Kathryn is an inspirational speaker and trainer specialising in the Early Years. Previously headteacher of Chelsea Open Air Nursery School and Children’s Centre, she is in demand around the world as a keynote speaker and trainer, and author of pedagogical articles and textbooks. Kathryn is well-researched, passionate and interactive as these comments bear out,
‘Great course, very inspiring and highly relevant.’
Fantastically positive! It was great to have someone with so much experience and enthusiasm.’ ‘A great mix of academic and practical learning.’
EducationKathryn Solly has extensive experience of nursery, primary, secondary and tertiary education both as a teacher, lecturer, headteacher, text-book author and Ofsted inspector.
Kathryn is developing a new series of on-line training sessions in conjunction with Early Education and other providers. See also her latest YouTube clips.
Kathryn has authored and contributed to several pedagogical books on Early Years topics.
She is also frequently invited to write articles for E.Y. journals and magazines drawing on
her considerable experience as a practitioner and advisor.
General ConsultingGSC is a well-established consultancy concentrating on Education, Marketing and Business Development. Kathryn is the lead on education, whilst husband George concentrates on research, planning and marketing for education, businesses and charity.
Kathryn is a keynote speaker, trainer and workshop leader who presents at many venues and settings both here and aboard. Kathryn provides CPD training independently as well as in collaboration with other Early Years experts and can evolve a training session or course specifically tailored to your needs.
Kathryn has considerable Early Years experience and her recent training sessions and keynote presentations cover a broad range of topics including:
Leadership; Risk, Challenge and Adventure; Nurturing Curiosity and Independence; Loose Parts; Partnership with Parents and Diversity, Equality and Inclusion.
Kathryn also offers consultancy services for schools and settings on outdoor play planning; creating a vision and ethos; establishing a culture of inclusion and diversity; developing outstanding leadership; partnership and collaborative working and business and community connectivity.
Experienced in all aspects of income generation including grants, retail, legacy, events, sponsorship, corporate, social responsibility, lottery and internet-based fundraising. Also hands-on experience as trustees and as volunteers.
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STEAM training – Kathryn Solly’s video
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Newcastle KEYU / Upstart Conference
Last conference of 2019 was held at the Civic Centre, Newcastle as a joint KEYU / Upstart Scotland venture. Kathryn’s keynote in the morning was entitled: ‘Grasping the ..