We were thrilled to welcome @emily4mk.bsky.social MP to Acorn at Kents Hill, following our second Outstanding Ofsted rating! She congratulated our team and spoke with CEO Zoe Raven about expansion plans and early years challenges.
#OfstedOutstanding #EarlyYearsMatter #SocialEnterprise
Today, our Director of Policy gave powerful evidence to the #LowPayCommission on the real impact of rising statutory wages, underfunded National Insurance hikes and chronically low government funding on early years settings.
#EarlyYearsMatter #NDNA
📮 Tomorrow I post 2 copies of our open letter, one to Bridget Phillipson, one to the Prime Minister.
Over 908 voices from across the early years sector have signed in solidarity.
We are united in our call for change to policy.
#EarlyYearsMatter #PlayLoveVoice #PolicyChange
📣 Last chance to sign!
Today’s the final day to add your name to the open letter calling for a rethink on early years policy.
✍️ Sign here: forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/Respon...
#PlayMatters #EarlyYearsMatter #LetTheChildrenPlay
As the Government expands free school meals and childcare, we must not forget our youngest children in early years.
Through our work with Vitamin Angels, we’ve seen how vital nutritious food is for early development, well-being and learning.
#EarlyYearsMatter #FreeSchoolMeals
#openaccess
How a Preschool Intervention Affected High School Outcomes: Longitudinal Pathways in a Randomized-Controlled Trial
#earlyintervention #prek #childdevelopment #headstart #earlyyears #earlyyearsmatter #devpsych
Happy #NationalEarlyYearsTeacherDay!
To the superheroes in tiny chairs, with glitter on their sleeves and stories in their hearts — thank you.
You don’t just teach the ABCs — you nurture curiosity, build confidence, and help little ones feel safe, seen and loved.
#ShapingFutures #EarlyYearsMatter
Did you know? The first 1001 days of a child's life are critical for brain development. Each stone in our campaign represents one of those important days. Find a stone and learn how you can support early years mental health. #1001Stones #EarlyYearsMatter
I wasn't ever super able to get on the education side of Twitter because it so often excludes early childhood teachers as being 'real'.
Hopefully #edusky will be better; the spreadsheet already has other tiny human wranglers on it!
#eyfs #weareteacherstoo #earlyyearsmatter
