Phil Armstrong | EYFS Early Excellence
Intro
Q: You are an expert on all things Early Years. Could you describe your perfect early years setting?
Q: We were shocked as pupils to learn that different countries start school at different ages yet still manage to have great results. What age should we start school and why?
Q: We believe that early years teachers should be some of the most qualified in a school. What do you think?
Q: If you were back in the classroom again, what three things would you make sure were done everyday and why?
Q: Some say that as we age we lose our creativity. Some go further and say that some schools knock it out of us with their curriculums. What do you think about this and how have you seen the very best early years settings empower children to say creative?
Q: Who inspires you in education and why?
Q: If you could send your children to any school in the world - what country would this be in and why?
Q: What is the next big thing in early years education? Where can we go and see this in action and who should we talk to next about all things early years?
Q: We are told by our parents that being a parent can be tough and nothing in life prepares you for this experience. What top tips would you give parents when they are trying to help their children with learning?
Q: What would you like to see schools do more of | less of and why?
Q: What equipment should a great early years setting have and why?
Q: Do you have a school setting that you would say was the best in the world and why? Should we go and visit?
Outro
Our takeaways from today's interview
With a keen eye on the national agenda, policy developments, research and practice, Phil is a key member of our Strategic Leadership Team. He leads on educational developments and their implications for schools, offering consultancy and training to schools across England and internationally, focused on school improvement priorities. Previously Phil has worked for over 20yrs across the early years and primary sector, including teacher, leader and headship positions. Phil was also the Head of an integrated early years centre. With a passion for collaborative practice and professional development; Phil has worked in partnership with early years settings, schools, teaching schools and local authorities to develop and deliver personalised programmes to meet their needs.
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