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The Pedagogy of Play in Early Years: Addressing Misconceptions and Unlocking Opportunities. early-years-reviews.com/post/the-pedag…

I am Excited to be taking part in the Westminster Insights #EarlyYearsWM conference on the 25th February to discuss how to improve outcomes for young children in childcare and early years education. Book your place here: westminsterinsight.com/conferences-... booking code=SPKR4451

Today the ECSDN are pleased to share ECSDN Manifesto 2025. Making sure that Early Childhood as an academic degree stays centre of policy, but also further advances on why it's important that we continue to see Early Childhood grow in political decisions. lulu.com/shop/philippa-…

My last day with @JindalGlobalUNI and I’ve been asked to share my thoughts on Kenya’s CBC. Will be interested to see what our own @BeckyFrancis7 curriculum review comes up with. @NTU_Ed @NTUNews

Today I recorded a podcast with @moumukhee about our book on Supervising Doctoral Candidates. I also met colleagues from @JindalGlobalUNI Schools of Psychology and International Affairs - lots to share and discuss. @EmeraldGlobal @NTU_Ed @NTUNews

Delighted to announce the publication of our new open access edited book 'Education and Sustainable Development in the Context of Crises'📚✨Dive into the latest research and insights bookstore.emerald.com/education-and-… @MiriamSangAh @DrKrishanSood2 @AbdishakurTarah @ProcessEdu @SwinehartJen

Enjoyed day 1 presenting at IIHED conference on doctoral education, and looking forward to day 2, especially the scholars’ presentations.

Make a difference with a fully funded PhD studentship at NTU. We have 45 PhD projects available. Don't miss out, apply by the 14 February 2025. ntu.ac.uk/study-and-cour…

Today we have met with our long standing partner Shanghai Xingjian Vocational College. Both Early Childhood and Childhood and Health courses are welcoming students in Sept 2025.

Today Aaron Bradbury, Kerry Ann Rawson and Stella Smith from the school of education, and Chris Cabot joined the School of education at Hangzhou Normal to discuss Early Childhood programmes and masters provision at NTU.

Senior Lecturers Stella Smith and Kerry Ann Rawson from the School of Education delivering a lecture on the Early Childhood curriculums in the UK. Today they have spoken to year 2 and 3 Early Childhood major students at Shanghai Xingjian Vocational College

Calling all level 5 early years professionals. You may have or you are nearing completion of your level 5 apprenticeship as an early years leader. You may already hold a level 5 diploma. If so come along to our Instagram live on Tuesday 16th January at 6pm. Visit @NTUEducation

Today we said goodbye to our colleagues from Metropolia University in Helsinki. Collaboration, student exchange and research being planned for our early childhood team and students. An insightful few days had by all.

TOMORROW! Explore the impact of language, labels and lived experiences of #children looked after, ✨ Book now for only £5 buff.ly/3AkYLqs - #teamearlychildhood @NTU_Ed #ECSDN #earlychildhood #earlyyears

It was a pleasure to welcome academics from Metropolia University Helsinki. Early Childhood team have been able to showcase the great work we are doing at NTU and hear about the exciting work at Metropolia University for Early Childhood courses.

Explore the impact of language, labels and lived experiences associated with #children looked after, as well as strategies to positively promote the #identity of children looked after in professional practice ✨ Book now for only £5 buff.ly/3AkYLqs @NTU_Ed

Today the childhood team had a special visit from Ramona Mihaila, Head of the Secretary of States office -The National Agency for Equal Opportunities in the Romanian Government. Professor of literature and gender studies, Dimitrie Cantemir University, Bucharest.

Lots of chat about technology and children's use of it in the media atm. Here's @PhilippaThomps4 blog she wrote for us about just that: sirenfilms.co.uk/technology-and… #earlyyears #blog #tech #creativity #eymatters #eytalking #eytagteam

Interested in becoming a teacher? Come and see us at the Get Into Teaching: Leicester event tomorrow. ➡️ Get your questions answered ➡️ Discover what funding options are available ➡️ Connect with people like you considering a teaching career. Book now👇 getintoteaching.education.gov.uk/events/241112-…

Early years professionals at leading education and childcare provider, Bright Horizons, will have the opportunity to enhance their professional development through an innovative qualification created in partnership with NTU. Find out more 👇 ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/…