The way babies feel about themselves is influenced by their relationships with the important people in their life. Their self‑esteem & confidence are built through positive, loving interactions with others from the start. Here are a few ideas: #infantmentalhealthawarenessweek

One to listen to Jemma Crow

Sure Start: Major research reveals long-term health benefits of programme cypnow.co.uk/news/article/s…

Dont miss this - we need to focus on the under 3's now more than ever. They have grown up in a pandemic - being outdoors playing, talking, exploring with other children & adults is what they need now 😀 #birthtofivematters Early Education Anne O'Connor Cosy Direct Helen Moylett

A small article proposing huge implications for very young children.1:3 ratio already puts pressure on staff to meet needs of under 2s. 1:5 would have immeasurable ramifications for babies, quality of care&retention of staff. Where are voices of staff&children here? Unethical.

Mark your calendars for an upcoming colloquium series “What Matters Now In Early Childhood Studies: Dialogues of pasts, presents and futures” happening January 27th, January 29th and February 1st, 2022. Registration information will be released soon. Please share widely!

The Early Childhood Graduates can play a huge part in the support for children and families and can be at the frontline of supporting Early Help within these family hubs Andrea Leadsom Nadhim Zahawi #TeamEarlyChildhood #ECSDN Meredith Sarah Ratcliffe (Emery) Philippa Thompson 👍

If you are looking for an article which explores power and leadership in ECEC through a Bourdieusian lens, then it's your lucky day. You can access our article Education Sciences bit.ly/306JS8w thanks to Andrew Youde & Nicola Firth HudCRES

Interesting read Jemma Crow

Thank you for the link @drkatyvigurs

Dr Kate Cowan Froebel Trust International Journal of Early Years Education I really enjoyed reading this. Thank you.

Study topic interest to you? Nicola Firth

Just what I needed to read this morning

Reflecting on a spectacular week which included graduation University of Huddersfield,webinar with Michael Rosen Birth to 5 Matters,trip to Early Excellence, Longley Woods and a visual impairment workshop @maryadyer with yr2ECEC students, who were brilliant 👏

This took me back, I worked in this Sure Start LP and often quote the creative way we worked with children and families in my work with students

Joining the other angry mums and dads in Leeds today for @PregnantScrewed #MarchOfTheMummies. The system is broken, parents are broken and childcare businesses are going bust. Want to boost the economy & the coffers Rishi Sunak? Invest in families & the future!

#MarchOfTheMummies at the march such respect for everyone fighting for affordable childcare/early years and better pay for the early years workforce Jemma Crow

Such a great day to show that we urgently need change for #MarchOfTheMummies @PregnantScrewed - thanks for joining nana Dr Amanda Crow

DfE's early years Stronger Practice Hubs programme gets underway nurseryworld.co.uk/news/article/d…

Happy World Breastfeeding Week to all of you. What are you doing to celebrate #WBW2023? #WBW2023 #WABA #EnablingBreastfeeding #MakingADifference #breastfeeding #SDGs #WarmChain #EmpoweringParentsCampaign #buildingbackbetter #worldbreastfeedingweek2023