Katie EdwardsDeputy Head of Primary at Deira International SchoolSpeaker
Profile
Katie Edwards is an experienced educational leader and Deputy Head of Primary at Deira International School, Dubai. Having previously held leadership responsibilities at British School Muscat, Katie brings extensive experience in leading school improvement and developing high-quality educational provision.With a particular passion for Early Years education, Katie is a strong advocate for outstanding, developmentally appropriate practice and the importance of extending EYFS pedagogy into Key Stage 1. She believes that maintaining the principles of early childhood education beyond the Foundation Stage is essential to ensuring continuity and building strong foundations for future learning.Katie's leadership is centred on establishing meaningful quality assurance processes that drive improvement rather than simply measure performance. She places particular importance on developing the expertise of practitioners, fostering a culture of professional reflection and ensuring that high expectations translate into consistently strong classroom practice and better outcomes for children.