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Asia calling - international exchange is back

Published: 27/09/2024

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Nine UK Busy Bees colleagues have been selected to embark on a prestigious international talent exchange programme to Asia. 

The successful educators will join a cohort of 30 colleagues from across the globe on a journey to Singapore, Vietnam and Malaysia in October. 

There they will spend three weeks working within local Busy Bees nurseries, exploring the latest global trends in early years care and education, and collaborating on innovative projects.

The colleagues selected are: 

The all-expenses paid trip brings together Busy Bees colleagues from across Europe, North America, Asia, Australia and New Zealand from October 14 to October 31. 

Emma Langford, European People Director for Busy Bees, said: “We are delighted to offer this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to nine of our dedicated colleagues this year. As the only Early Learning Provider offering such a programme, this is a unique chance for our team members to expand their knowledge, share best practices and contribute to early years projects.

“The team members have been chosen in recognition of their commitment and dedication that they bring to Busy Bees and the difference they make to our Busy Bees families. We wish them all the best on this rewarding journey they are about to embark on!” 

The Talent Exchange Programme aims to give Busy Bees employees hands-on experience of early years care and education operations in another country, as well as sharing international best practices and different working cultures. 

Busy Bees was founded in Staffordshire in 1983 and has grown to become the largest provider of early years care and education in the country, employing almost 10,000 people across the UK. The group now operates in ten countries – UK, Ireland, Italy, Canada, USA, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Australia and New Zealand. 

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