“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.

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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.
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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.
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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!
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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

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
#BECERA2026 #BECERA @mngssbooks.bsky.social

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 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

Scaffolding Early Communication Through Music and Multisensory Approaches Using Sounds of Intent in the Early Years for Children with SEND — CREC In this guest post, Rachel Pollard shares insights from her research with three children with SEND and reminds us that communication extends far beyond speech.

In this guest post for our upcoming conference, Rachel Pollard shares insights from her research with three children with SEND and reminds us that communication extends far beyond speech. buff.ly/lL3hRfE

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Mentoring, Communities of Practice, and Professional Identity: Exploring Apprenticeship Retention in the Early Years Sector — CREC Amid concerns about retention in the early years workforce, Sharon Nash’s research focuses on how apprentices and their mentors, make sense of the mentoring process.

For BECERA 2026: Amid concerns about retention in the early years workforce, Sharon Nash’s research focuses on how apprentices and their mentors, make sense of the mentoring process.
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Listening to young children: Exploring behaviour, engagement and motivation within a Nursery classroom that doesn’t use extrinsic rewards. — CREC In her guest post, BECERA 2026 presenter, Melanie Yates-Boothby explains her research journey began as an attempt to better understand behaviour through the lenses of adverse childhood experiences…

In her guest post, BECERA 2026 presenter, Melanie Yates-Boothby explains her research journey began as an attempt to better understand behaviour through the lenses of adverse childhood experiences (ACES), trauma, neurodiversity and intrinsic motivation. buff.ly/J0m7Rnk

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In this post for BECERA 2026, Eden Khaw explores educators’ perspectives on effective pedagogical practices, the role of curriculum and policy, and the challenges faced when supporting first language learning for children with different abilities in preschool settings. buff.ly/ILG6VOr
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A poetic inquiry into the normalisation of early years’ leadership — CREC In this post Kathryn Morris and Dr Christine Parker discuss their research, which explores leadership within Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) in England.

In this post for BECERA 2026, Kathryn Morris and Dr Christine Parker discuss their research, which explores leadership within Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) in England. buff.ly/MHSRtZI

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Children are citizens now, not citizens-in-waiting — CREC In this post, June O’Sullivan and Sophie Pallash discuss their research and argue that if we are serious about sustainability, we must recognise children as citizens from the earliest stages of life.

In this post for BECERA 2026, June O’Sullivan and Sophie Pallash discuss their research and argue that if we are serious about sustainability, we must recognise children as citizens from the earliest stages of life. buff.ly/wUBnKu8
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Promotional graphic featuring a quote about early childhood education on a yellow-to-orange gradient background. The quote explains that using the Play Environment Rating Scale (PERS) and Creative Environment Rating Scale (CERS) in early childhood centers helps apply Vygotsky’s theories to practice and supports creativity, problem-solving, and cognitive challenges in children’s play. The quote is attributed to Kathy Sylva, professor of educational psychology at the University of Oxford. On the right is an image of a spiral-bound book titled Play Environment Rating Scale (PERS) ECERS Extension & Creative Environment Rating Scale (CERS) ECERS Extension, with photos of young children. The Teachers College Press logo appears at the bottom right.

The authors of Play Environment Rating Scale & Creative Environment Rating Scale are presenting at @becerauk.bsky.social in Birmingham next week

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BECERA 2026 — CREC Our 2026 annual conference will be hosted in Birmingham on Monday 16th February 2026. Save the date and sign up to our newsletter for updates.

There are just a few tickets left for BECERA 2026 in Birmingham on 16th February. Book your ticket here: buff.ly/0TRtTGP
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