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We are OMEP UK 🇬🇧 We are an NGO that advocates for children's rights. In particular, the rights for education and care for children globally 🌎

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OMEP UK @omepuk.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Congratulations to Rebecca Cheetham Nursery and Children's Centre on obtaining the OMEP UK Education for Sustainable Citizenship (ESC) Bronze Award! 🥳 For more information about our ESC Award, please visit our website: www.omep.org.uk/esc/
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OMEP-UK Early Childhood Education for Sustainable Citizenship Award - OMEP UK
We would love your early childhood setting to participate. If you are interested in participating please contact us at OMEP-UK via email. You can also download our flyer here. Sustainable Citizenship ...
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OMEP UK @omepuk.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
International Day of Play falls on the 11th of June ⚽️ Play England is calling on all schools across the UK and Ireland to provide children with an additional 31 minutes of play on International Day of Play. For more information, please click the link: www.playengland.org.uk/newsblog/int...
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International Day of Play 2026 – Play 31 Challenge — Play England
We are calling on all schools across the UK and Ireland to give children 31 more minutes of play on International Day of Play.  The United Nations has designated 11 June as the International D...
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OMEP UK @omepuk.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
The UK's largest early years festival is set to return on the 15th May 2026! NurseryWorld's Big Day Out provides ample opportunities for you to connect with fellow educators and early years professionals. www.nurseryworldsbigdayout.com #nurseryworldbigdayout #nurseryworld #earlyyears
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Welcome | Nursery World's Big Day Out
From the sector's leading title, Nursery World, Nursery World's Big Day Out is the must-attend event for everyone in the early years community. Nursery World's Big Day Out is relevant to all those wor...
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OMEP UK @omepuk.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
Please note: the QR codes for this event have been updated. #conference #studentconference #postgraduateresearch #callforsubmissions
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OMEP UK @omepuk.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
The University of Wolverhampton's Early Years Conference 2026 is taking place in June and the theme is "Transitions That Matter." For more information and to book your place click on the following link: buff.ly/c9bAO6a #EarlyYears #Conference
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Early Years Conference 2026
Join us in 2026 for the Early Years Conference, where fun meets learning for all!
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OMEP UK @omepuk.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
Today is World Autism Acceptance/Awareness Day. At OMEP UK, we believe that every child should have access to adequate care and education. We must lend our support to improve education and care for autistic children not just today, but every day. #autismacceptance
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OMEP UK @omepuk.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
Today marks the start of #autismacceptanceweek, with April being #worldautismacceptancemonth! Stay tuned for some posts relating to the topic of autism and autism acceptance! 😁
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OMEP UK @omepuk.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
The University of Oxford will be holding their annual STORIEs Conference on Friday 10th April 2026, 9:30am-18:30pm. The event is student-led and is dedicated to showcasing innovative postgraduate research in education. Registration page: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...
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OMEP UK @omepuk.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
The Royal Mint Museum is holding a short story contest for children aged 7-11. Contestants are being asked to write a story of no more than 500 words based on the theme of gold. For more information, please click the link to access the official page: www.royalmintmuseum.org.uk/learning/sho...
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Short story competition
Calling all young writers! Could you write a story of no more than 500 words and win £5,000 for your school library? Find out more on our website.
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OMEP UK @omepuk.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
The ARU Early Childhood Research Group Cross Universities Networking Event will be taking place on 31st March at 10am. Places are filling up fast! Book now to avoid disappointment! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/aru-early-...
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ARU Early Childhood Research Group Cross Universities Networking
Join us in person to connect with fellow early childhood researchers from different universities at ARU!
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OMEP UK @omepuk.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
Today is International Women's Day and this year's theme is #givetogain If you want to find out more about International Women's Day, check out the following website: www.internationalwomensday.com #IWD2026 #OMEPUK #supportwomen #celebratewomen
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International Women's Day 2026 theme
FREE International Women's Day 2026 theme resources - #IWD2026
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OMEP UK @omepuk.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
Edge Hill University will be hosting a conference on 17th-18th June 2026 with the theme: Improving life chances and making hope possible through education. The deadline for submissions is Monday 13th April 2026 by 4pm. Click on the link for more details: www.edgehill.ac.uk/event/improv...
