Often, in my advisory teacher role, I have the privilege to sit and observe just one learner in a lesson. It is a really special thing for me to do as I get to learn about how they learn. I am able to intensely focus on their strengths, strategies, independence and engagement and share in…
Jamel is an Early Years Educator, Consultant and Children’s Author. He has worked in the sector for over 18 years. Although Early years is his specialty, Jamel has also worked in youth clubs, and schools, closely supporting children with SEND. Jamel has stood on numerous platforms and prestigious establishments as a Keynote speaker at…
Kate Moxley is a proud and passionate Early Years Consultant, Trainer, and Speaker specialising in wellbeing and mental health. Founder of the Wellness for All training company and a Mental Health First Aid England Instructor Member, she travels across the UK nurturing teams to develop mentally healthy working environments that improves outcomes for children. …
Alistair Bryce-Clegg is an award-winning Early Years author, blogger, product designer and advocate of play. His work has been published in several books and magazines, and he has worked as an Early Years advisor for various film and television projects. Alongside support and training for a range of settings, schools and parents, he also works…
Having a motivated, well-supported and knowledgeable workforce within early years settings is key to supporting child development and wellbeing. Yet, despite its sheer importance, the early years workforce in the UK continues to face a multitude of challenges including high workloads, low pay, limited opportunities for training and career progression and a lack of funding…
The early years sector continues to face various challenges and pressures which have undoubtedly been exacerbated by the pandemic. As the world now recovers from the stark imprint the pandemic has left, it has become more apparent where changes are needed. While it’s impossible to make a positive transformation overnight, we know the importance…
The Early Years workforce is experiencing several challenges, including practitioner wellbeing concerns, staff recruitment, and retention as well as a lack of funding across the sector. With a growing number of pressures and challenges for providers and practitioners, it is evident that change is needed. Our webinar is now available to watch on-demand for…
As CEO and creator of the UK's leading childcare social enterprise, June continues to break new ground in the development of LEYF's (London Early Years Foundation) scalable social business model. She remains a tireless campaigner for children, families, and the early years community.
June has developed the LEYF Pedagogy and champions community-based, multi-generational early years…
NDNA are an award-winning charity and membership association supporting nurseries, early years settings and their workforce. They help settings to deliver the best possible early education and care to our youngest children. A national charity representing private, voluntary and independent (PVI) children’s nurseries across the UK. NDNA are the voice of the 24,000-strong nursery sector, an…
We know from research that the Covid-19 school closures have had an impact on children’s attainment, and for children from socially disadvantaged backgrounds this has frequently led to a widening of the attainment gap.
In primary schools it has been the youngest children who have experienced the most challenges with learning. This is not to say…