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Introducing the ÎÞÂëÌìÌÃ’s bespoke approach to professional development: SMARTpd

Michael Freeston, Director of Quality Improvement at the ÎÞÂëÌìÌÃ, introduces the ÎÞÂëÌìÌÃ's new approach...Read more

Eve Smith, Training Administration Manager at the ÎÞÂëÌìÌÃ, discusses the upcoming changes to government-funded apprenticeships, and provides information on the governments apprenticeship levy.

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Lisa Stratford shares her experience of studying as an apprentice, discusses her progression through level 2, level 3 and higher education, and reflects on how the scheme has helped to shape her career so far within the sector.

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Melanie Pilcher, Policy and Standards Manager at the ÎÞÂëÌìÌÃ, considers the findings of a recent survey from the Infant and Toddler Forum (ITF), which highlights portion sizes as a key public health strategy in the fight against...Read more

Chrissy Meleady, Chair of the Early Years Trailblazer Group considers the findings of a recent survey of nursery employers on their experiences of the new GCSE English and maths requirements for newly qualified staff to be counted in the EYFS...Read more

Richard Knight shares his experience of working with the ÎÞÂëÌìÌÃ, and discusses his progression through the ÎÞÂëÌìÌÃ's Early Years Traineeship and Level 3  childcare and early learning course....Read more

Michael Freeston reflects on the changing nature of continuing professional development available to early years practitioners.

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By Karen Hanson and Karen Appleby, Principal Lecturers within the Centre for Early Childhood, Institute of Education, The University of Worcester.

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