Speaker
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Ruth SwailesAssure EducationRuth has almost 30 years’ experience working in education as a Headteacher, Inspector, Consultant, Improvement Advisor and Moderator in several Local Authorities.
Ruth currently works as a School Improvement Advisor in Leicester City, as an Early Years Advisor on the Wirral and as a private consultant nationally and internationally. She has taught throughout the primary age range in the UK, but her passion is working with children aged 2-7.
Ruth is the lead author of the Oxford International Early Years curriculum for 2-6 year olds and leads on the training for schools and settings using the curriculum in more than 40 different countries. She is co-author of the bestselling book,
‘Early Childhood Theories Today’ and was named Nursery World Trainer of the Year in 2021 and an International Influencer in Education in 2022 by ISC research.Ruth writes for several educational publications as well as Yorkshire Bylines newspaper. Ruth is currently writing a book about curriculum development with Dr. Aaron Bradbury.
Location
- Online
Category
Support for New EYFS Leaders (Day 1 of 2)
Focus: Leadership and Management
For: EYFS Leaders
Description:
Assessment and moderation support for leaders and teachers who are new to EYFS.
In these two sessions, Ruth will provide guidance and support for teachers and leaders making judgements against the early learning goals. Ruth is an experienced moderator and will provide exemplification support so that leaders and teachers can be confident that their judgements are secure.
Multiple Sessions:
[1] Tue 9 March 2027
[2] Wed 8 June 2027
Please note: If you book one of these sessions, then we will automatically book you on the others. So you only need to submit one booking.
Director’s Note:
Keep your EYFS assessment and moderation practice sharp and compliant with current expectations. This two-part session offers detailed guidance, practical application, and the chance to explore complexities with expert support. Invaluable for maintaining high-quality assessment across your EYFS provision.