29 سبتمبر - 1 اكتوبر 2026
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مركز ذي أرينا الرياض للمعارض والفعاليات| المملكة العربية السعودية.
Tracy Austin
Founder and Headteacher - Phileas Fox Nursery School / Academy Nursery School
Tracy has over 30 years of experience as an Early Years educator. She worked in various settings across the UK- both state and private, and has a vast experience collaborating with different stakeholders. Her family has owned a successful chain of nurseries in the Southwest of England, and she assumed the management position of the group. She also has extensive experience of teaching outside of the UK, in places such as UAE and Russia, and is attuned to parents from different background. For the last 15 years, Tracy held leadership roles at the settings. She was a Founding Headmistress at Phileas Fox Multilingual Nursery School in London, which became one of the top London nurseries under her guidance, and currently she owns and manages a small group of nurseries- Academy Nurseries in Bristol area. Tracy has a Bachelor degree in Early Childhood Studies.
Speaker Sessions
Leaders in Education
1499
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Building Strong Foundations: Early Childhood Education Excellence in the Saudi Context
Session Summary:
Early childhood education serves as the cornerstone of lifelong learning, shaping cognitive, social, and emotional development during the most critical years of human growth. This session explores evidence-based approaches to early childhood education that align with Saudi Vision 2030's commitment to educational excellence and cultural values. Participants will discover how to create developmentally appropriate learning environments that honour Saudi heritage while preparing young learners for success in a rapidly evolving global landscape. The session emphasises practical strategies for implementing play-based learning, fostering Arabic language development, and building strong partnerships between families, educators, and communities. Join this session to:
• Learn to create developmentally appropriate educational settings that integrate Saudi cultural values, Islamic principles, and Arabic language development while incorporating international best practices in early childhood education
• Discover how to apply play-based learning, inquiry-driven exploration, and social-emotional learning frameworks that support holistic child development and prepare students for future academic success aligned with Vision 2030 goals
• Explore strategies for engaging families and communities as active partners in early childhood education, creating supportive networks that extend learning beyond the classroom and strengthen cultural identity while promoting educational excellence
Speakers
Maryum Nawaz
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Partnership Development Manager MENA - FinlandWay Preschools
Sabine ElArissy
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PYP Coordinator - Etqan Global Academy - A Nord Anglia School
