International Schools
As well as holding professional development events across the world, I work with numerous international schools to support early years practice that is clear, consistent and workable across different curricula and cultures. I support leaders and teams in IB PYP, IPC and British contexts, as well as bilingual and bespoke frameworks. Delivery can be in person, online or a hybrid model across time zones.
How I support international teams
Whole-school consultancy visits
Multi-day visits that combine observing practice to identify next steps, classroom coaching, and leadership clinics. We agree priorities in advance, then I work alongside your team to make practical changes that fit your setting. Follow-up sessions online keep momentum.
Leadership development
Focused time with EY and primary leaders on vision, scope and sequence. Support with evaluating practice, identifying priorities and creating a plan for leading sustainable improvements.
Curriculum alignment across EY and into KS1
Clarity on what and how children learn, and how play and direct teaching work together. We align your curriculum with your vision, lifting it off the paper and into practice so staff know what to provide and why.
Improving specific areas of practiceÂ
Support to shape practice in key areas such as strengthening the quality of interactions in play, designing play spaces that inspire and challenge, and building consistent, cohesive teams. My approach always begins with where you are now, tailoring support to your context and priorities.
Communication, language and EAL
Approaches that build language through play, interaction and meaningful contexts. Practical strategies for mixed-proficiency groups and transitory cohorts
Professional Development for Teaching Assistants
In-person training and guided online learning that values and respects the vital Teaching Assistant role
Parent and community sessions
Short, accessible sessions that explain play-based practice, how learning looks in early years, and how families can support it.
Keynotes and regional workshops
Conference inputs with optional in-school workshops before or after the event. Online delivery available across time zones.
International events for early years teams
I run practical conferences and workshops across Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Each session blends evidence, real examples and planning time so you leave with clear next steps.
View upcoming international events
 What’s different in international contexts
- Diverse curricula and inspection routes
- Mixed language proficiency and mobility/turnover
- Varied local challenges with climate, resourcing and space
- Cultural expectations about play and adult roles
My role is to help you shape practice that respects these realities while keeping the focus on children’s learning.
 Support possibilities
- Focused day - one priority with leadership support and a short staff input
- 1- 5 day visit - learning walks, coaching, training and leadership clinics
- Online - leadership support/mentoring, professional development for teams, streamed in for training.
- Hybrid - in-person visit/s blended with remote coaching/trainingÂ
Before each visit we agree aims and a bespoke plan, but I respond in the moment to what is needed!
Get in touch
Tell me a little about your context, curriculum and aims. I’ll suggest a simple plan, formats that fit, and dates that work.
On-demand CPD for international teams
The Place to Learn gives your staff unlimited access to short training films and webinars they can watch anywhere, at any time. It’s useful for induction, for follow-up after a visit, and for steady development across the year.
