About this episode
The episode discusses the process of opening a new school in 2026 and features insights on play-based learning from Susie Leonard of Horizon English School.
We’re looking at the nuts and bolts of what it actually takes to open a brand-new school in 2026, with the team behind Horizon English School’s new Town Square campus. We also touched on how play-based learning works in practice and how schools help little learners settle and thrive - with Susie Leonard, Head of FS1 at Horizon English School. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
People in this episode
Guest: Susie Leonard
Topics covered
- school opening
- play-based learning
- early childhood education
- Horizon English School
- settling in
- education planning
Keywords
- new school
- education
- play-based learning
- Horizon English School
- early learners
- school development
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Horizon English School
Places: Town Square
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