We are currently in the process of designing a programme of 70+ papers into symposia and poster presentations .We've already sold 80% of tickets so book yours quickly if you'd like to join us next month for a day of learning, dialogue and networking. www.crec.co.uk/becera-2026-... #BECERA2026

Kate Dudley explores transitions in her blog for BECERA 2026: Undoing the Expressive Child: Gender, Space, and the Transition from EYFS to Year 1. Read the blog (and many others) here: www.crec.co.uk/becera-posts... #BECERA2026 #EarlyYears #Transitions

In her guest post for #BECERA2026, Hannah McCormack explains what sparked her interest in and further exploration of the conflict between the policy and practice related to SEND provisions for young children with complex learning and medical needs. www.crec.co.uk/becera-posts... #SEND #EYFS

We've already sold 80% of tickets so book yours asap if you'd like to join us next month for a day of learning, dialog and networking! www.crec.co.uk/becera-ticke... #BECERA #BECERA2026

Calling all former BECERA attendees! What advice would you give an Early Childhood researcher, student or sector colleague who was joining the conference for the very first time? Let us know in comments! Join us in Birmingham this February. 🔗 www.crec.co.uk/becera-ticke... #BECERA2026

Planning your trip to #BECERA2026? 🚂 We’re returning to The Studio in the heart of Birmingham City Centre on Monday 16th February. 🔗 Secure your ticket here: www.crec.co.uk/becera-ticke... Find out more about how to find the venue here: thestudio.co.uk/venues/birmi... #BECERA2026

What does it mean to grow up in a world of constant change? 🌍 At #BECERA2026, we’re looking beyond the classroom gate. Join us on Monday 16th February at The Studio, Birmingham. 🎟️ Book your place to join the dialogue: www.crec.co.uk/becera-ticke... #ChildhoodsInTransition #EarlyYears

We are honored to welcome Professor Peter Moss (Emeritus Professor, UCL Institute of Education) as our keynote speaker for BECERA 2026! 📍 The Studio, Birmingham 🗓️ 16th February 2026 Don’t miss this chance to hear from a giant in the field. Register now: www.crec.co.uk/becera-ticke... #BECERA2026

Since 2010, BECERA has been a "warm and friendly forum" where research meets practice. It’s a space to: 🤝 Network with like-minded professionals. 🧠 Discuss challenges relevant to your work with families. 💡 Take home "food for thought" Join us: www.crec.co.uk/becera-ticke... #BECERA2026

Our Keynote for BECERA 2026: Prof. Peter Moss Emeritus Professor of Early Childhood Provision, UCL Institute of Education. Read more: www.crec.co.uk/becera-2026-... #BECERA2026 #BECERA #EarlyEducation #EarlyChildhood

Join our Early Years community of research and practice on 16th Feb in Birmingham for a day of learning and dialog. www.crec.co.uk/becera-ticke... #BECERA #EarlyChildhood #EarlyYears #EYFS #EarlyLearning

About BECERA: BECERA is an independent self-funding organisation run by the Centre for Research in Early Childhood (CREC) which has dedicated itself to improving services for young children and families in the UK for more than 25 years. www.crec.co.uk/about-becera #BECERA2026

FINAL CALL: The BECERA conference paper submission deadline is tomorrow. We urge all prospective presenters to submit their completed work before the closing time. Thank you for your valuable contributions to BECERA2026! Submit here: www.crec.co.uk/becera-confe... #BECERA #BECERA2026

The countdown is nearly complete: just over 48 hours remain for the BECERA paper submission deadline. Please use this time for final quality checks and prompt submission of your research contribution. Further information: www.crec.co.uk/becera-confe... #BECERA #ResearchDeadline

A reminder that the deadline for BECERA paper submissions is in just three days. This is a key opportunity to present your findings to the international Early Years research community. www.crec.co.uk/becera-confe... #EarlyYearsResearch #AcademicConference #BECERA2026

