More DfE updates to be aware of - watch this Vodcast shared by The Foundation Years, where the new Safer Sleep guidance is discussed. buff.ly/MVF3SGr #SaferSleep #DfE #SleepGuidance #EYFS #EarlyChildhood

Kate Comberti talking about about progression from CME (Certificate for Music Educators) to MA and the development of music and arts within EY Masters studies. Find out more: buff.ly/6TaFQs6 #EarlyYears #EarlyYearsMusic #MusicResearch #EYFS #EarlyEducation #MA #CREC

Many congratulations to our MA graduates who celebrated last week - you have worked so hard and we look forward to seeing the impact you make on the world! Now relax and enjoy the summer. 🌞 #Graduation #Celebration #MA #EarlyYears #EarlyEducation

New guidance from the Department for Education supports early years providers, managers and childminders in implementing the EYFS safeguarding and welfare requirements. Read more - buff.ly/eBE9rZO #DfE #EarlyChildhood #Safeguarding #EYFS

Our most recent ongoing study in collaboration with @ucl.ac.uk: The Power of Loose Parts Play (POLPP) study: Exploring children’s experiences with loose parts play. Find out more: buff.ly/lV3mcVx #LoosePartsPlay #POLPP #EarlyEducationResearch

🚨 Closes July 31st🚨 We are delighted to be working with Oxford Brookes University to plan an Early Childhood cohort within their 2026/2027 EdD programme. We aim to integrate CREC's specialist expertise into both aspects of the programme starting in September 2026. buff.ly/SUcmGZL #EarlyEducation

Thank you for all of your MA applications so far. We are aware that summer is a busy time, so we have decided to extend the deadline for applications. If you'd like a 1:1 call with a course leader, you can book that and find out more information here: buff.ly/9F15BWn #CREC #MA #EarlyEducation

DfE figures warn that state-funded early education enrolment for children under five is set to fall by more than 10 per cent over the next five years. Read more - buff.ly/zDOWF7I #EYFS #EarlyEducation #EarlyYears

The new ministerial team at the Department for Education is taking shape following the appointment of education secretary Lucy Powell. buff.ly/Q6hXdPR #DfE #LucyPowell #Education #EarlyEducation #EarlyChildhood

FREE course from the Open University - Physical and mental health for young children - in which CREC's @helenlyndon.bsky.social is a contributor. buff.ly/K19jt1s #OpenUniversity #OU #FreeEducation #FreeCourse #EarlyChildhood #EarlyYears #EarlyEducation

New Edition of the EECERJ is out: European Early Childhood Education Research Journal, Volume 34, Issue 4 (2026). Editorial by @nathanarcher.bsky.social buff.ly/L6hWc1Y #EECERJ #NewEdition #EECERA #EECERA2026 #EarlyChildhood

CREC MA students Angharad and Kay (both now writing their dissertation) reflect on their journey so far and how the year shaped their thinking and helped them (re)discover new passions within the EY research and practice. Find out more: buff.ly/9F15BWn #MA #Education #EarlyEducation #EarlyYears

📌 8 days remaining to submit your application for the CREC MA in Education. ➡️ Full details and application link: buff.ly/QrLIQpJ #CRECMA #Postgraduate #EducationResearch #TeachingCareers #EarlyChildhood #LifelongLearning #EducationLeadership #ApplyToday

We are delighted to be working with Oxford Brookes University to plan an Early Childhood cohort within their 2026/2027 EdD programme. We aim to integrate CREC's specialist expertise into both aspects of the programme starting in September 2026. (Closes July 31st) buff.ly/SUcmGZL #EarlyEducation

Consultation opens on early years funding: The government has launched a consultation on changes to the early years entitlements funding system. Respond to the consultation by the 14th of September on the government website - buff.ly/9uEKDhX #EarlyYearsFunding #Consultation #EarlyEducation

⏳ 10 days to apply for the CREC MA in Education. Designed for educators and early years professionals who want to deepen their practice, this programme combines academic rigour with real-world impact. Applications close soon. ➡️ Apply now: buff.ly/QrLIQpJ #CRECMA #MAinEducation