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Research and Professional Development Conference - Improving life chances and making hope possible through education
Do you work or research in an area of work linked to our conference theme? If so, we would be delighted if you could join us for two days of learning, professional development, and identifying ways of...
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OMEP UK @omepuk.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
Are you someone with an interest in the education and wellbeing of children and their families? Consider joining OMEP UK today! You can become a member by following this link: www.omep.org.uk/membership/ Together, we can make a difference.
A poster advertising OMEP UK. The background image is of four children sitting in a circle drawing on the ground using chalk.
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World Book Day UK @worldbookdayuk.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
Happy World Book Day! Today is all about inspiring children and young people to see reading differently, because reading for fun seriously improves lives. #WorldBookDay #GoAllIn #NationalYearOfReading2026 #WorldBookDay2026
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OMEP UK @omepuk.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
Liverpool Hope University is calling for submissions for it's upcoming staff and students PGR Day Conference, which is themed around theory, practice, and change. The conference will take place on Friday 19th June 2026, 9:30am to 4pm (approximately). #conference #postgraduatestudents
Page one of the poster for the PGR conference. Page two of the poster for the PGR conference.
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OMEP UK @omepuk.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
The deadline to submit an abstract for The International Education Studies Association (TIESA) 21st Annual Research Conference is on 31st March 2026. In addition, the early bird rate for the conference ends on 31st May 2026. educationstudies.org.uk/conference-2...
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Conference 2026
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OMEP UK @omepuk.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
OMEP UK have published a statement regarding the bombing of a school in Iran on our Facebook page, Instagram page and LinkedIn page. Please take a look at one of those pages for the full statement. #earlychildhoodeducation #OMEPUK #earlychildhood #peace
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OMEP UK @omepuk.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
There is an opportunity to submit an abstract to the Early Years journal for a special issue on research for sustainable citizenship: caring, climate, and risk resilience in early years play. The deadline to submit an abstract is 24th May 2026. think.taylorandfrancis.com/special_issu...
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Research for Sustainable Citizenship: caring, climate, and risk resilience in early years play
Play in Early Childhood Education for Sustainable Citizenship: submit your research study to this Special Edition
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OMEP UK @omepuk.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
OMEP UK's president and VP of OMEP Europe, Professor Catherine Carroll, joined other experts in contributing in #theconversation about the government's newest White Paper- "Every Child Achieves and Thrives." Click on the link below to read the article share.google/f8ZuMWcbsJEL...
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Will the latest reforms to England’s schools and special educational needs support deliver? Experts react
Academic experts respond to the raft of changes outlined in new education policy.
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OMEP UK @omepuk.bsky.social · 21/02/2026
Universities UK are holding their annual conference on Thursday 26th February, 9:30am-4:30pm (GMT) in-person in London. Alternatively, there is an option to attend the conference online 📅💻 Book your place here: www.universitiesuk.ac.uk/latest/event... #studentmentalhealth #highereducation
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Student experience: mental health and wellbeing conference 2026
Hear about the latest challenges and opportunities in supporting student mental health and wellbeing.
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OMEP UK @omepuk.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
Nursery World’s "Big Day Out" event will be taking place on 15.05.26 in London from 9am. Mark the date on your calender and follow the link to learn more about the event and book your ticket: www.nurseryworldsbigdayout.com #nurseryworldbigdayout #nurseryworld #earlyyears #event
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Welcome | Nursery World's Big Day Out
From the sector's leading title, Nursery World, Nursery World's Big Day Out is the must-attend event for everyone in the early years community. Nursery World's Big Day Out is relevant to all those wor...
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OMEP UK @omepuk.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
The Montessori Society AMI UK is joining forces with Anglia Ruskin University to unite the Montessori community in a day of exploration, discovery and affirmation. 21.02.26, 9am (GMT), Anglia Ruskin University. Tickets and more information: bit.ly/43PgkKW
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Montessori Conference 2026 - Redefining Cosmic Education: For Today's Child
Nurturing wonder and imagination through care of the environment
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OMEP UK @omepuk.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
This is your final reminder that the deadline for the OMEP UK Travel Awards is on 16.02.26 at 12pm! 🗣 #travelawards #OMEP #OMEPUK #ApplyNow
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OMEP UK @omepuk.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
ECRG In‑Person Networking Event: 📅Tue 31 March 2026, 10am–4pm 📍 Sawyer Building 001–002, ARU Chelmsford Sign‑up: tinyurl.com/ARU-ECRG #earlychildhoodresearch #earlychildhood #research #networking
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ARU Early Childhood Research Group Cross Universities Networking
Join us in person to connect with fellow early childhood researchers from different universities at ARU!
