We're delighted to welcome @melissapren.bsky.social and @flissj.bsky.social to the Department! Melissa and Fliss will be will be supporting Dr Sandra Mathers to create materials for the new PGDip in Early Childhood Education 💡🧩

We are delighted to announce that @melissapren.bsky.social and @flissj.bsky.social have been awarded 𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝗵𝗮𝗺 𝗙𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝘂𝘀 with the Department of Education, University of Oxford. @education.ox.ac.uk

𝗪𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝗹𝘆 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗥𝗘𝗖 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵!! shorturl.at/0qwS4 @elresearchsch.bsky.social @flissj.bsky.social @melissapren.bsky.social @juliangrenier.bsky.social @sineadh.bsky.social @theeef.bsky.social @ncb.org.uk

𝗪𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝗹𝘆 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗥𝗘𝗖 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵!! shorturl.at/0qwS4 @abrighterstart.bsky.social @flissj.bsky.social @melissapren.bsky.social @juliangrenier.bsky.social @sineadh.bsky.social @theeef.bsky.social @ncb.org.uk

Would you like to learn more about supporting children’s language and literacy in early childhood classrooms? Join us for a special online event with Professor Shayne Piasta and Dr. @sineadh.bsky.social 🗓 Tuesday, 6th May 2025 🕓 4:00 PM – 5:15 PM (GMT) 👉Sign up here:🔗 forms.gle/wqtHS8JFYWJZ...

It was such a pleasure being part of this project with @sineadh.bsky.social @elresearchsch.bsky.social @flissj.bsky.social @ioe.bsky.social. Thanks to @nurseryworld.bsky.social for the wonderful article. #education #earlyyears #WeAreIOE #UCLEast www.nurseryworld.co.uk/content/feat...

Really happy to see this article about our wonderful Write from the Beginning project @flissj.bsky.social @doctorchungie.bsky.social @ioe.bsky.social @elresearchsch.bsky.social www.nurseryworld.co.uk/content/feat...

NEW - Providing sustained skill development starting from early childhood is key to meeting future workforce needs. For more from our latest #Skills2035 working paper, visit the following links 👇 🟣 More info: bit.ly/3D9xEjn 🟣 Key findings and reports: bit.ly/41q7kuY#Skills2035

Interested in keeping up with research evidence in early years education? Subscribe to my free monthly newsletter on LinkedIn ⤵️ www.linkedin.com/newsletters/...

If you want to share a really special gift this #ValentinesDay, read to a child. It's an expression of love that will last a lifetime ❤️ @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social

This made me laugh. Very early years. Funny Moo Deng.

Research evidence suggests that effective parental engagement can boost young children’s learning by five months. But - how can we achieve this in practice? My new blog for Parenta considers practical strategies to boost parental engagement ⤵️ www.parenta.com/2025/01/15/p...

I'm so proud to be part of this amazing project! @sineadh.bsky.social @flissj.bsky.social @elresearchsch.bsky.social @ioe.bsky.social #DLL #WeAreIOE #LoveUCL #earlyyears #EarlyChildhoodEducation #edchat #education #UCLEast #UCLEastEngage www.ucl.ac.uk/ioe/news/202...

What Alex said ⏬⏬⏬ I've yet to speak to a teacher or school leader who hasn't had thoughts or opinions about how the system they work within could be improved. If this describes you, please join our community of engaged educators. educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/networks/eef...

Part 2 of our Nursery World series about spatial reasoning in the early years www.nurseryworld.co.uk/content/feat...

Excited to be delivering a second workshop at Brent Early Years Family Hub and BSiL Conference with @flissj.bsky.social. Impressed with the joined up thinking in Brent's early years strategy 🤩

Can’t wait to be there! It’s going to be such a useful event.

With keynotes from @benniekara.bsky.social & Jeffrey Boakye, this conference is being hosted by the five Research Schools across London & the South-East. 🤩 Find out more about the conference, browse the workshops on offer & BOOK TICKETS HERE ⬇️ www.unlock-ed.org

Brilliant to be at the Brent Early Years Conference today with @melissapren.bsky.social and have the opportunity to hear @alison-morton.bsky.social’s inspiring presentation 🤩 What happens early matters for a lifetime 💖 #earlyyears

A project led by @sineadh.bsky.social, collaborating with families and their nursery school, shared and compiled strategies to develop children’s writing abilities. By engaging with East London communities, the team aim to bridge gaps between research and practice. www.ucl.ac.uk/ioe/news/2025/...

Really excited to have received a UCL East Community Engagement development grant to continue this work in East London with @flissj.bsky.social @doctorchungie.bsky.social @elresearchsch.bsky.social

Really proud to have been involved in this project & so excited to be able to continue working with @sineadh.bsky.social & @doctorchungie.bsky.social to develop the next phase of work! @ioe.bsky.social #earlyyears 🤩

We’ve found a lovely peaceful spot to have our snack at #ForestSchool. The children can watch the ducks and geese in the water as well as the cows grazing nearby. 🦆🪿🐄🌳 As we sat in the winter sun, one of the children commented: “Wow my forest school is so beautiful.” 🥹 #earlyyears #nature

It's #ParentMentalHealthDay, but did you know shared reading can have a positive impact on parents and carers as well as children? Research shows it reduces parental stress, enabling carers to provide the sensitive, nurturing interactions their children need 👇 www.booktrust.org.uk/what-we-do/i...

