Helen Gilbert Outdated misconceptions may be causing some childcare settings to shy away from welcoming children with Down syndrome. But early years providers are ideally placed to help children with the condition to flourish. George McCullagh, the oldest person in...
Gemma Goldenberg, psychologist and education expert Neuroplasticity – Our brains change and adapt Historically, we used to believe that whether a child was a good learner and grew up to be a successful adult, was based solely on things like their IQ and the skills and...
Click to Read in English Cliciwch i ddarllen yn Gymraeg Elizabeth Jarman, learning environments expert Working in partnership with parents and carers supports consistency for the child, promoting their wellbeing, learning and development. Previous blogs in this series...
Zara Smith, PACEY Advisor All teachers, including early years practitioners are responsible and accountable for the progress and development of the children in their care. The Equality Act 2010 prohibits educators from discriminating against a child with additional...
John Parry, Senior Lecturer in Early Childhood I’ve been a researcher and practitioner for more years than I can actually remember but the privilege and pleasure of working within the world of Early Childhood Education endures. Sharing, supporting, celebrating the...
Shanti Flynn, PACEY Trustee and Head of Education at Storal Many of the children in settings today have spent much of their life under unique circumstances, where their movements where restricted and it is likely that they had less social interactions; not just with...
