Following the TTS Talking: Empowering Early Years Education webinar, we received lots of great questions and requests for additional content and support. In this article, we highlight our answers to your questions, alongside supporting content by our educational experts at TTS and other educationalists from across the globe. We’ve also included some handy links to…
Universal design for learning is increasingly being seen as the ideal blueprint for education. With one in seven people being neurodivergent, it is important that this is considered, understood, and celebrated from an early age. The next in our TTS Talking series aims to inspire and guide educators. The panel will share practical solutions on…
In all of my 20 years of working in early years, I’ve never seen the sector in the condition it’s currently in.
We continue to be overlooked by the government and not respected as a fundamental part of the education sector.
We are having a global recruitment crisis and we are struggling with retaining any…
Ruth Lue-Quee, Education and Inclusion Expert, explores and offers practical advice on how to create mentally healthy classrooms. Below is a short excerpt.
Everybody knows how to look after their physical health, but looking after our mental health is just as important. As educators, protecting our own health and creating a mentally healthy culture for our…
Have you ever wondered how many early years educators have left the profession because of their mental health? I do, because I did. I also know that I am not alone, because of the very many messages, emails, and conversations I have had with so many educators who have had to make difficult decisions about…
It is generally agreed that we are currently facing a crisis in our Early Years workforce numbers in England. The statistics are alarming. As of 2021 there were estimated to be around 30 thousand fewer people working in childcare professions in the United Kingdom than in the previous year, according to Statista.com. The Times (16/06/2022)…
Did you miss our Empowering Early Years Education webinar? Don’t worry, we’re excited to share the full version on-demand!
Tap the video below to access the webinar and hear our panel of experts discuss what opportunities there are to change the future of childcare and empower the Early Years workforce:
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I have worked in this sector for over 20 years and its always interesting when I get asked what I would like the sector to look like in 5 years times. However, to answer this question we need to look back because as Winston Churchill says:
"The farther backward you can look, the farther forward you…
There can be no doubt that our sector is facing a workforce crisis on a scale not seen before. By celebrating the sector and showing why the First Five Years Count we can start to take control of some of the challenges we see.
We know that a highly qualified, skilled, and motivated workforce are crucial…
Wellbeing is crucial at any time, but particularly in light of the pandemic and the challenges it presents. Dr Tina Rae outlines how schools can use therapeutic tools to support pupils’ mental health and wellbeing.
A new role and a big ask
Schools are being expected to offer an increasing amount of support for children and…