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Cathy Early Years @cathygunning.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

Sums up my edu year 24🎉: *cultivating cultures where others can flourish without fear* #EYFS #ECEC #flourish #thinkingenvironment Special appreciation to everyone who’s given their best for the best for children everywhere. Signing out until the new year 💎 #spacetoflourish

Picture of ‘Flourish’ certificate awarded

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Education Endowment Foundation @theeef.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

📢 Calling post-16 educators! We’re working with Sheffield Hallam University to find out what continuing professional development looks like in post-16 education in England. By completing the survey, you’ll help to shape future opportunities for the sector. Take the survey: tinyurl.com/3r58mxp4

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Cathy Early Years @cathygunning.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

Respecting #radicalrest on a Saturday morning 11 days before Christmas Day is a huge challenge, counter-cultural and massively joyful! Here is a joyful photo of my two joy-bringing fur babies also loving radical rest 🤎🤎. #edusky #restful #bluesky #rest #joy #earlyyearssky

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Cathy Early Years @cathygunning.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

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Cathy Early Years @cathygunning.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

Working with a #Rightsrespecting primary school where the leader uses both the word #play and #resistance in conversation about #EYFS - with regard to quality early childhood focused play, pedagogy and curriculum. #joy #hope #EYSky #edusky Yes! ⭐️

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Dominic Gunn @dominicgunn.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

Early Years SEND Important change in Profile which allowing ‘child’s established or preferred mode of communication (including non-speaking communication such as signing to be used for all of the early learning goals (ELGs)’ including ‘Speaking’ ELG. Discussion at EY SENCo Forum, 11.12.24

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Early years foundation stage profile handbook

Guidance on completing the early years foundation stage (EYFS) profile assessment.

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Rebecca Montacute @beckymontacute.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

It's great to see a focus from govt on improving school readiness, and giving “every child, whatever their background, a fair chance to succeed” But that rhetoric just isn't currently being met by actual policy - the huge early years expansion being rolled out excludes many low income children ⬇️

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Ed Finch @edfinch.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

Just been listening to @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social on @realgeoffbarton.bsky.social's Oracy Commission Podcast. Frank is the wisest and kindest voice we have, I feel better just hearing him. He's damn right on the importance and power of sharing stories with very young children. Listen to the ep!

Children's Laureate, Frank Cotterel Boyce smiling in front of a shelf of his books.

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Cathy Early Years @cathygunning.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

Completely agree. Early life impacts. Has to be seen holistically and as integral.

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Cathy Early Years @cathygunning.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

Magic moments (muddy boots) at a nursery school yesterday. Do you look for the #pocketsofjoy #sparks #glimmers #microjoys #wowmoments ? What do you see / notice / know / find out? Stepping back to really *see* at times can be so insightful. Don’t lose the skill of observation! 🌱✨ 1/4 🪡🧵

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Cathy Early Years @cathygunning.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

While waiting on the platform for the Met Line I saw the *Waiting Room* sign. Made me think about room: Making room for waiting: Creating space! Space to see, hear, wait, notice, listen, watch. Reminds of of ‘watch, wait, wonder and what we might “see” when we truly look and listen. #everything

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Lisa Stephenson @drlisastephenson.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

Finding spaces of creative possibility! 😍

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Cathy Early Years @cathygunning.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

Made my AI avatar with canva. Here she is: Brave woman warrior advocating for children. Fighting for creative bold spaces; for joy and play in education / ECEC #edubluesky #earlyyearsbluesky #spacetoflourish #play #creativepedagogies @drlisastephenson.bsky.social @leedsbeckett.bsky.social

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Randi Weingarten 🖇️📚✊🇺🇸 @rweingarten.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

It is incredible. Every second of #Wicked.. (and truth is I am probably not the only adult who loved this take on it)

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Liz Pemberton @lizpemtbnm.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

My last webinar if 2024 is on Saturday 7th December so if you work in the Early Years and want an introduction to anti-racist practice then register us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Cathy Early Years @cathygunning.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

Went to see #Wicked film p1. Was struck by the shame, guilt & judgement imposed by adults in power. Vulnerable child. Corruption, discrimination. Such loss + trauma for a young child. Yet how the child stayed true to herself throughout. 💚 I promise I will always advocate for these children. 1/2

The screen at the cinema saying Wicked with the 2 main female characters.

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Ruth Swailes @ruthswailes.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

Birth to 5 matters is such a great document and it’s wonderful to see the DFE actively sharing it and promoting its use. This is an excellent reflection on how those in the sector can work together in the best interests of children. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

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The development of Birth to Five Matters guidance: reflections on the critical agency and collective advocacy of an English early childhood coalition

In 2019, the English government embarked upon revision to the statutory Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) document and to associated non-statutory guidance. At the time, concerns were raised that...

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Cathy Early Years @cathygunning.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

The nest: intricate, interwoven strands. It takes time & thought to weave a nurturing space to hold & contain. We must take time to hold, surround & love children. Weaving understanding of unique individual contexts into creative enabling environments is my purpose. #edusky #earlyyearssky

Bird nest with interwoven coloured threads, sticks and string.

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Cathy Early Years @cathygunning.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

I’m loving finding all you #edusky folk here. It feels liberating and life bringing: teacher soul-filling. 🦋👋🏽👋🏿 I’m passionate about coaching to see the *whole* child, knowing ‘their’ stories, supporting brilliant pedagogy & curriculum in EYFS ECEC. Supporting creativity for flourishing & joy 💎

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Ruth @freedomtolearn.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

Morning Anyone on here have experience using Makaton or BSL with a bi- lingual child?