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OMEP UK @omepuk.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
Dr Aaron Bradbury will be delivering a free online webinar this week on Wednesday 28th January 2026 at 8pm (UK time). Book your free place here: kinderly.co.uk/event/dr-aar... #freeevent #webinar #reflectivepractice #earlyyears
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Free webinar – Reflective Practice in Early Years Education – Kinderly
Learn about the benefits of reflective practice in early years with the expert insights from Dr Aaron Bradbury. Free early years CPD training.
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OMEP UK @omepuk.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
The ARU Early Childhood Research Group (Anglia Ruskin University) is holding a free networking event this afternoon from 4pm. Please use this link to join in: teams.microsoft.com/meet/3249076...
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Join meeting on Teams
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OMEP UK @omepuk.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
Challenges and Opportunities of Using Digital Technology and Artificial Intelligence in Early Childhood Monday, January 26, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (Paris time), online. Link to participate: zoom.us/j/9401083920... Language: French (Zoom automatic translation available)
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Join our Cloud HD Video Meeting
Zoom is the leader in modern enterprise cloud communications.
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OMEP UK @omepuk.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
Colleagues at Liverpool Hope University are running a longitudinal project that focuses on parental perspectives of young children's digital engagement. This is a paid participation for parents in the UK of children aged 3-7. Please see the poster for more information.
A poster for the aforementioned research project that includes a QR code.
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OMEP UK @omepuk.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
There is an opportunity for OMEP UK members to present their research at an online networking meeting with Anglia Ruskin University on Tuesday 27th January 2026, 4-5:30pm (UK time). Complete the form below to register your interest: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
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Microsoft Forms
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OMEP UK @omepuk.bsky.social · 17/01/2026
The Open University have updated their Early Childhood Health Promotion Toolkit, which you can access for free by following the link below! This is a resource designed to support early years practitioners in their work and promoting the health of babies and children. www.open.edu/openlearn/55...
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OMEP UK @omepuk.bsky.social · 17/01/2026
On the 23rd of January 2026 from 10am-5pm CET, UNESCO is holding a hybrid event (both online and in-person) event in celebration of the International Day of Education. See the link below for further details 👇 www.unesco.org/en/articles/...
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International Day of Education 2026 global event: The power of youth
The International Day of Education 2026 will recognize youth and their role as agents of change in achieving inclusive and equitable quality education and building peaceful, just and inclusive
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OMEP UK @omepuk.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
Here's your friendly reminder that the deadline for the OMEP UK Travel Awards is a month away! ⏰️ #bursary #award #OMEP #conference
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OMEP UK @omepuk.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
Did you know? Our OMEP UK President, now also the Vice President of OMEP Europe, Professor Catherine Carroll is creating a post on the OMEP Europe Facebook page for each day of her new role to promote the rights of children and advocate for a better world. #1001daysOMEP
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OMEP UK @omepuk.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
The International Education Studies Association (TIESA) have released upcoming details of their 21st Annual Research Conference. You can read more details about the conference here: educationstudies.org.uk/conference-2... #Conference #Inclusivity
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Conference 2026
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OMEP UK @omepuk.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
The Montessori Society AMI (UK) have announced that early-bird tickets are now on sale for the 2026 Montessori Conference! 😯 If you feel that this is something that you'd be interested in, check out the link for further details: bit.ly/43PgkKW
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Montessori Conference 2026 - Redefining Cosmic Education: For Today's Child
Nurturing wonder and imagination through care of the environment
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OMEP UK @omepuk.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
Birth to 5 Matters to add new sections, as sector survey gives rousing endorsement! Details of the survey response analysis can be read in this report: birthto5matters.org.uk/wp-content/u... #birthto5matters #earlyyears
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OMEP UK @omepuk.bsky.social · 31/12/2025
OMEP UK would like to wish all of its members, friends, and colleagues a Happy New Year! 🎆🥳 We wish you all the best for a sensational 2026 and look forward to continuing our work 😀 #happynewyear #OMEPUK #goodbye2025 #herecomes2026
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OMEP UK @omepuk.bsky.social · 21/12/2025
OMEP UK would like to wish all who celebrate a very Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄 We may be a little quiet over the festive period, but we will be back in 2026 and ready to share more of our work with you all! 😁 #merrychristmas #OMEP #OMEPUK #seeyounextyear
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OMEP UK @omepuk.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
Ulster University are offering a PhD studentship funded by the Department for the Economy NI (DfE). The project is titled: Education Otherwise Than at School (EOTAS)- what is the impact of the model on the well-being of primary children in NI? www.ulster.ac.uk/doctoralcoll...
