BERA Research Intelligence.Democracy & education by Chris Rolph & Phil Wood - processual change bera.ac.uk/publication/au… I argue that the centrality of play in the early years can act as the catalyst for successful child development and the emergence of positive and critically minded individuals.

Calling all parents and EY professionals. Guardian news wants to hear from you. They want to know: how will you be affected by the state-funded childcare expansion in England? theguardian.com/money/article/… #TeamEC #EYFS #EarlyYears PregnantThenScrewed Netmums

Brain Hero UK youtu.be/sY7vSdazS5g?fe… The “Brain Hero” video, depicting how actions by a range of people in the family and community impact child development. #TeamEC #EarlyYears #BrainDevelopment

The response to Ofsted's Big Listen has been published, and promises a new early years inspection framework. There are some positive proposals in the response, but the narrow focus on literacy, maths and communication and language is of concern. early-education.org.uk/ofsted-plans-n…

I am so pleased to see the Quality Mark given by Early Childhood Studies Degrees Network #ECSDN. The ECGPCs are a testament to why graduates in early childhood are important. These competencies make sure that our graduates are skilled in key areas which they show their competence to do the graduate role.

EECERA President Dr Chris Pascal welcomes delegates to #EECERA2024

Ingrid Pramling Samuelsson starts her keynote with children’s voices as she explores play and sustainability. #EECERA2024

Check out our latest blog! Dr Alison Gurney – Senior Educational Psychologist reflects on 10 Top Tips for Thriving!🤩💡 earlyyears.bright-futures.co.uk/greater-manche…

With the latest expansion to childcare rolling out this week, it is more vital than ever that the coming year sees the introduction of a comprehensive workforce strategy to recruit, retain, recognise and reward the talented early years professionals at the heart of the sector.

Really looking forward to speaking at this event reviewing such an important set of initiatives across Nottingham. Its free to attend if you are interested in learning more about the Standing Stone Brewing Company work. Nottingham Trent University Institute of Education NTU Psychology NTU Research Dr Aaron Bradbury National Literacy Trust

English universities need tuition fees of £12,500 to break even, analysis finds dlvr.it/TCsf98

In the EYFS home visits and building relationships are what this busy and exciting time of year are all about! Did you know we have a number of quick read resources to help you with these crucial first steps? Heres an early years 'start of term' useful links thread🧵

A fab time EECERA listening to the presentations. Early childhood graduates, motherhood, speech and language and the relationships we have with parents for children who have anaphylaxis was thought provoking. Here to support my colleagues too. Great work and research

Reality is this. The national average salary for a Nursery worker is £18,987 in the United Kingdom.

Reality is this. A nursery worker gets a mortgage offer of £84,000. 4.5 times their salary. Average house prices are now above 200k

Reality is this. A Nursery worker earns roughly £10 per hour. That’s a person who teaches, cares for, builds brains and develops your child while in nursery.

As EY practitioners, we know that child-centred practice is what matters. Despite the pressures for more ′school like′ learning in the Early Years, EY professionals and practitioners continue to advocate for child-led best practice in settings. amzn.eu/d/ee8FI5l

Dr Aaron Bradbury Plus training & CPD, preparing children’s learning profiles, parent meetings, staying late….

Dr Aaron Bradbury very much reflects discussions with colleagues from all over the world EECERA this week. The evidence is irrefutable on the importance of quality ECEC, yet our our childhood teachers remain undervalued, underpaid and ECEC is not recognised as a profession. #changethenarrative