We can’t expect early childhood education and care alone to tackle the impact of child poverty - my blog for ⁦Joseph Rowntree Foundation⁩ jrf.org.uk/blog/expanding…

Just one of the key questions being asked at #EECERA2023: What might research reveal about the centrality of curiosity and agency in children’s and adult’s learning and wellbeing? Read more: buff.ly/403pQpg #EarlyChildhood #Education #Lisbon

Seven in 10 pupils on universal credit not eligible for free school meals - IFS | Independent ow.ly/GCsH30suG87

#ARTforALL23😍 - it’s #OurCreativity23👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Would you like to boost your academic career or expand your professional network? We are currently looking to add to our pool of EECERA journal reviewers. More about benefits and how to apply:⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ eecera.org/general/call-f…

APNews: Heritage sites receive £24m in National Lottery funding as part of new 10-year strategy The National Lottery Heritage Fund artsprofessional.co.uk/news/national-…

Arranging for an author or illustrator to visit your school is such a good way to inspire your students... and it doesn't have to be too complicated either! We've got helpful tips and suggestions to help you organise a great event: booktrust.org.uk/books-and-read…

#ThoughtForTheDay

Schools and local authorities - sign up children for our #LetterboxClub now and we'll start sending them parcels of books, stationery and more from May! Find out more here: booktrust.org.uk/what-we-do/pro…

Calling all colleagues from across the arts & education sectors! Join the conversation on the value of the arts in & beyond schools in the new #ArtsInSchoolsReport By Pauline Tambling & Sally Bacon, supported by A New Direction & Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation (UK Branch) Share the report: bit.ly/3KqDyhb

How can we, with our adult minds, know what will be interesting? If you follow the child...you can find out something new. Jean Piaget

Easter preparations in the Youth Zone this week

✨Create your very own music show this Easter with our Show in a Week Camp! Learn drama and singing principles among like-minded friends, unlock your imagination and build your confidence here at MAC. 📅 Mon 3 – Fri 7 April | Ages 8 - 12. 👉Book now: macbirmingham.co.uk/event/a-show-i…

Great thread about babies and their amazing capacities from Suzanne Zeedyk ⬇️😊

"Place Matters: The Environment We Create Shapes the Foundations of Healthy Development," our latest working paper, is here! Over the next few weeks, we'll be sharing key concepts from the paper, related new content & more. Read the paper now: bit.ly/Place-Matters

I have a passion for schools, teaching and learning. It really sad that people who share my passion feel pushed out of the system apple.news/AEDh_pwTTRtypU…

We're going to hear later today yet another report saying how bad the teacher recruitment & retention crisis is. Here's my ASCL Leadership Podcast interview with Professor Sam Twiselton OBE last week on the key issues: buff.ly/40NXeRj

Are you in a nursery or Early Years setting? EEF has launched eight new trials of programmes for nurseries and early years settings across England. Read more and get involved here: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/early-yea…

More than 700 early years settings and childminders in England will be able to take part in new training projects funded by the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF). nurseryworld.co.uk/news/article/c…

1 day to go until Sensing Naples opens!🖼️ Relax and be inspired by the historical and contemporary art and artefacts on display by letting your creativity run wild and using our sketching trolleys and art supplies inside the galleries. Find out more: ow.ly/aVCH50Nstm1