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Centre for Research in #EarlyChildhood 👶🏾👶🏿👶🏼 #EarlyYears Research & Consultancy • MA Ed • Primary Teacher Training @CREC_SCITT 🧸 • CPD • PhD Supervision
Birmingham, UK
Joined April 2011
For CREC, ethics, voice and power are fundamental concerns and principles that underpin our work. We might not always agree with each other, and we might see the world in different ways but we have always, and will continue to, promote respectful, critical dialogue as a means to
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"When it’s done badly in early years classrooms, it wastes children’s time; but when done well, it provides enrichment, joy, motivation and pleasure" Agree or disagree on this quote about play? More food for thought here: https://t.co/6AhvhI5ZZT
#PlayBasedLearning
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An opportunity to participate in research - Young Carers in Early Childhood - Interprofessional Focus Group (UK). The event will be hosted by principle researcher, Carly Ellicott, as part of her PhD research with University of Plymouth. https://t.co/IvY3ioaJmJ
#research
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Looking forward to welcoming all ticket holders to our autumn lecture tomorrow. If you reserved a ticket, you should now have received your joining link (via email). Any issues pls contact office@froebeltrust.org.uk And if you missed out on a ticket this year, don't worry... a
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RT an old one for today! ❄️
'#Play and joy' in the #snow - a strong emphasis on the #outdoors and a later start to formal learning are key in Scandinavia, Catherine Gaunt discovered on @NurseryWorld’s study tour to Finland and Sweden last month >>> https://t.co/Zn6hDFvXLe
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All set up for the Get Into Teaching event being held tonight at the Birmingham Conference and Events Centre (BCEC) between 5-8pm. Come along and ask about our SCITT course! #CREC
#Teaching
#GetIntoTeaching
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UK austerity linked to rise in premature & low birth weight babies in Scotland. Cuts to social security & services likely to blame, especially affecting poor families. #austerity #publichealth #Scotland
https://t.co/WVuiytFNg2
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Book your ticket for the Froebel Trust Conference 2025. Join award-winning educators for a day of informative talks & practical workshops. Sat 29 March 2025. Sheffield. Tickets are £55. Available now at: https://t.co/YGJweiragg
#earlyyears #Froebel #Sheffield2025 #ECEC
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A UK-wide study has shown that babies and toddlers can have valuable learning experiences with digital devices. However, researchers emphasise need for policies and guidelines to help parents create high-quality experiences for young children. https://t.co/PAvpwSoWmh
@lornaarnott
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Last week, CREC held our first online session of the year for teacher training mentors from our partnering schools. It was a good opportunity to share current research, relevant articles and ways to develop own pedagogical and curriculum knowledge. The session also focused on
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The British Psychological Society (BPS) is urging the government to clarify funding allocations for children's health services. The recent Autumn Budget failed to specify how much funding would be directed towards this crucial area. Read more: https://t.co/rlc7HipArz
#EarlyYears
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Our survey findings on the Budget impact, out today, show that 95% of settings are set to increase fees without government support. A huge thank you to Lisa and parents at Abacus Nursery and Childcare for their support.
According to one charity, parents will be forced to pay more for childcare, and some nurseries could close unless the government reverses its budget plans.
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CREC will be at the Get Into Teaching event being held on Monday 18 November 2024 at the Birmingham Conference and Events Centre (BCEC) between 5-8pm. Come along and ask about our SCITT course! #CREC
#Teaching
#GetIntoTeaching
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@christinepascal and @DrTonyBertram, on behalf of all the CREC team and Board of Trustees.
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Formidable and humane and very, very wise. Such a powerful force for children all her life, and such a role model for us all - she will be missed. We send our deepest condolences, love and best wishes to her family at this difficult time.
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She combined that with being a kind and generous friend on many levels, always operating with the utmost integrity and a strong ethical code. We have many happy memories of being with her and witnessed many a time when she stood up for what was right.
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She also was a rock when we established CREC as an independent body, always believing we could make a better contribution that way. As Chair of the CREC Board of Trustees she gave us status, visibility and advice that we really benefited from.
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Dr Rosemary Peacocke HMI We are greatly saddened to hear of the recent death of Dr Rosemary Peacocke, HMI. From our earliest start at CREC, she was a generous and kind mentor and guided us carefully on how to make our way and make a difference for young children’s lives.
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Early Reading Seminar at CREC In our Early Reading and Phonics seminar at CREC, we highlighted the value of rhyme in the early years to promote language development. A perfect way to begin #NurseryRhymeWeek celebrations!
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Alarming results here - urgent action is needed:
Today we've published the findings of our survey exploring the impact of wage rises and NI changes announced in last month's Budget, which warns of price rises and a limiting of places if sector support isn't announced https://t.co/fH9vs5FDOv Here's the key points👇
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