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Aaron Bradbury & Ruth Swailes speak out about being deemed as 'unsuitable' speakers by the DfE

Early years lecturer Aaron Bradbury and trainer Ruth Swailes on how they were deemed 'unsuitable' to speak at a DfE event, just days before it was due to take place, as they had been 'critical' of Government policies on social media.
Ruth Swailes and Aaron Bradbury PHOTOS Supplied
Ruth Swailes and Aaron Bradbury PHOTOS Supplied

Aaron Bradbury, early years lecturer and author explains:

‘We were approached by the Bright Futures Stronger Practice Hub back in 2022 to be a keynote speaker at their launch event in March 2023. I had agreed to speak about the importance of nurture and how child development is the bedrock of our practice.  

‘Three days before the event I received a call from the event organiser explaining that she had been to a stronger practice hub meeting with NCB and DfE.

‘From this meeting a conversation had pursued with the organiser about whether Ruth and I were suitable speakers.

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