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May Zalat

Founder

IECE Initiative

May Zalat is an early childhood educational consultant, qualified trainer, and Positive Discipline Parent Coach with over sixteen years’ experience in the early years. With a strong foundation in early childhood education and a profound passion to ensure that every child, regardless of their abilities, has access to inclusive opportunities in education. May has initiated IECE (Inclusion in Early Childhood Education), an initiative aimed to empower and educate early childhood professionals to create inclusive environments to cater to the needs of all children. By breaking down barriers through knowledge sharing and partnership building, they strive to create a more inclusive landscape in UAE nurseries. This initiative is driven by a genuine desire to give back and make a positive impact in the early years education sector in the UAE. By providing free monthly sessions and fostering a culture of collaboration and knowledge-sharing, we aim to support nursery leaders and educators in creating more inclusive environments for all children. In her role as Head of Education at Blossom Nurseries, she is involving effectively leveraging her extensive experience and qualifications to drive positive change in early childhood education, nursery management, educator training, and coaching. As a visionary leader, May inspires those around her to not only join, but to LEAD the change.

MODERATOR SESSIONS

13 November, 2024 | 16:30 to 18:00
Beyond Boundaries: Advancing Inclusivity in Early Childhood

Our discussion will focus on the challenges hindering full inclusion of all children in nurseries and strategies to overcome these hurdles. Join us as we explore ways to create a more inclusive environment where every child is embraced and empowered to thrive in their early learning experiences.

SPEAKER SESSIONS

13 November, 2024 | 13:25 to 13:45
Inclusion and Wellbeing in Early Years

May Zalat is an early childhood educational consultant, qualified trainer, and Positive Discipline Parent Coach with over sixteen years’ experience in the early years. With a strong foundation in early childhood education and a profound passion to ensure that every child, regardless of their abilities, has access to inclusive opportunities in education. May has initiated IECE (Inclusion in Early Childhood Education), an initiative aimed to empower and educate early childhood professionals to create inclusive environments to cater to the needs of all children. By breaking down barriers through knowledge sharing and partnership building, they strive to create a more inclusive landscape in UAE nurseries. This initiative is driven by a genuine desire to give back and make a positive impact in the early years education sector in the UAE. By providing free monthly sessions and fostering a culture of collaboration and knowledge-sharing, we aim to support nursery leaders and educators in creating more inclusive environments for all children. In her role as Head of Education at Blossom Nurseries, she is involving effectively leveraging her extensive experience and qualifications to drive positive change in early childhood education, nursery management, educator training, and coaching. As a visionary leader, May inspires those around her to not only join, but to LEAD the change.