Early Years, Wellness, and the Future of Learning with Helen Batteley & Tricia Friedman

In this Education Vanguard episode, host Justin Hardman introduces a special PHASE takeover recorded live at the PHASE Conference in Singapore. First, Will Patz speaks with Helen Batteley, an internationally renowned consultant in early childhood physical education and movement play, about physical literacy, play, and building strong foundations through developmentally appropriate practice.Then Thomas Matthews sits down with Tricia Friedman to explore the future of education in an AI-shaped world. Tricia challenges schools to look beyond plagiarism concerns and consider the deeper impact of AI on relationships, well-being, and community, while encouraging leaders to imagine more human, collaborative models of learning.A must-listen for educators and school leaders who want practical insight into early years development and a clearer lens on what AI means for the heart of schooling: people and connection.