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Helge Wasmuth @helwasmuth.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

With all the #earlyyears people coming together, I want to share my favorite Global Education Review issue on "Finding Froebel: National and Cross-National Pedagogical Paths in Froebelian EC," edited by Teresa Aslanian, Lynn McNair, @sachapowell.bsky.social. All articles are open-access!

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Cathy Early Years @cathygunning.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

Looking up and beyond. Blue skies. 🦋 #edusky #perspective #EYFS A giant structure - blue sky beyond - a shining golden eagle in the distance. Speaks to me metaphorically about holding #criticalhope for the next generation of leaders tomorrow in the children of today. #ECEC

Huge tower block in London and blue skies beyond.

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Dr. Aaron Bradbury @aaronearlyyears.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

If you want to be added to the Early Years Sky feed then please let me know. #EarlyYearsSky

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Dr. Aaron Bradbury @aaronearlyyears.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

Try this bsky.app/profile/did:...

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Helen Lyndon @helenlyndon.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

It was lovely to hear the focus on early years and also the emotional connection that comes from a sharing a book 📚 I’ll be listening to the show on Xmas eve!

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Bluesky @bsky.app · 25/11/2024

Join us for another livestream with COO @rose.bsky.team and CTO @pfrazee.com, where they'll share team updates, the story of how Bluesky began, and what’s next. Plus, a special guest appearance from @flavorflav.bsky.social! 🎉 Today 11/25 @ 5 pm PT / 8 pm ET / 1 am GMT / 10am JST

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BlueskySocial - Twitch

Bluesky is social media as it should be. Find your community among millions of users, unleash your creativity, and have some fun again. https://bsky.app

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Cathy Early Years @cathygunning.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

Thinking right now 💭… Equality is not equity. We must be careful how we consider the rights of every child and those equitable conditions that give them a fair and equal opportunity. This means aiming for an equitably enabling environment that fully meets all needs. #edusky #inclusion

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SIREN FILMS @sirenfilms.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

Watch this 5 yr old build a lego model on the floor in the classroom. Its a self chosen activity with his own ideas. He perseveres & continues without getting distracted by the busy classroom activity #earlyyears #selfregulation #COEL #PLAYMATTERS #play #Lego www.sirenfilms.co.uk/library/buil...

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Cathy Early Years @cathygunning.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

Freshest thinking: Every child is unique. What does this mean in practice? It means we find out all we can to celebrate and affirm their uniqueness to ensure they’re accepted and belong. How? music, books, identity, equity, anti bias, attune, notice, ask, listen… #EYFS #ECEC #edusky

No parking signs outside a school in the form of 2D young children.

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Cathy Early Years @cathygunning.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

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Cathy Early Years @cathygunning.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

*Parenting is changing. *if we were to look with everything through a slow or affirmative, unbiased pedagogy lens, how would we see differently? * what if we stopped making assumptions and judgements and instead attuned a little more, listened more, spoke less. *education and care are synonymous.

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Cathy Early Years @cathygunning.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

Thoughts enriching today - deep filled with pedagogic dialogue about early childhood. *the unique differences between every child and their families is wide(ning). *a child’s culture, heritage, identity, origins, trauma, birth, in utero experience all is entirely relevant and important

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Fliss James @flissj.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

Thanks Cathy ☺️ it was a brilliant morning!

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Cathy Early Years @cathygunning.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

Arming ourselves with what’s important. Uniting and promoting boldness with @flissj.bsky.social and Newham educators.

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Cathy Early Years @cathygunning.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

Current thinking. We need bold and brave (safe) spaces for children. Prep for Newham Learning EY network with @flissj.bsky.social and equally passionate ECE colleagues.

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Cathy Early Years @cathygunning.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

It’s like a giant reunion of passionate, kind early years and educator folk. 💙🦋 algorithm I love: Early years Early childhood Children EYFS Education Birth to five Attuned Teaching

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James McTaggart @jamesedpsych.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

Help! I can't find much research literature on *children's* views about capacity (to consent, be consulted, exercise #rights etc) There's LOTS on what adults think about it! We're planning research with CYP on this, and would be very grateful for any pointers to papers - please repost!

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Jess Carbaugh (she/her) @jrcarbaugh.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

Can’t think of a better quote to enter a new space with. I’m excited to reconnect and get inspired!

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Carl Hooker @hookertech.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

This past week I've seen an influx of people leaving the former blue bird for the blue butterfly. Here's my latest post on the subject - "Intention over Attention" #SocialMedia #EduSky hookedoninnovation.com/2024/11/15/i...

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Jennifer Chung @doctorchungie.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

There's no bad weather, just bad clothing! How wonderful that children can enjoy the snow. #edchat #education #earlyyears #EarlyChildhoodEducation #OutdoorPlay #OutdoorLearning

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Prof Laura Lundy @lauralundy.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

Marking the 100th anniversary of the UN Declaration on the Rights of the Child with some reflections on the child’s right to participation.

An image of a kaleidoscope and text saying it’s not the gift of adults. It’s the right of the child

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Cathy Early Years @cathygunning.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

I love the pause of blue sky and twinkling stars ✨ before I get in. Makes me pause for just 1 second… and *think*. Today’s offer of freshest thinking: Time Flow Antidotes to rushing Pause, slow Pace - space Attuned adults Start from the child Toxic learning Poverty of play Joy in listening Seeing

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Cathy Early Years @cathygunning.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

Powerful action learning set today. Taking time to think is such a crucial part of life in edu.

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