Opinion

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How do we ensure that we really include every child?

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Oct 7, 2021
Category: 
Opinion

In a world that changes so fast how do we ensure those children that think and react differently to expected norms, are supported and guided through this noisy, ever-changing and, at times, inconsiderate society?Read more

Neil Leitch

We're proud of you and we're with you — a message to the sector from Neil Leitch

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May 27, 2020
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Opinion

We at the ÎÞÂëÌìÌà know how hard you are all working – whether that be efforts to reopen your settings safely to your families, or to continue supporting them in other ways while you remain closed – and we are so proud to represent such a committed, passionate and dedicated sector.Read more

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Learning to embrace EdTech in the early years

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May 14, 2018
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Opinion

Rose Luckin Professor of Learner Centred Design

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How can we make the transition between the EYFS and Year 1 easier?

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Apr 9, 2018
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Opinion, Best practice, Professional development

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Jessica Gosling, founder ofÌý, has years of experience teaching in both the early years and primary schools, in the...Read more

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Child-centred and led learning – dispensing with the circle time

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Jan 26, 2018
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Best practice, Opinion, Case studies

Jessica Gosling, founder of , talks about her recent experiences of running a stay-and-play parent and toddler group.Read more

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Reporting back to the bad old days

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Jan 9, 2018
Category: 
Opinion, Policy

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ÎÞÂëÌìÌà chief executive Neil Leitch shares his thoughts on the recent 'Bold Beginnings' report from Ofsted, as well as the negative sector response to that report, and the discussions it sparked around the '

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To Study or Not to Study?

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Sep 22, 2017
Category: 
Opinion, Professional development, Long read

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Jessica Gosling, founder of , has years of experience teaching in both the early years and primary schools, in the UK and...Read more

Neil Leitch plays with children at a nursery

Why partnerships with parents are vital in the fight for better funding

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Aug 8, 2017
Category: 
Policy, Opinion

ÎÞÂëÌìÌà chief executive Neil Leitch blogs about why working in partnership with parents is crucial if the early years sector is to secure fair funding now, and in the years to come.Read more

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