Education UAE - Issue 24 - Wellbeing Issue Summer 2025

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A WHOLE-CHILD APPROACH At Numu, children aren’t rushed to become school-ready — they’re invited to become emotionally ready. Karan’s team prioritises:  Safe, nurturing relationships  Hands-on discovery and problem-solving  Emotional literacy and curiosity Whether a child is building with tactile puzzles or coding simple robots, the emphasis is on joyful learning through meaningful interaction — not worksheets or passive tasks.

LEADING WITH HEART (AND STRATEGY) Karan’s leadership journey spans top institutions like GEMS Education, Al Najah, and KBBO Group. She’s launched schools, led KHDA and ADEK licensing, and built academic strategies across the UAE. But at her core, she’s an educator who leads with heart. “What we do with the early years matters — deeply.” Holding a Master of Arts, a Bachelor of Education, and Cambridge Program Leader credentials, Karan is a lifelong learner who believes that care and curriculum go hand in hand. WHAT “NUMU” REALLY MEANS Arabic for “to grow,” Numu

Nursery isn’t just a name — it’s a philosophy. Founded in 2024, it represents a new wave of early childhood education in Dubai: future-focused, emotionally grounded, and deeply committed to the whole child. Under Karan’s care, Numu is more than a nursery. It’s a place of connection, discovery, and belonging

NUMU

— where every child is seen, supported, and inspired to grow.

Karan Brown, Director of Education, Numu Nursery

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