Two-Part Learning Series with Kristi Budworth

For Early Years Educators | Live Online | Certificate with CPD Credits

Join us for an engaging two-day series designed to deepen your understanding of early childhood learning through the lenses of play, inquiry, and emergent curriculum. Led by international educator and early years specialist Ms. Kristi Budworth, these sessions will equip you with practical tools, frameworks, and renewed inspiration for your classroom.

🧩 Session 1: Play – Purposeful and Powerful

🗓️ Date: 6th September 2025
Discover how play forms the foundation of early childhood learning.

• Understand the types and stages of play in young children

• Explore the neuroscience behind play and how it supports cognitive, emotional, and social development

• Learn to observe, document, and advocate for play-based learning

• Reflect on the connection between play, inquiry, creativity, and identity

🔍 Session 2: The Curriculum and Inquiry – Designed and Dynamic

🗓️ Date: 7th September 2025
Explore the interplay of inquiry, play, and emergent curriculum design.

• Understand how inquiry and play coexist in a dynamic, child-led curriculum

• Learn to observe and follow children’s questions to shape learning experiences

• Use documentation as a powerful tool for planning and assessment

• Gain confidence in designing conceptual learning journeys without rigid outcomes

🧾 Certification: Participants will receive a certificate with CPD credits upon completion of both sessions.

👩‍🏫 Facilitator:
Ms. Kristi Budworth
M.S.Ed | Early Years Specialist | Curriculum Leader | International Educator

Kristi brings a rich background in early childhood education and leadership, with experience across international schools and diverse learning settings. Her approach blends research, creativity, and responsive practice to empower educators working with young learners.