Why Movement Matters in the Classroom - Understanding 'School readiness' with Ruth Lue-Quee

Are we expecting too much too soon from our youngest children, and what does School readiness really mean? In this episode, Izzy Judd is joined by Ruth Lue-Quee, also known online as My Mummy Teacher. Ruth is an Educational Consultant and the founder of MMT Play, an award-winning education & play resources brand based in the UK. As a highly qualified Educational Consultant and award-winning former Deputy Headteacher, Ruth brings extensive experience in both mainstream and Special Educational Needs education, with a particular focus on Early Years and Key Stage One. Learn more about Ruth's work - https://mmtplay.com/ Sign the Petition - https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/729440 00:00 – What Are We Expecting From Our Kids? 02:00 – Ruth’s Story: From Teacher to Play Advocate 05:30 – Growing Up Loving Teaching 08:00 – The Big Jump Between Reception and Year 1 13:45 – The Controversial Comment About Four-Year-Olds 16:00 – What Being “Ready for School” Really Means 25:00 – Why Sitting Still Isn’t the Goal 34:30 – If Adults Can Move, Why Can’t Kids? 41:30 – Ruth’s Petition: Making Play Part of the Curriculum 49:00 – Final Thoughts: Let’s Do What’s Right for Children Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices