⭐️ Really excited that the new ‘Physical Development’ theme is now live on the Early Years Evidence Store EEF ⭐️

Child poverty scars lives and robs children of opportunity. That's why tackling it is at the heart of our mission to ensure background is no barrier to success. Alongside @LeicesterLiz, I am determined to remove the stain of child poverty from our country.

“For too many children, living in poverty leaves them not ready to learn and robbed of opportunity.” Everyone in education will follow this closely: ‘Ministerial taskforce launched to kickstart work on child poverty strategy’ - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/new…

🚨BREAKING Tes understands Professor Becky Francis chief executive EEF has been asked to lead Labour’s curriculum & assessment review Francis will be seconded from her role at the EEF for around 12 months tes.com/magazine/news/…

Have you got a quick 10mins? EEF would love to hear from you and what you’re thinking about in early years settings, schools and post-16. If you are happy to help us spread the word, thank you for any reshares.

🔍 “By bringing the evidence to the surface, educators can be empowered to understand and articulate what, why and how.” Nicola Cherry explains how considering evidence can help to enrich and develop early years practice. Read more: eef.li/6zMJX3 1/2

Evidence Informed Practice for Early Literacy Join Ali and Nicola Cherry for this free Stronger Practice Hub session… Book your tickets here: beyth.co.uk/course/evidenc…

Join Newcastle Research School for 3 FREE webinars taking place this term. 1. Effective Learning Across Early Years 2. Vocabulary Matters 3. ShREC Scan the QR code to sign up. Look forward to seeing you!

🍂1st webinar of the autumn term on 'The ShREC Approach' delivered by Melissa Prendergast Fliss James 📆13th September from 3-4pm 👇Register here: forms.gle/GWvx72cZRA5Pc9… #strongerpracticehubs #earlyyears #education #nursery #abrighterstart #ShREC #EYFS #preschool #practitioners

🌟 There’s still time to take part in our annual survey! Our survey helps us understand the pressures and priorities you’re currently facing and make sure that the support we offer is as helpful and relevant as possible.   1/3

Check out the brilliant growing video collection from Research Schools Network colleagues. Helpful in your school/setting PD and particularly in thinking about strategies for our most disadvantaged pupils.

💡 “Dig beneath the surface, and you start to see the carefully crafted complexity of teaching and learning in the early years.” Louise Jackson, our early years specialist alumna, explores the complexities of early years education. Read more: ow.ly/Q7qw50Tgyga 1/2

All Early Years settings: 3 FREE WEBINARS Newcastle Research School 1. Effective Learning Across Early Years 2. Vocabulary Matters 3. ShREC Scan the QR code to join us this term! #earlyyears #ProfessionalDevelopment

Brilliant summary of evidence-informed approaches to physical development in the early years from Sinéad McMahon ⭐️

researchschool.org.uk/newcastle/even… Really excited to be delivering this for #Newcastle Research School

Really useful 2-page summary of the physical development theme on our Early Years Evidence Store ⤵️

Excited to be delivering the second bite-sized webinar tomorrow where we will exploring ‘why vocabulary matters’ ⬇️

🌟 Lauren Grocott, our early years specialist, introduces a new downloadable resource to summarise practice recommendations for supporting the mental health and wellbeing of young children. Read more: eef.li/gEvUhK

Introducing clay - always start from whole to take apart. Children can explore what their hands & fingers can DO with clay. Process not product. Pinch, pull, prod, poke, roll, squeeze, squash, stretch - all that vocabulary

🧠FREE webinar.💥Want a deeper understanding of how the brain, PSED, communication and self-regulation are interlinked? Sign up for this 👇