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More people are surviving cancer than ever before. But if you’re diagnosed with one of the deadliest blood cancers, your chances are just 1 in 3.

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We brought people affected by the deadliest blood cancers together to share why our new appeal, Trial Treat Beat, matters to them ❤️ ‼️ For too long, people with some of the deadliest blood cancers have been left behind by progress. We want to change that.

Join Carole and leading Froebelians Dr Stella Louis and Rachna Joshi for episode 23 of the Froebel Trust podcast, Equality, equity, diversity and inclusion in early years settings, which celebrates the launch of the book, Froebel and Social Justice, written by Rachna. 🎙️ #FroebelianPedagogy

Discover our Nature Engagement Research at a glance with the new Research Insights Cards! 🌿 Flip the interactive cards to explore key findings from funded projects and uncover the positive impact of nature engagement on children, educators, and the environment. 🌱

Optimistic October - Day 25: You can’t do everything! What are your three priorities right now? actionforhappiness.org/optimistic-o... #OptimisticOctober

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Last year, Froebelian trained educator, Ann Jones created a podcast exploring Froebelian pedagogy and challenging discriminatory practice while studying the MSC Early Childhood Practice and Froebel Course at the University of Edinburgh. 🎙️ #EDIPodcast #EarlyYearsPodcast #EarlyYearsLearning

New Research Insight out now! 🚨 Explore our new Engaging with Nature Research Insight resources, bringing together evidence from Froebel Trust funded projects on the impact of nature engagement for children, educators, settings and communities. 🌿

Even though some of the measures announced by the Government this week are welcome for children and families, Budget 2027 failed to recognise the crucial role of the workforce in delivering high-quality Early Years and School Age Care. These are some of the announcements made on Tuesday:

🌟 Discover the new East Kent & Medway Froebel Network! 🌟 Join fellow educators for an evening of professional learning with Froebel Trust Travelling Tutor and Manager of Tiddlers Wraparound, Beverley Dickinson, as she takes you on an exploration of Froebel's Occupations. 🌱

Yesterday the Government announced a short sighted and disapointing Budget for Early Years and School Age Care. The promised fee reductions will lead to an increase in demand that providers will not be able to meet because workforce pay and conditions have been ignored. 🗞️ buff.ly/1tj93Ah

To mark the release of Froebel and Social Justice, author Rachna Joshi, shares how Froebelian principles influence and shape her practice and inspired her new book. 💚 #FroebelTrust #FroebelandSocialJustice #AuthorBlog #SocialJustice #EarlyYearsDevelopment

The Moray House School of Education MSc Froebel students create Froebelian gardens out of clay…excellent links to the reading for this week ♥️

𝐍𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐬 𝐚𝐧 𝐮𝐧𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲-𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦, far beyond their formal role offering early education and care. This new report details the additional services and family support offered in ECEC settings. www.researchgate.net/publication/...

(PDF) Nurseries...a new frontier of the welfare state?

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🔎 Resource spotlight: Risk and challenge in babies’ and toddlers’ play. 🌿 Explore how play that involves risk and challenges allows even the youngest children to experiment with problem-solving, discover their individuality and understand themselves in relation to the world. 🌍

🌟 See Froebel in action! 🌟 EYFS practitioners – explore Froebel-inspired practice at Guildford Nursery School 📍 York Road: Wed 30 Sept, 9:30-11am 📍 Hazel Avenue: Wed 11 Nov, 9:30-11am ✨ Guided tours | Staff Q&A | Refreshments 💷 £25 + booking fee | Limited places 🎟️ Book here: buff.ly/vT2nreO

It’s #NationalFitnessDay and to celebrate, we’re sharing how Froebelian principles support physical development in early years learning. 🤸 Did you know that the foundations of lifelong fitness are established in early childhood?

The call for papers for our 17th annual BECERA Conference is now open. We are calling early years practitioners, researchers and students to submit their proposals and present their research at our Birmingham event on 16th February 2027. More information: buff.ly/lslzwyo #BECERA #BECERA2027 #CREC

"This curriculum is for the modern age." New film alert! 🚨 Froebelian Practice Across Primary School. 🌿 Join us as we visit The Federation of Blenheim Road and Coed Eva Primary Schools! #Froebel #FroebelTrust #FroebelianFilm #PrimarySchool #EarlyEducation #FroebelianOccupations

The Dáil returns today and we are urging the government to raise terms and conditions for staff and to demonstrate that the Early Years workforce is valued and respected. Read our submission here: buff.ly/rFoTo5o #EndTheExodus #Budget2027

The countdown is on for the conference Gifts for our Future 15: Two Hundred Years of Froebel’s Writing. ✨ During a 1-hour workshop, Judith Thomas and Megan Porter will explain the importance for young children of outdoor learning through nature and sustainable practices. 🌿

We need a new approach to early years education to unlock children’s creativity, independence and self confidence @lucympowell.bsky.social -this is a major component in preventing later low achievement and poor mental health @aaronearlyyears.bsky.social

Curriculum pressure a key barrier to practitioners’ play work, research warns - Nursery World

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Experience Froebel’s principles in action at Guildford Nursery School! 🌿 Take a tour of the Froebel-inspired setting and see Froebelian practice first-hand at either of their two sites. Educators have the opportunity to tour the site, talk with staff and attend a Q&A session.

Your chance to join free Work Discussion groups, facilitated by Roehampton University’s Peter Elfer and Ruth Seglow, Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist. 🙌 This November and December, early years educators are invited to join three free Work Discussion groups.

We're delighted to announce a new series of free books for educators, in partnership with Bloomsbury Academic. Froebel in Practice is a series of short and accessible guides which explore a Froebelian approach in Early Childhood Education and Care. 🌿

A wonderful trip to Madeira to launch Being and Becoming a Froebelian Community of Evidenced Practice 🌿📚 Inspired by the Froebel Partnership's collaborative research, the book presents an innovative approach to ethical teacher professional development. Use ADC26 for 30% off: buff.ly/k9AN6FD

Explore a Froebelian approach to being outdoors with babies with Dr Nicola Kemp, Dr Jo Josephidou & Polly Bolshaw at the conference Gifts for our Future 15: Two Hundred Years of Froebel’s Writing. 👶 On 3 October, we’re heading to the John McIntyre Centre in Edinburgh for a one-day conference. 🙌

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