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In today’s educational climate, the phrase ‘what works’ has become something of a mantra. It refers to the use of rigorous, often quantitative, research methods – particularly ran…

Standardised curriculum packages are ‘imposed’, have ‘no meaningful workload gains’ and can lead teachers to quit, NEU report finds

Pandemic-focused projects in Early Childhood have amplified concerns such as child poverty, separation/attachment, maternal anxiety, and other health issues. However, significant attention in actua...

Early Childhood in the Anglosphere: systemic failings and transformative possibilities�Peter Moss and Linda Mitchell, London, UC

Educators in early childhood and care (ECEC) working in schools and settings know how much young children appreciate those moments when you attend and attune your time and actions to what matters to t...

This report explores how parents in receipt of Universal Credit manage childcare costs, and their experiences of childcare and work conditionality requirements.

Higher education news feeds are currently dominated by near-daily announcements of large job cuts across the UK. But what effect is all this having on the atmosphere within the departments affected – ...

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We need to talk about care and what parents need for a good start. The needs of parents and caregivers of young children often go unseen and unheard in public life and policy. They face growing pressu...

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Guidance on how to submit a proposal to the Sociological Review Monographs series.

Speakers banned after criticising government in social media posts

In this small-scale qualitative research study Dr Nathan Archer sought to understand the work of Montessori leaders in low-income areas of England in 2023.

Government takes first steps towards milestone to increase school readiness with over £2bn uplift to early years investment compared to last year.

If Labour wants to hit its target of 75 per cent of 5-year-olds being school-ready, it will need to engage heavily in early years support - just as we had before, says Anne Longfield

A new research project led by Dr Jo Albin-Clark Dr Nathan Archer Faculty of Education at Edge Hill University Froebel Trust "We grant space and time to young plants and animals because we know that, i...

For close to half of group-based providers, their income is not sufficient to cover the costs of delivering early years care, according to the latest research published by the Department for Education...

Director showcases images of the suffragettes, Kinder Scout trespasses and anti-fascist protests in London