Ruth Swailes – Exploring our expectations for children in the Early Years

In this webinar, Ruth will share research and information about child development to help practitioners ensure they, “do the right things at the right time”. With the increasing focus on curriculum in the Early Years, practitioners can feel pressured to get children “ready” for their next stage, whether that’s the next room in a setting or a new setting or school.

Ruth will explore the concept of “readiness” and support attendees to clarify what this means for them and their unique children.

About the Speaker

Ruth Swailes has more than 30 years’ experience working in Education. Ruth is a School Improvement Partner, Early Years Advisor and consultant nationally and internationally. She has taught throughout the primary range, but her passion is working with children aged 2-7. She has inspected, led primary schools and is an experienced SENCO. Ruth is the lead author and developer of the Oxford International Early Years curriculum and leads the training for schools in more than 40 different countries. She is co-author of the bestselling book, “Early Childhood Theories Today” with Aaron Bradbury, was named Nursery World Trainer of the Year in 2021 and ISC International Influencer in Education in 2022.

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