Ruth Swailes
@ruthswailes.bsky.social
Award winning Early Years and Primary Advisor, lead curriculum developer and author. Unashamedly child - centred EY nerd. Occasionally outspoken rebel with a cause. No unsolicited DM’s unless I know you, thanks.
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I was going to get tickets for Scarbados, and for scissor sisters there too. Don’t need to now!
November 24, 2025 at 8:16 PM
I was going to get tickets for Scarbados, and for scissor sisters there too. Don’t need to now!
Fab isn’t it? We’re so excited for the line-up this year!
November 24, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Fab isn’t it? We’re so excited for the line-up this year!
Jet. It was a bumpy ride!
November 24, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Jet. It was a bumpy ride!
Sorry to read this Sue. Sending love ❤️
November 23, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Sorry to read this Sue. Sending love ❤️
It’ll be my first time, I’ve done a lot of work with Guernsey and with international schools, but never Jersey!
November 23, 2025 at 9:49 AM
It’ll be my first time, I’ve done a lot of work with Guernsey and with international schools, but never Jersey!
This week I’m leading training for heads and leaders on best practice in EYFS and building an effective curriculum. I’ll be leading training for practitioners on developing children’s self- regulation and executive function.
November 23, 2025 at 9:31 AM
This week I’m leading training for heads and leaders on best practice in EYFS and building an effective curriculum. I’ll be leading training for practitioners on developing children’s self- regulation and executive function.
I’m wondering if I should publish it !
November 19, 2025 at 7:21 PM
I’m wondering if I should publish it !
It’s not unusual for me to be walking around on the Wirral, London, Sheffield, Leicester or Kent and to bump into someone I work with. It’s a privilege to do this job.
November 19, 2025 at 8:32 AM
It’s not unusual for me to be walking around on the Wirral, London, Sheffield, Leicester or Kent and to bump into someone I work with. It’s a privilege to do this job.
It could be a lonely life, being a consultant on the road, but I’m lucky to have lots of colleagues all over the country with whom I’ve worked for several years, so I feel like I’m part of lots of different teams!
November 19, 2025 at 8:30 AM
It could be a lonely life, being a consultant on the road, but I’m lucky to have lots of colleagues all over the country with whom I’ve worked for several years, so I feel like I’m part of lots of different teams!
We’re at the top of the hill so I don’t worry about my house being flooded, others are far less fortunate. I’m hoping the roads will all be open again today.
November 16, 2025 at 8:59 AM
We’re at the top of the hill so I don’t worry about my house being flooded, others are far less fortunate. I’m hoping the roads will all be open again today.