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Education Otherwise Than At School (EOTAS)- what is the impact of the model on the well-being of primary school children in NI?
Education Otherwise Than At School (EOTAS)- what is the impact of the model on the well-being of primary school children in NI?
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OMEP UK @omepuk.bsky.social · 14/12/2025
OMEP shares its World Declaration 2025, approved by broad consensus at the 77th World Assembly held in Bologna (Italy) and formally adopted at the Extraordinary Assembly on 29 November 2025. We invite you to read, share, and disseminate this key document: omepworld.org/omeps-declarations/
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OMEP’s Declarations – OMEP
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OMEP UK @omepuk.bsky.social · 13/12/2025
Professor Laura Lundy has written a paper, which has been developed with Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland. Here's the link to Professor Lundy's paper: www.cypcs.org.uk/wpcypcs/wp-c...
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OMEP UK @omepuk.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
What's this? 👀 OMEP UK is now on TikTok! 😲 Check out our official account at omep. uk and take a look at the screenshot below to see what our profile looks like. Don't be shy... give us a follow! 😁 #TikTok #OMEPUK
A screenshot of the official OMEP UK TikTok account.
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OMEP UK @omepuk.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
The OMEP UK travel awards are back for 2026! The deadline for applications is 16.02.26 at 12pm (UK time). See the poster below and our posts on Facebook and Instagram for more details! #travelawards #OMEPUK #bursary #studentawards
The poster for the OMEP UK 2026 travel awards.
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OMEP UK @omepuk.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
Hello all, Please see the following link for details about the 2026 Awards in Education for Sustainable Development (ESD): omepworld.org/awards_educa... #awards #Sustainability #educationforsustainabledevelopment #OMEP
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Awards in Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) – OMEP
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OMEP UK @omepuk.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
Congratulations to our very own OMEP UK president, Professor Catherine Carroll, on being elected as the new OMEP Europe vice president! 👏 #OMEP #OMEPEurope #OMEPUK #newappointment #earlychildhood #earlychildhoodeducation
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OMEP UK @omepuk.bsky.social · 27/11/2025
OMEP UK's chapters for the OMEP book project require pictures of nurseries in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. We have managed to secure pictures of an English setting, but require pictures for the other UK nations. Please contact us via message if you can help us 🙏
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OMEP UK @omepuk.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
📣WEBINAR The Toy Libraries Project: Learning Life through Play 📅Monday, November 24st, 2025 🕗8:00 am Buenos Aires | 12:00 pm CET Europe | 1:00 pm SAST | 11:00 am UTC | 4:30 pm India ✅ZOOM: bit.ly/OMEPToyLibrari… ✅YouTube: youtube.com/@OMEPworldtv . #CRC36Years #ChildRights
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OMEP UK @omepuk.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
Don't miss out on adding your ideas to the second edition of Birth to 5 Matters! There is only 1 week left to answer the survey at www.surveymonkey.com/r/88Z6Q9L.
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Birth to 5 Matters Review – Sector Consultation
Take this survey powered by surveymonkey.com. Create your own surveys for free.
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OMEP UK @omepuk.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
OMEP is honoured to participate in the 43rd Session of the UNESCO General Conference. We warmly invite you to support and follow the sessions and highlights of the General Conference through the official website. #OMEP #UNESCO #UNESCOgeneralconference #ECCE
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OMEP UK @omepuk.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
Interested in shaping the new edition of Birth to 5 matters? The Early Years Coalition is interested in hearing from people who are interested in early years, such as: practitioners in all kinds of settings, researchers, students, and training providers. Click on the link and complete the survey!
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