CREC @_CREC
Centre for Research in #EarlyChildhood 👶🏾👶🏿👶🏼 #EarlyYears Research & Consultancy • MA Ed • Primary Teacher Training @CREC_SCITT 🧸 • CPD • PhD Supervision crec.co.uk Birmingham, UK Joined April 2011-
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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: buff.ly/3YvyX2N #PlayBasedLearning
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. buff.ly/3Ofwd4Z #research
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 [email protected] And if you missed out on a ticket this year, don't worry... a…
RT an old one for today! ❄️
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
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 buff.ly/4eefTvL
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: froebel.org.uk/events/sheffie… #earlyyears #Froebel #Sheffield2025 #ECEC
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. buff.ly/48AnKmn @lornaarnott
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…
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: buff.ly/3UzzMGz #EarlyYears
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.
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.
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
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!
Alarming results here - urgent action is needed:
Alarming results here - urgent action is needed:

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