With four days remaining, authors are encouraged to finalise their manuscripts and ensure adherence to all BECERA conference submission guidelines. Timely submission is highly recommended. Access portal: www.crec.co.uk/becera-confe... #BECERA2026

The submission window for the BECERA conference closes in five days. We invite researchers in Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) to submit their scholarly papers. Review submission details: www.crec.co.uk/becera-confe... #BECERA #BECERA2026 #Conference

BECERA 2026 Final call for papers: It's one week until the abstract submission deadline and places are filling up fast for our conference. We hope you will join us to share your work and ideas in our critical but warm and friendly forum. www.crec.co.uk/becera-2026-... #BECERA #CallForPapers

We're calling all early years practitioners, researchers and students wishing to present their work to submit their proposals by Monday 15th December 2025. Find out more: www.crec.co.uk/becera-2026-... #BECERA2026 #BECERA #EarlyChildhood #EarlyYears

There is a wealth of posts from former #'BECERA presenters here: www.crec.co.uk/becera-posts Have a read through and learn more about the type of research that is presented at the conference, and read some feedback from former presenters, as well. Paper submissions are open until December 15th.

About BECERA: BECERA is an independent self-funding organisation run by the Centre for Research in Early Childhood (CREC) which has dedicated itself to improving services for young children and families in the UK for more than 25 years. www.crec.co.uk/about-becera #BECERA2026

BECERA 2026: Call for papers We are delighted to invite early years practitioners, researchers and students to submit their research proposals for presentation at the 16th annual BECERA Conference. Find out more here: mailchi.mp/4f635c3e8bf5... #BECERA2026 #BECERA #CallForPapers

Why submit and present your research at BECERA? As Kay found during her first year of her MA with CREC, the whole BECERA experience was positive and enjoyable! We'd love you to take the plunge and submit your research, too. Full details are available here: www.crec.co.uk/becera-2026-... #BECERA

Why submit and present your research at BECERA?🤔 Presenting your research is an opportunity for a critical peer review; it is a great way to get necessary feedback to improve, develop or validate your piece of work. Find out more: www.crec.co.uk/becera-2026-... #BECERA2026 #BECERA

Join our Early Years community of research and practice on 16th Feb in Birmingham for a day of learning and dialog. www.crec.co.uk/becera-ticke... #BECERA #EarlyChildhood #EarlyYears #EYFS #EarlyLearning

Our Keynote for BECERA 2026: Prof. Peter Moss Emeritus Professor of Early Childhood Provision, UCL Institute of Education. Read more: www.crec.co.uk/becera-2026-... #BECERA2026 #BECERA #EarlyEducation #EarlyChildhood

There is a wealth of posts from former #'BECERA presenters here: www.crec.co.uk/becera-posts Have a read through and learn more about the type of research that is presented at the conference, and read some feedback from former presenters, as well. Paper submissions are open until December 15th.

About BECERA: BECERA is an independent self-funding organisation run by the Centre for Research in Early Childhood (CREC) which has dedicated itself to improving services for young children and families in the UK for more than 25 years. www.crec.co.uk/about-becera #BECERA2026

BECERA 2026: Call for papers We are delighted to invite early years practitioners, researchers and students to submit their research proposals for presentation at the 16th annual BECERA Conference. Find out more here: mailchi.mp/4f635c3e8bf5... #BECERA2026 #BECERA #CallForPapers

Why submit and present your research at BECERA? As Kay found during her first year of her MA with CREC, the whole BECERA experience was positive and enjoyable! We'd love you to take the plunge and submit your research, too. Full details are available here: www.crec.co.uk/becera-2026-... #BECERA

Our Keynote for BECERA 2026: Prof. Peter Moss Emeritus Professor of Early Childhood Provision, UCL Institute of Education. Read more: www.crec.co.uk/becera-2026-... #BECERA2026 #BECERA #EarlyEducation #EarlyChildhood

Why submit and present your research at BECERA?🤔 Presenting your research is an opportunity for a critical peer review; it is a great way to get necessary feedback to improve, develop or validate your piece of work. Find out more: www.crec.co.uk/becera-2026-... #BECERA2026 #BECERA

