Early Years Maths CPD coming up with Roy Broadfield at CREC in 2026 - check it out and book your place - this is highly regarded CPD and great value: buff.ly/xpnfSnX
#Maths #EarlyYearsMaths #Numbers

New Early Years Research Launched - Resources | SCiP Alliance Back to News & Views

Full report can be downloaded here: buff.ly/uHQpfUW

Photograph:
Philip Dent - director SCiP alliance
Tony Bertram - CREC
Chris Pascal - CREC
Debra Barton - MOD
Vice Lord Lieutenant Mrs Louise Bennett OBE
Helen Lyndon - CREC
Sean Delaney - CREC
Clare Scherer - CE Naval Children's Charity
Alison Cotton - Armed Forces  covenant fund trust

Through this collaboration, we hope to ensure that every child from a military background has the opportunity to thrive from the very start of their lives.

We would also like to extend our sincere thanks to the practitioners, families, researchers, and expert advisors whose contributions and insights were vital to the completion of this report.

This research was commissioned by the Service Children’s Progression Alliance and delivered as part of the Thriving through Childhood and Beyond project, led by the Naval Children’s Charity.

By providing a robust evidence base, this work directly informs the Thriving Lives Early Years Toolkit and marks a major step forward in establishing a coherent, evidence-led 0–25 approach to supporting Service children throughout their educational journey.

Enabling Young Children from Armed Forces Families to Thrive: Evidence, Practice and Policy

This landmark study represents a significant milestone in our mission to improve outcomes for children in their earliest years.

At the Centre for Research in Early Childhood (CREC), we are proud to publish our latest research exploring the experiences of young children from Armed Forces families and the professionals who support them across the UK.

Our final intensive training week of the year focused on adaptive teaching. We took the time to pause and reflect on our practice, enabling us to adapt and respond more effectively to the needs of every child. Interested in joining our next cohort? Find out more: buff.ly/7gC5Kii

#SCITT #CREC

UK parents urged to curb fast-paced screen content for small children – neuroscientist who advised government explains why Rapid movement, abrupt edits and dynamic sound capture attention automatically.

A recent study by the UK Department for Education indicates that more than half of two-year-old children now spend upwards of two hours a day using screens. Read more about their new recommendations and the reasons behind them: buff.ly/QGIHQdY
#ScreenTime #EarlyYearsScreenTime #ScreenUsage

Four in 10 UK parents struggle to afford essentials for newborns, study says Exclusive: Survey of 2,000 people by Barnardo’s also finds almost half feel their child has missed opportunities due to cost

A Barnardo’s survey of 2,000 parents with children under five found that almost half (49%) felt their child had missed out on learning or play opportunities because of the rising cost of living. Read more: buff.ly/GGMqG6w
#CostOfLiving #EarlyYears #BabyDevelopment

Upcoming Learning Circle: Tuesday 21 April - Hybrid, 4.30pm-5.30pm
CREC MA alumna Millie Colwey discussing her dissertation which focused on sustainability within her outdoor nursery provision.
Register in advance for this meeting: buff.ly/pdGWsPW
#CREC #LearningCircle #CPD

Are you an EY professional identifying as Neurodivergent? Please consider contributing and sharing to this research study aiming to amplify and celebrate the voices of neurodivergent (self-identified or diagnosed) staff in the Early Years workforce, from CREC MA Student Kay Davey:
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Coming up in June, the UOW Early Years Conference 2026 - Transitions That Matter. Book your place here:
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#UOW #Transitions #EarlyYears #Conference

Children's Participation in Schools - end of project event Children as Rights-Holders: Learning from the ESRC “Children’s Participation in Schools” Project

Please take a look at this upcoming event: Children as Rights-Holders: Learning from the ESRC “Children’s Participation in Schools” Project buff.ly/xtbWX5l
#EarlyEducation #UWE #ChildrensParticipationInSchools

The renewed Birth to Five Matters draft is ready for you to read. Once you've read it, please respond using the survey.
Draft: buff.ly/KO08D7d
Survey: buff.ly/NUnNydP
#BirthToFiveMatters #Bto5M #EarlyChildhood #EarlyYears

DfE confirms further details on new early years SEND funding | www.eyalliance.org.uk The Department for Education has confirmed more detail about new funding available to help early years settings to develop and sustaining inclusive early ye ...

