If you want to learn how to age well, then sign up to the 'Take 5 To Age Well' campaign! Pledge to make positive changes and you'll be helped with advice, tips and support. Follow the links via OpenLearn's 'Ageing Well Collection' to get involved: ow.ly/NPX550VHLga

🚨🚨🚨NEW BLOG POST ALERT🚨🚨🚨 One of our amazing Level 2 students has written this thought-provoking post exploring childhood poverty, you can read it here: open.ac.uk/blogs/EarlyChi… If you'd like to contribute to the blog let us know, we'd love to hear from you 🙂

Discover how to improve your #health in each of the 5 pillars of ageing well. And why not sign up to the 'Take 5 to Age Well Campaign' this May, for free advice and support as part of a nationwide initiative to help us all as we get older? 🙌 open.edu/openlearn/heal…

📢 Join our team! 📢 We are recruiting for two roles to work on an exciting new three-year programme raising the status of the early education profession: ➡️Campaign Manager ➡️Senior Research and Policy Officer Details below - apply by 12th May. charityjob.co.uk/organisation/e…

Would you like to build your confidence in engaging with educational research? We’re looking for members to join the EEF Exchange, a community of educators who help to shape our work through sharing their experiences. Find out what some of our members think about the group.

Did you catch Education Scotland's podcast, The Learning Conversations feature on Froebelian practice? Professor Tina Bruce CBE explains Froebelian practice, how her childhood experiences of it helped shape her career and how educators can embed Froebelian principled practice in

New blog for @EECERA ✍️ Reflecting on the ethical tensions I’ve faced while researching with infants & toddlers. How do we respect young children's participation in research without falling into tokenistic practices? Read more 👇 🔗 eecera.org/general/guest-…

The top team @StudentHubLive have released their May events to support you with all aspects of study, and two fantastic podcasts interviewing students about how they have succeeded with their studies in challenging circumstances- get a cuppa and listen in ☕️🍪🎧

You can now find all our free courses as well as our articles, videos and interactives about early childhood in one place- welcome to the OU Early Childhood Collection: open.edu/openlearn/educ…

Please consider attending this interesting webinar via @ELResearchSch! #edchat #education #earlyyears #EarlyChildhoodEducation linkedin.com/posts/east-lon…

Read our new issue of Play for Wales, which explores the theme of involving children in planning and making decisions about their play. It includes examples from across Wales that show the benefits of collaborating with children to meet their play needs. play.wales/publications_c…

The Student Research Conference is happening on 21.06.25. Students will be sharing their research journeys & talking about research they have been involved in. All participants will receive a digital badge. To get involved email Jo Josephidou [email protected]

Join us for the online roundtable event 'Research Conversations: Giving up the 'Good Research Child'? ' Thursday 1st May 15:00-16:30 BST ⏰Registration closes at 1pm tomorrow. Eventbrite link: bit.ly/4kWd4UK

“A physical activity you might see regularly in an early years setting, is dance. Whether seated or standing, lots of young children love to move their bodies to music!” Lauren Grocott explores dance in the early years. Read: eef.li/j1ruWh #InternationalDanceDay

Is ADHD a superpower? Or is it harmful to think that way? Fresh from his work on our co-production with BBC Two of Inside Our Minds, OU expert Dr Jon Rainford shares his thoughts. For more ADHD info and guidance, visit: connect.open.ac.uk/health-wellbei… #InsideOurADHDMinds #ADHD

Do you want to enhance your #wellbeing this #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek? This new article is packed with practical tips – from building positive habits to managing stress and setting healthy boundaries. Explore how with our '5 quick tips'... ow.ly/LvHB50VRB43

This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek is a good time to remember the importance of supporting young children's mental health and wellbeing- an area that's often overlooked. If you're interested in finding out more take a look at this free course: open.edu/openlearn/educ…

Happy #ChildmindingWeek25 (10-16 May) #Childminders have a key role in providing babies, toddlers and young children with opportunities to #play outdoors. We have developed this toolkit full of info and guidance to support you and enhance your CPD: play.wales/publications_c…

And if you are working with babies or young children OpenLearn have got a whole load of courses and information just for you- take a look open.edu/openlearn/educ…

Whether you’re a full or part-time student, having a lot to balance can sometimes affect our wellbeing and leave us feeling overwhelmed. Explore some free resources that might help: ow.ly/FCza50VSllc #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek