvanised Darren Sutton to design a makerspace that would inspire students and staff alike. Find out how his trip to MIT with Nord Anglia Education students influenced him to build a creative space that would bring his school community together and get everyone to think outside the box with hands-on learning.

Is your child a picky eater? This is not uncommon especially for younger children. Melanie Yates gives parents some advice on how you can change your child's anxiety and frustrations towards food into a positive eating experience.

For children, moving abroad can be a challenging, but rewarding experience. Simon Porter shares his wisdom and research on children changing schools and countries. Learn how frequent changes of school can impact your child's development and self-esteem, as well as their global outlook.

Fernanda Bravo Conrads is in her last year of IB. She was selected by her head of school to attend the first Global Goals Summit 2017, where 87 Nord Anglia students traveled from across the world to the iconic city of New York. Nord Anglia worked with UNICEF to promote and help achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Fernanda joined three other students from Nord Anglia International School Shanghai, Pudong -- Sammi Huang, I-Zac Lee and Benedicte Vestrum.

The first part of our Curriculum Series answers the most commonly asked questions about the English National Curriculum. As a widely recognised curricula offered in international schools worldwide, find out whether or not the English National Curriculum is right for your child.

You and your family have made the move. After settling in to your home, your child will soon start school in a new city with unfamiliar faces. In the final part of our Moving Abroad Series, we offer some tips on how you can help your child ease in to their new school community.

With an array of schooling options available in any given city, parents may feel confused with which school to choose for their child. As an experienced school leader and parent, Ethan Hildreth tells us what every parent should ask themselves when choosing an international school for their child.

Last month, Nord Anglia Education students headed to New York City to present their ideas and accomplishments in targeting the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Phillippa Tichotova, an English teacher from Prague who accompanied the students on the trip, shares how students inspired her dissertation on how they engage with the Global Goals to make a difference in their communities.

While students have been on summer holiday, many Nord Anglia Education teachers went back to school for their summer residentials at King's College London as part of the Executive Master's in International Education programme. Tom Collins shares his insight from the programme and how Nord Anglia teachers worldwide are furthering their knowledge in international education.

Summer Performing Arts with Juilliard commenced early this month at Collège du Léman in Switzerland. Camilla Woodhouse experienced the Festival Choir lesson to understand how the power of performing arts, especially music, can unite everyone.

In June, Nord Anglia Education students attended a side event at the United Nations Oceans Conference to discuss the role of youth in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. Students ages 10-24 focused on Goal #14 on the sustainable use of the ocean and marine resources.

The excitement of embarking on a new adventure, and the anxiety of not knowing what to expect after moving abroad can cause a mix of emotions for you and your children. In the second part of our Moving Abroad Series, we offer some tips on how you can help your children settle in after relocating to a new country.

An integral part of our performing arts collaboration are visits to Nord Anglia Education schools by Juilliard alumni. These visits are a transformative experience meant to inspire students in the performing arts. Rachel White-Hunt shares her insight on these enriching performances.

MIT’s motto is Mens et Manus, or “mind and hand” in Latin. Mark Orrow-Whiting shares his insight on why the “mind and hand” philosophy is integral in Nord Anglia Education’s approach to STEAM learning in collaboration with MIT.

Moving abroad can often be a very challenging time for parents and their children. In the first part of our Moving Abroad Series, we offer parents some advice on what to prepare for when embarking on a new chapter of life in an unfamiliar city.