Perfect timing from Julie Fisher an informed, researched & principled book which covers the crucial non-negotiables for the child, the adult, the enabling environment & the curriculum. An inspiring & empowering must read for everyone including Ofsted & policy makers
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As we focus on #AutismAwarenessMonth I wanted to share a research report for a project that my colleague Sarah Benson and I lead in UAE which reminds us that the knowledge of autism and issues in the education varies across the world publications.alqasimifoundation.com/en/mapping-tea…

📣Would you like to present at the #ISSAConference2024 ?

You are invited to submit proposals related to the theme 'It Takes an Early Childhood Ecosystem for All Young Children to Thrive' ⏰by 22 April 2024.

Application form below & conference info ⤵️
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Well done to the IFS for this timely piece of work. More evidence showing the impact of investment in babies and young children. The First 1001 days movement have launched this manifesto for babies for future governments to adopt parentinfantfoundation.org.uk/1001-days/mani…

Get to know Prof. Professor Eunice Lumsden, who spoke to Siren Films Ltd about her career in childhood, youth and families, what diversity and inclusivity mean to her, holistic safeguarding, why policymakers need to use up to date research, and more.

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Children living near Sure Start centres did better at GCSEs, study suggests Further evidence that investing at the start of life can change the whole story ECSDN ⁦TACTYC⁩ ⁦Nursery World⁩ bbc.co.uk/news/education…

Open consultation: Childminder recruitment and retention consultation
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Caroline Vollans explores why early years employers should be more supportive of staff with severe menstrual symptoms. nurseryworld.co.uk/features/artic…

This is a great article which inspires practitioners to be confident in play as the way we learn not something we are ‘allowed’ after ‘work’. Resistance is not futile it’s crucial for children & adults!

I leave the social work office, but social work never leaves me

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Science and technology can work just as well outdoors as in – if not better. In the first of a new series, Julie Mountain looks at changes of state nurseryworld.co.uk/features/artic…

If you want to come and join this awesome team with Northamptonshire Children's Trust 🌈 Fostering with NCT 💙✨ and want a chat, feel free to drop me a message 👍

The DFE met with the EY coalition two weeks ago to hear more about what QUALITY in the EYs is. So I want to know what you think quality is in the EYs. Please leave your comments below. I’m going to collate them and share with the EY coalition.

Early Childhood Studies Degrees Network #ECSDN the time has come to nominate your 'graduate of the year' again!

How lovely to see you using my book…thank you JKP Books

Thinking about teacher training? Well we have the perfect solution to help you find the best route. Check out the first 3 episodes of Learn To Teach at UON now on Spotify!!

Starring our programme lead for PGCE Lucy Westley

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Findings from a NEW study show the average toddler is missing out on hearing more than 1,000 words spoken by an adult each day due to screen time, setting back their language skills.
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Know you want to work in education, but not sure what area? Read how Phoebe's degree in Education Studies UniofNorthampton enabled her to focus on the specific issues she was most interested in: bit.ly/3IupHEp

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📣 Are you an Early Childhood Studies Graduate? 📣

If so, we'd value your input into our survey. It is a project funded by the Early Childhood Studies Degrees Network.

Survey and Information: lnkd.in/e4MjxX5t

What a privilege to contribute to this project about the #earlyyears workforce in 33 countries. seepro.eu/Complete-Publi… ⁦⁦UniofNorthampton⁩ ⁦Early Childhood Studies Degrees Network #ECSDN⁩ ⁦TACTYC⁩

Thank you to my colleagues in #Scotland #Wales #NorthernIreland seepro.eu/Seiten_Englisc…