Ruth Swailes has over 30 years’ experience in education and has taught every year group from Nursery to year 6. She has held a range of senior leadership roles including primary headship. Ruth has worked as a School Improvement Advisor, Inspector, Early Years Advisor, strategic lead and consultant in several Local Authorities and has a proven track record of supporting schools to improve outcomes for children. Ruth’s particular passion is working with children in the 0-7 range and she currently works with settings, providers, MATs, LAs, Hubs and schools nationally and internationally providing training and support. Ruth Is the lead developer, author and trainer for the Oxford University Press International Early Years Curriculum for children aged 2-6. She was named Nursery World Trainer of the Year in 2021 and recognised by ISC research as a leading influencer in International Education in 2022. She has written several books about Early Education.