The Competition and Markets Authority has launched a market study into early education and childcare in England.Respond to the CMA call for views by 26 July: buff.ly/tafrBV1 #EECC #EarlyEducationAndChildcareCoalition #CREC #EarlyChildhood #EarlyEducation

Are you an Early Education postgraduate professional? Do you want to rekindle your love of learning, develop your professional practice, and affect meaningful outcomes for young children? Closing date for the next cohort is 31/07/2026; book a call or find out more: buff.ly/QrLIQpJ #MA #Education

Thank you Jen for this testimonial about the peer support offered during the CREC MA. Jen is a second-year student with CREC. If you're interested in enrolling onto our MA course but would like to know more, you can book a chat with one of our course leaders. buff.ly/QrLIQpJ #MA #CREC #EYFS

CREC's Helen Lyndon, Chris Pascal, Debi Keyte-Hartland and Kate Comberti, discussing how in Year One of our MA Ed (Early Years) we ask the students to focus on their passions straight away. Applications for this course are open until July 31st - link to apply: buff.ly/QrLIQpJ #CREC #MA #Masters

Online launch of Birth to 5 Matters second edition: 7.00-8.00pm on Wednesday 15 July 2026 The Early Years Coalition invite you to join them for the launch of the second edition of Birth to 5 Matters, non-statutory guidance for the Early Years Foundation Stage. buff.ly/O17VOw0 #BirthToFive

The CREC MA combines online support sessions, tutorials, self-directed study, and 5 face-to-face days at our Birmingham base. The dates for the 2026-27 face-to-face sessions are now confirmed. Head to our website to view the dates and plan your year. buff.ly/ycmBR65 #CPD #EarlyEducation

"My completion of the MA Education has hugely impacted on my own practice, giving me more confidence and determination in delivering high quality early years education." Our MA is designed to fit your schedule while directly elevating your classroom leadership. buff.ly/QrLIQpJ #Postgraduate #MA

We are delighted to be working with Oxford Brookes University to plan an Early Childhood cohort within their 2026/2027 EdD programme. We aim to integrate CREC's specialist expertise into both aspects of the programme starting in September 2026. buff.ly/SUcmGZL #EarlyEducation #EarlyChildhood

The prioritisation survey for the Developing Child UK Priority Setting Partnership is still open! 📅Deadline: 21 July 2026 Tell us which research questions matter most to you for babies' & children's social & emotional wellbeing: 🔗https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NFXGPFS #EarlyYears #CYPMH

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🚀The Developing Child UK Priority Setting Partnership is launching its prioritisation survey. This is a very important opportunity to share your views on what matters most to babies' and children's wellbeing. 📅Deadline: 21 July 2026 Find out more & take part here: mhid.org.uk/survey-the-d...

Online launch of Birth to 5 Matters second edition7.00-8.00pm on Wednesday 15 July 2026 The Early Years Coalition invite you to join them for the launch of the second edition of Birth to 5 Matters, non-statutory guidance for the Early Years Foundation Stage. buff.ly/5vI8ouE #EarlyYears #BirthToFive

Investing in your professional development is a big decision, but support is available. Student finance is applicable for eligible students enrolling on the full MA Education (Early Years) programme. Visit the BCU Finance page to read more about funding options and how to apply. buff.ly/nblf1Pu

The Froebel Partnership are delighted to invite you to their experiential book launch, a unique event bringing practice led research to life. To help us with planning, please RSVP: buff.ly/6KSsBgE #FroebelPartnership #FroebelTrust #BookLaunch

Feedback on the recent research into the failing new Ofsted framework, which CREC co-compiled - read the article: buff.ly/fjXsbql #RequiresImprovement #Ofsted #EarlyEducation

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Join @nestauk.bsky.social online from 12:00-13:00 BST on Thursday, 16 July, for an interactive session exploring what new evidence is needed to better support children in the early years. Event - Thursday 16 July 12-1pm, online. Register here: buff.ly/Wi8AIeS #Nesta #EarlyYears #EYFS