Wonderful lecture today with our Level 4 ECS students! As part of the Nurturing Children’s Health and Wellbeing module we the explored some of the causes of obesity in children. Some excellent ideas and insightful discussions 👏🏻 University College Birmingham Early Childhood & Education

The Guardian view on nurseries: build playgrounds for toddlers, not investors (see also, children’s homes and foster care). theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

Absolutely shocking statistics 😢

I have been commissioned to write a series of articles targeted at undergraduate students within the education sector. First on the list- dealing with imposter syndrome when going on placement….. please feel free to get in touch if you’d like to share any of your experiences ✍️

Our #manifestoforbabies is covered in today's The Guardian ahead of tomorrow's parliamentary launch 'An incoming Labour government must revive the 1997 spirit of Sure Start and put babies at the heart of policies'. We also call for extending Start for Life.. theguardian.com/society/2024/m…

My second piece for Tes magazine 💕

"While the govt's new programme of family hubs is undoubtedly welcome ... it's very difficult to see how the plans will compensate for the sheer scale of children's centre closures that have taken place..." See our comments on new IFS research on Sure Start reported by the BBC:

Rarely has a woman so plainly and eloquently squished a posh man in a knitted eggcup jumper trying to claim the world has gone mad with wokeness. The perfect clip to watch with your cup of cocoa this evening. Delightful.

The time has come to start #ThinkingDifferently about children and young people’s mental health. We've released our 5-point plan calling for a renewed focus on prevention and early intervention to help close the gap. Read more in our manifesto: orlo.uk/4MEe1

“This means we should model embracing imperfection and being adaptable, so that children know that it is totally expected that they will make mistakes, and that they are only human.” Interesting read Gemma Kirby in Tes magazine on children’s emotional resilience

Associate Lecturer Gemma Kirby takes a look at how early years education professionals can nurture emotional resilience and help prepare children for school in this piece for Tes magazine Magazine. tes.com/magazine/teach…

It can be #daunting starting your first placement in an #earlyyears setting. 😶 👉Michelle Windridge 🌸𝕄𝕚𝕔𝕙𝕖𝕝𝕝𝕖 𝕎𝕚𝕟𝕕𝕣𝕚𝕕𝕘𝕖🌸 from University College Birmingham, discusses #impostersyndrome🫣and how to overcome the feeling before you enter a setting. 💪🤓👇 magonlinelibrary.com/doi/epub/10.12…

Just a reminder on 4th July if you’re planning to vote Tory!

This is an incredible piece of work by Jonathan Pie. From the research, to the sequencing, to the performance. You want to know why so many people are turning away from vapid MSM and looking to political comedy & alternative news? Look no further. 👇

Jimmy Kimmel: "It was a terrible night for everyone who voted against him, and guess what? It was a bad night for everyone who voted for him too. You just don't realize it yet."