Join our Early Years community of research and practice on 16th Feb in Birmingham for a day of learning and dialog. www.crec.co.uk/becera-ticke... #BECERA #EarlyChildhood #EarlyYears #EYFS #EarlyLearning

Our Keynote for BECERA 2026: Prof. Peter Moss Emeritus Professor of Early Childhood Provision, UCL Institute of Education. Read more: www.crec.co.uk/becera-2026-... #BECERA2026 #BECERA #EarlyEducation #EarlyChildhood

We're calling all early years practitioners, researchers and students to submit their research proposals for presentation at the 16th annual BECERA Conference. The call for papers deadline is 12pm, Monday 15th December 2025. buff.ly/2QOJZRW #BECERA2025 #BECERA

Why submit and present your research at #BECERA? As Kay found during her first year of her MA with CREC, the whole BECERA experience was positive and enjoyable! We'd love you to take the plunge and submit your research, too. Full details here: www.crec.co.uk/becera-2026-... #BECERA2026

BECERA 2026: Call for papers We are delighted to invite early years practitioners, researchers and students to submit their research proposals for presentation at the 16th annual BECERA Conference. Find out more here: mailchi.mp/4f635c3e8bf5... #BECERA2026 #BECERA #CallForPapers

BECERA 2026: Call for papers We are delighted to invite early years practitioners, researchers and students to submit their research proposals for presentation at the 16th annual BECERA Conference. Find out more here: mailchi.mp/4f635c3e8bf5... #BECERA2026 #BECERA #CallForPapers

We regret to inform you that there's a phishing email doing the rounds, pretending to be Dr Christine Pascal. Chris has NOT contacted members recently, and we would like to remind our audience of the dangers of submitting any personal information online. Thank you, CREC

CREC joins the call to embed children’s rights in law and policymaking. As the Lords prepare to debate the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill, we back: • A statutory duty on Ministers • Mandatory CRIAs Led by @crae_official, @unicef.org & @nspcc.bsky.social bit.ly/42CRDkw #ChildRights #UNCRC

CREC are seeking to appoint a Course External Examiner for the MA Education (Early Years) accredited by Birmingham City University (BCU). Register your interest with Helen Lyndon by Sunday, 30th April 2025. [email protected] #AcademicJobs #ExaminerJobs #MAExaminer #EarlyYears

In this guest post Dr Opeyemi Osadiya discusses her BECERA presentation which aimed to highlight how ethical encounters with young children were successfully navigated during research whilst learning for sustainability in an EY setting in England. www.crec.co.uk/becera-posts... #BECERA2025 #BECERA

In this guest post, Daniel Kuria shares his experiences of attending BECERA Annual Conference and presenting his research for the first time. www.crec.co.uk/becera-posts... #BECERA2025 #BECERA #EarlyChildhood

Missed #BECERA2025 and want to view the conference posters? You can! buff.ly/U1wTXiu #BECERA #EarlyChildhood #EarlyYears #PosterPresentations #CREC

Another post-conference piece from a BECERA 2025 presenter; this time it's the turn of Dr James Hall, Associate Professor of Psychology of Education at the University of Southampton. 📑 buff.ly/3QAHfTA #BECERA#BECERA2025

The conference may be over, but the learning is not! Thanks to our guest writer and BECERA 2025 presenter, Melanie Yates-Boothby. 📑 https://buff.ly/4iftPrM #BECERA2025

@becerauk.bsky.social colleagues will be interested in this ⬇️

The first book-length critical reception of Barrie Thorne’s classic, Gender Play. Thirty years later, Gender Replay celebrates and reflects on this classic, extending Thorne’s scholarship into a new generation. Shop the book📚 https://buff.ly/42Milrs @becerauk.bsky.social #BECERA2025

Thanks @becerauk.bsky.social for another great conference. Great to listen to Prof Laura Lundy and hear about the work of so many educators and researchers making a difference in ECEC. 🙏

Symposium IV/ B - ethics and identity at #BECERA2025