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Episode 31: The Early Years Advantage: What School Leaders are Missing
A Quick Summary: In this episode, hosts Richard Henry, James Dalziel, and James MacDonald sit down with the highly experienced early years specialist and safeguarding leader, Kate Beith. Together, they explore the current landscapes and future horizons of schooling, diving into what educators are getting right, where the system is still struggling, and how leadership must evolve. From personal "who luck" moments to actionable advice for school leaders, this conversation is packed with insights for anyone passionate about conversations today about early years education tomorrow. Bio: Kate is a highly experienced early years specialist whose career began at Goldsmiths, University of London, and has spanned teaching, advisory, and leadership roles across the UK and internationally. She has worked in diverse settings including Europe, the Maldives, Japan, and Asia, shaping early years practice, contributing to graduate training, authoring books, and leading large-scale educational initiatives focused on play-based learning. Her work increasingly integrated safeguarding, helping to develop international standards and championing the principle that children must feel safe to learn and thrive. Now based in Devon, she continues to consult with schools, contribute to safeguarding work, and serve as a trustee for several education-focused organisations. Kate remains a passionate advocate for high-quality, progressive early years education and its connection to learning across the whole school journey. We hope you enjoy this episode of WYHA, voted the number 7 international education podcast according to Feedspot. https://podcast.feedspot.com/international_education_podcasts/ Key Discussion Points: The Journey: Kate shares highlights from her professional career, detailing the pivotal milestones across teaching, advisory, and international leadership roles that shaped her approach to educational leadership. The State of Education Globally: An honest assessment of modern schooling—exploring structural successes and the persistent hurdles leaders still struggle to address worldwide. The Early Years Advantage: A deep dive into progressive early years education and why it is a critical foundation for a student's whole school journey. Easy Wins for School Leaders: Practical, high-impact strategies that current and aspiring school leaders often miss in their day-to-day operations. Safeguarding as a Priority: Unpacking the crucial role of safeguarding in schools and specific, actionable steps school leaders must take to ensure children feel safe to learn and thrive. Reflections & "Who Luck": Kate looks back at what she would do differently if she were starting her career over again, and highlights the specific individuals and lucky breaks that defined her path. Call to Action: Have thoughts or questions? Want to suggest a future podcast topic? Reach out at www.educationtomorrow.com. Thank you for listening to Where’s Your Head At? Stay tuned for more episodes on leadership, innovation, and community in international education.   Show notes created by https://podium.page
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