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EPISODE · Mar 16, 2026 · 21 MIN

Nurturing Futures: Shabnum Bi's Vision for Transformative Early Education

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Send us Fan MailIn this inspiring episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we welcome Shabnum Bi, founder and director of the award-winning Early Nurture Preschool in Birmingham, England. Shabnum shares her remarkable journey from becoming a single mother in 2001 to establishing a preschool that focuses on early intervention and attachment-based learning for children with special educational needs and disadvantaged backgrounds. She discusses the philosophies and daily practices that have earned her preschool an outstanding rating, emphasizing the importance of building strong relationships with children and their families. Shabnum highlights the critical gaps in early years education that motivated her to specialize in SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) and how early identification can lead to better outcomes for children. Tune in as she shares her insights on balancing leadership with nurturing care, the role of parents in early education, and her vision for future changes in the sector. With a commitment to empowering others and a passion for making a difference, Shabnum's story is sure to inspire listeners to value themselves and pursue their dreams in education and beyond.Support the show

Send us Fan Mail In this inspiring episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we welcome Shabnum Bi, founder and director of the award-winning Early Nurture Preschool in Birmingham, England. Shabnum shares her remarkable journey from becoming a single mother in 2001 to establishing a preschool that focuses on early intervention and attachment-based learning for children with special educational needs and disadvantaged backgrounds. She discusses the philosophies and daily practices that have ...

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