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

"Overall, the day strengthened my professional identity and inspired me to continue developing academically and professionally through (BECERA)" - Rhiannon SCITT Trainee 2025-2026

Interested in joining CREC's SCITT course like Rhiannon? Find out more: buff.ly/xA756A6

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“Attending the BECERA conference was a thought-provoking reminder of the wider influences shaping early childhood education.” - Heena SCITT Trainee 2025-2026
Thank you Heena for sharing your feedback.
You can read plenty of fascinating guest posts from presenters here: buff.ly/MpzkBvd

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Final thoughts from #BECERA2026 - go away and dream, imagine something different! 😊

The time has come for us to part, but never fear - in just over 365 days from now we will reconvene at BECERA2027!
We would like to offer our thanks to everybody who made today incredible Thank you so much for an amazing day of connection and learning!

See you next year.

#BECERA2026 #BECERA2027

The end of the day is drawing near, but not before our final Symposium! Join us for Set D; further information is available here: buff.ly/RQQ2H1u
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Time for another coffee before we begin our final Symposium, Set D. View the full programme in more detail here: buff.ly/RQQ2H1u
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Delegates at BECERA 2026 will receive 25% off all books when using the discount code BECERA26 at checkout.📚️

Discount code valid until 23:59 BST, 28th February 2026.
Find the full list of books here: buff.ly/cTrFSC6
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Delegates at BECERA 2026 will receive 25% off all books when using the discount code BECERA26 at checkout.📚️

Discount code valid until 23:59 BST, 28th February 2026.
Find the full list of books here: buff.ly/cTrFSC6
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Symposium Set C is starting. Enjoy more inspirational presentations from our Early Childhood colleagues: buff.ly/RQQ2H1u
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We hope you're enjoying your day! Don't forget to tag us in your photos or comments online - use hashtag #BECERA2026 or tag our page. Time for a quick break now before Symposium Set C:
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Symposium Set B is starting. Keep up to speed on any programme changes and more detail on each presentation here: buff.ly/RQQ2H1u
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Time for a lunch break before we progress to Symposium Set B. Rest, relax and connect with your colleagues!
Follow the programme here: buff.ly/RQQ2H1u
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Delegates at BECERA 2026 will receive 25% off all books when using the discount code BECERA26 at checkout.📚️

Discount code valid until 23:59 BST, 28th February 2026.
Find the full list of books here: buff.ly/cTrFSC6
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More photos from our Poster Session at #BECERA2026

Enjoying the poster presentation at #BECERA2026

Child-Led Storytelling as a Pedagogical Bridge in the Transition from Nursery to Reception — CREC In this post authors argue that playful, story-based approaches support continuity of learning and uphold children’s agency as they move into more formal educational settings.

In this post, authors argue that playful, story-based approaches support continuity of learning and uphold children’s agency as they move into more formal educational settings.
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Please visit our Poster Session from 10.05-10.50. Stay up to date as to the day's events here on socials and also on buff.ly/RQQ2H1u
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Professor Peter Moss is framing his keynote through the current poly crisis and reminds us that crisis provides real opportunity for change…
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Delegates at BECERA 2026 will receive 25% off all books when using the discount code BECERA26 at checkout.📚️

Discount code valid until 23:59 BST, 28th February 2026.
Find the full list of books here: buff.ly/cTrFSC6
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Welcome to BECERA 2026! 😊

We are looking forward enormously to the opportunity to meet together and share our knowledge, research and passions about these issues at our 2026 Annual BECERA conference.

Read Chris and Tony's full welcome here: buff.ly/u1OcAhI
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Welcome to #BECERA2026! We are delighted to have you all joining us in Birmingham for this inspirational day. Stay up-to-date with any programme changes here and on: buff.ly/RQQ2H1u
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In this guest post, authors discuss working with early childhood teachers in South Australia to support their understandings of children’s emergent understandings of the abstract ‘written’ language of mathematics, as they transition from home to kindergarten and school. buff.ly/ataPzB4

Dr Meera Oke and Busra Gultekin discuss rationale and findings of the DigiLEP research project which explores digital competencies of ECEC educators in Ireland and how they use digital technology in their daily practice. buff.ly/sSn5ifH

This BECERA 2026 post considers a broader definition of multilingualism, “encapsulating the many ways that human beings communicate with one another; not only linguistically (...) but also through body language, sign language, physical literacy and the expressive arts.” buff.ly/iN4CXPG

In their guest post, authors explore how participative rights can be embedded in everyday teaching and learning so that children’s perspectives actively shape pedagogy, curriculum making, and school culture. buff.ly/xrtUH2V #BECERA2026

In their BECERA 2026 guest post, The Reception Class Teacher Network (RCTN) coordinators explore how early years practitioners are navigating transitions into post-digital practice. buff.ly/1RfPMt4 #BECERA2026

In her guest post, Naomi Nirupa David discusses her exploration of how transnational families in Australia navigate complex nationness and cultural connections through their familial curriculum making. buff.ly/vgMiUMb #BECERA2026