Moving beyond 3 percent: Recruiting more men into early years
Drawing on personal experience, research and the Greater Than 3 mentor programme, Robert Harris explores why men remain underrepresented in early childhood. He considers the impact of gender diversity...
20 Juli 34min
Will you notice me? What children learn from how we respond to their distress
What if children's distress is not just a problem to solve, but a signal of their need to be seen? This article and podcast episode explore how children's expectations about availability and effective...
12 Juli 39min
Growing brains, growing bodies: Understanding ultra-processed foods
The first five years are a once-in-a-lifetime window of opportunity for brain development. During this period, food does far more than fill tummies, it helps support learning, behaviour, emotional wel...
6 Juli 46min
What does good quality CPD look like?
Professional development is something every early childhood setting invests in, yet it does not always lead to meaningful or lasting change. Training sessions may be delivered, feedback forms may be c...
22 Juni 23min
What is relationship-based parenting?
Raising happy, healthy, successful kids with the Core4Connectors - A relationship-based approach. Today's parents and carers are shifting their hopes for children from outward success to inner securi...
8 Juni 38min
Early years leadership stories
The stories we carry shape how we lead, often without us realising. In early years, these narratives influence who we see as a leader and how we show up. This article and podcast episode explore how l...
1 Juni 42min
Strengthening early childhood services: A case study from Maryland
This article and podcast episode explore how integrated early childhood approaches can strengthen systems of support for children and families. Using Maryland Family Network as a case study, we reflec...
25 Maj 40min
Using the early years pupil premium to strengthen practice and equity
This article and podcast episode explore how the early years pupil premium (EYPP) can be used to strengthen practice and promote greater equity across the early childhood community. Drawing on researc...
11 Maj 38min
