Courses currently available
Play-based Learning
Move beyond "just playing" to creating purposeful play experiences underpinned by theory, that hit key learning goals while keeping the joy alive.
- Learn about the features of high quality play.
- Learn how to connect the curriculum to ensure quality outcomes for children.
- Connect with other educators and exchange ideas.
- Understand play in the global context and why it matters.
- Creating quality play experiences from simple materials.
Maths in the Early Years
Learn how to create environments that promote early mathematical thinking through play and daily routines. Gain practical ideas to embed Maths across provision and support confident young learners.
- Become confident in recognising Maths opportunities in everyday situations.
- What the curriculum says v how children learn Maths from their environment.
- Finding simple resources to support practical Maths development.
- Engage with other educators to share ideas to strengthen your practice.
Continuous Provision in the Early Years
Explore how effective continuous provision supports independence, engagement, and deeper learning. Gain practical strategies to plan purposeful environments that respond to children’s interests and promote progress across all areas of learning.
- Develop an understanding of what continuous provision is.
- Understand the importance of continuous provision and how it benefits student learning.
- Embedding simple assessment into continuous provision.
- Understanding how to evaluate CP
Art in the Early Years
An exploration of what creativity means in relation to art, the role of the teacher and how we can equip our learning spaces for authentic creativity.
- Defining creativity.
- Process v product.
- What creativity is not.
- Setting up quality creative opportunities for children of different ages and linking to the curriculum.
- Simple Art projects and mixed media.
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Working with Katie for 2.5 years in an Early Years classroom was one of the most influential parts of my teaching journey. Her deep understanding of Reggio Emilia principles didn’t just shape our classroom - it shaped me as an educator.
Katie has a remarkable ability to turn pedagogy into something living and practical. Under her guidance, our classroom became a genuinely child led space: interesting provocations, thoughtful environment design, and learning experiences that grew from the children’s own questions and theories. She showed me how powerful it is when children are trusted as capable learners, and the impact on them was immediate - the children had more confidence, more curiosity and we enjoyed a more collaborative classroom culture.
One of the biggest things I learned from Katie was how to observe and document with intention. As someone who valued efficiency, I always believed in the value of speed. But with Katie, she taught me to slow down in order to notice children’s thinking and draw a response. I was doing my degree while working full-time, and she guided me through so much of that learning. The things she taught me about play-based learning, behaviour support, and classroom flow are things I still use in my own classroom today.
As a trainer, Katie brings the same vibrant energy and practicality. She makes complex ideas feel accessible and gives teachers strategies they can use right away. Anyone who attends her professional development will walk away inspired and equipped to bring her innovative practices into their own classrooms.
Mina, Japan.
Testimonials
Ms. Katie is an exceptional teacher and leader whose knowledge, dedication, and professionalism are truly inspiring. Her deep understanding of best practices and extensive international teaching and leadership experience enable her to guide teachers with clarity and purpose.
She sets high expectations while recognising individual strengths, encouraging each teacher to reach their full potential. Passionate about ensuring the best outcomes for students, she consistently supports and challenges educators to grow.
It has been a privilege to learn and grow professionally under her mentorship.
Her commitment to excellence and ability to inspire make her the best trainer anyone could ask for.
Swati, Australia