Highly recommend people read this example of the fantastic work (and significant challenges) of schools to support children and their families, particularly in areas of high deprivation. 'We don't just teach - we clothe the kids, feed them and brush their teeth' www.bbc.com/news/article...

NEW REPOERT: 6,000 households with children in a B&B, almost 4,000 there for longer than the statutory six-week limit. Our campaign is asking that no child in a B&B for longer than the six week legal limit - and this limit is extended to families seeking asylum too. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Jonathan Sharples talks about the @theeef.bsky.social animation that provides an overview of the recommendations from our updated implementation guidance. See more details here: eef.li/asYRuE

NEW FREE EVENTS: Let's Talk Maths! Our friends at East London and North Yorkshire Coast research schools are leading a series of sessions on Early Maths. Sessions are online and free, and can be booked here: https://buff.ly/3PQxX5z

Did I keep to my resolution of spending less on coffee? No. ☕️ Did I discover a new coffee shop and Spanish lattes that cost even more? Yes. 🙃

Really pleased to see the review on learning disruption and learning loss I wrote with Gemma Moss feature as one of the 10 pieces of research from the last ten years chosen for inclusion in the British Educational Research Association (BERA) 50@50 @ioe.bsky.social www.bera.ac.uk/wp-content/u...

After a week of grey, some winter sun and blue sky. 🙌🏻 💙

😌Introducing our new column, 'A moment to ponder...' by Caroline Vollans ❤️‍🩹The first topic on this article focuses on the importance of feelings and supporting children to recognise their emotions. 🤓Read more: sheringham-nur.org.uk/wp-content/u... #earlyyears #education #educators #EYFS

📝 NEW BERA BLOG SPECIAL ISSUE Revisiting the Children’s Plan: Towards a new manifesto for tackling early years inequality Guest edited by Claudine Bowyer-Crane Read special issue here: bera.ac.uk/blog-special...

😲!! I can't promise any singing... I can promise some excellent, practical, tried and tested insights into metacognition, manipulatives and motivation from Rachael Wilson, Y6 teacher and Deputy Director @norfolkrs.bsky.social Sign up below 👇

January 😑

Your #EduWeeklyRoundUp in a week there's been a ton of useful stuff coming out for schools. #BOTW to @innerdrive.bsky.social plus loads more on subjects including maths, attendance, school improvement and student motivation: classteaching.wordpress.com/2025/01/24/w...

Are you considering professional development opportunities for your school or setting, take a look at our Clips from the Classroom. The video library from the @theeef.bsky.social features evidence-informed approaches in action. Browse here: ow.ly/nHPp50Uyf6T

NOT TO BE MISSED-SAVE THE DATE 2nd April 2025 London & South East Research Schools are hosting UnlockEd: Literacy The Key to Social Equity @ UCL East -Keynote speakers - Bennie Kara & Jeffrey Boakye -Workshops on improving literacy to break social barriers. Tickets available January 2025

Looking forward to meeting up with Research School colleagues in Cambridge today ☺️ @nikika.bsky.social @marcrowland73.bsky.social @sarahmullins.bsky.social

Today at #ForestSchool the children named three of the cows: Queen, Cowie, and my personal favourite, Trevor. The jury is still out on the fourth cow’s name! 🐮😆 #earlyyears

Brilliant NEW podcast: Leave nothing to chance - dig deep, know more Strengthen relationships Build evidence-informed culture with staff Celebrate families, recognise strengths Hold relentless high expectations Challenge stereotypes, always Change lives

A peaceful walk through Abney Park on my way back to school from the New Wave English Hub Early Language Conference ☺️🌳 Always a pleasure to talk about the #ShREC Approach 🤓🧠🌟

What are you doing to be the light? Even the smallest things done with care, thought and the desire to make someone feel loved can make such a difference.

Maths, maniputaives, metacognition, motivation and any other 'm's you can think of. They will all be discussed at our Maths webinars in March! For more information and to sign up, visit our website - https://buff.ly/4hmp3Z9

Offering a free breakfast to every child: why it matters. This podcast is a great big stirring call to action. It’s all about the benefits of Magic Breakfast. Short thread of evaluation highlights follows. 🎧 Listen to the full episode now: eef.li/twxzZ1 @theeef.bsky.social Thread - 🧵1/4

I will be at @hornimanmuseum.bsky.social during Half-Term: 📚Story Session, with Maya and Marley and the Great Big Tidy Up! www.horniman.ac.uk/event/storyt...

A mentor of mine had a wonderful saying: Children are washable. She used it as a reminder to parents about the value of wet and messy play and all the wonderful sensory experiences associated. (Thread 🧵)

We got so close to the cows! 🐄 💖 #ForestSchool #EarlyYears

Mesmerising morning moon 🌕 (my attempt at capturing it doesn’t quite do it justice! 📸)