Updates on the upcoming SEND funding:
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#SEND #Funding #EarlyYears

New school nurseries to help cut childcare costs in poorest areas Over 300 schools to open or expand nurseries, creating thousands of places, targeting areas childcare gaps and helping families £8,000 a year on average.

Over 300 schools to open or expand nurseries, creating thousands of places, targeting areas with childcare gaps and helping families £8,000 a year on average, says the Government:
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#Nurseries #EarlyYears

Our recent conference day saw SCITT trainees engaging in sessions on high‑quality feedback, exploring what responsive and meaningful interactions look like in the Early Years.
Find out more about our SCITT course on our upcoming information session tomorrow: buff.ly/eSwYtCN

#SCITT #TeacherTraining

LONG READ: Concerns SEND reforms will place more stress on educators - Nursery World Although the Government's proposals are mainly backed by the early years sector, there is concern that staffing levels and funding will be inadequate. By Katy Morton

"Although the Government's proposals are mainly backed by the early years sector, there is concern that staffing levels and funding will be inadequate." Read more about the SEND reforms: buff.ly/aw9opVU
#SENDReform #EarlyYears #Inclusion #ISP

Healthy environments in early years settings - Take part in a University College London project - Coram Family and Childcare Help shape a major research project all about creating healthy environments for young children. Take part in an online research workshop.

Coram Family and Childcare are collaborating with researchers at University College London (UCL) to explore how indoor spaces in early years settings influence children’s health, learning and wellbeing. Find out more or sign up for a workshop: bit.ly/4sqkOSi

#EarlyYears #Research

CREC Teacher Training Online Information Event
Wednesday 8 April 2026
12:30 13:00
This lunchtime online drop-in session is an opportunity to ask questions about our programme.

If you are considering a career as a nursery or an early primary teacher, book a place!
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#EarlyYears

Experience in children's moral education The workshop probes at the question: how should we think of experience when theorising children’s moral development and education?

Free upcoming workshop:

Date & time:

15 May 2026, 10:00 – 17:30

Experience in children's moral education
The workshop probes at the question: how should we think of experience when theorising children’s moral development and education?
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#MoralEducation #ChildDevelopment #UCL

Join the ARU Early Childhood Research Group:
"In partnership with EECERA-UK and OMEP-UK, we’re bringing researchers together to spark ideas around 'Sustainable Futures', 'Safe and Inclusive Communities', and 'Health, Performance and Wellbeing'." buff.ly/PgogNYp
#EarlyChildhood #EarlyEducation

Coming up in June, the UOW Early Years Conference 2026 - Transitions That Matter. Book your place here:
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#UOW #Transitions #EarlyYears #Conference

Music in the Early Years This survey looks at the how nursery practitioners and nursery-aged children engage with music in different early years settings. It asks about the type of nursery you work in, your experience in…

Research participation request: "‘Policy, inclusivity and advocacy in early years music education’ " The survey can be found here: buff.ly/aewH9kz
#Research #Music #EarlyYearsMusic

Next Session: Tuesday 21 April - Hybrid, 4.30pm-5.30pm
Emily Colwey will share details of her dissertation which focused on sustainability within her nursery outdoor environment. Register here:
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Helen's session was aimed at MA students who have an interest in taking their first steps into the world of academic publications as well as PhD friends and colleagues who plan to publish from their thesis. Watch the recording here: buff.ly/jorF5ww

In our recent Learning Circle, CREC's Dr Helen Lyndon spoke about making the most of publishing opportunities; from her first book chapter to her role as sub-editor of EECERJ and the wider opportunities for publication. #EarlyYears #EarlyEducation #LearningCircle