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ECSDN Reflective Blog and Newsletter
Welcome to the reflective blog and Newsletter
The ECSDN reflective bog is a space for members and students to contribute to the discourse of young children, their care, learning and development. You will find our newsletter in the navigation menu below.


November 2025 - Issue 5
Newsletter Issue 5 - November 2025 Introduction Introduction Introduction The Research and Knowledge Exchange Strategy Group is pleased to invite you to attend our online conference. As previously announced in the last newsletter, we are now welcoming abstract submissions for our upcoming virtual event, taking place on 30 January 2026 . This conference brings together researchers, practitioners, and students to share their experiences as graduates, along with practice-based i
Matthew K, Northall
2 days ago6 min read
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October 2025 - Issue 4
Newsletter Issue 4 - October 2025 Introduction Celebrating Progress, Passion & Purpose in 21st Century Sustainability 🌱 A Year of Growth and Impact As the leaves turn and the air cools, the Sustainability Strategy Group is embracing new challenges and exciting opportunities. Angela and Kerrie are celebrating their first year as co-chairs, and it’s been a year filled with collaboration, creativity, and commitment to exploring what sustainability means in the 21st century. Our
Matthew K, Northall
Oct 274 min read
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October 2026 - Issue 3
Newsletter Issue 1 - September 2025 Introduction Welcome to this issue of the newsletter. As always there is much going on behind the scenes from the executive team – all in their own time which they give tirelessly in order to benefit the ECSDN and its members. HUGE thanks must go to them all as the ECSDN would not operate as it does without them. The ECSDN awards are still in the process of being organised and look to be a fantastic night and celebration of all things ECS –
Matthew K, Northall
Oct 135 min read
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September 2025 - Issue 1
Newsletter Issue 1 - September 2025 Dear Members, Â A warm welcome to the start of a new academic year. There are some exciting...
Matthew K, Northall
Sep 174 min read
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Issue 18: June 2025
Newsletter Issue 18 - June 2025 Welcome to this week’s newsletter.  You will see, once again, that significant work has been going on...
Matthew K, Northall
Jun 235 min read
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Issue 17: June 2025
Newsletter Issue 17 - June 2025 Dear all, Thank you to those who came along to the Professionalisation and Workforce (PAWs) drop at the...
Matthew K, Northall
Jun 235 min read
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Post 1 - The Graduands of Liverpool Hope University
Student’s perspectives on the value of the Early Childhood degree The Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) sector is essential for...
Matthew K, Northall
May 253 min read
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Issue 16: May 2025
Newsletter Issue 15 - May 2025 Dear all, Â We have been excited this week to begin focus group interviews for our ongoing advocacy...
Matthew K, Northall
May 253 min read
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Issue 15: May 2025
Newsletter Issue 15 - May 2025 Welcome to this edition of the newsletter – we hope that everyone had a nice Easter break. This newsletter...
Matthew K, Northall
May 411 min read
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November 2025 - Issue 5
Newsletter Issue 5 - November 2025 Introduction Introduction Introduction The Research and Knowledge Exchange Strategy Group is pleased to invite you to attend our online conference. As previously announced in the last newsletter, we are now welcoming abstract submissions for our upcoming virtual event, taking place on 30 January 2026 . This conference brings together researchers, practitioners, and students to share their experiences as graduates, along with practice-based i


October 2025 - Issue 4
Newsletter Issue 4 - October 2025 Introduction Celebrating Progress, Passion & Purpose in 21st Century Sustainability 🌱 A Year of Growth and Impact As the leaves turn and the air cools, the Sustainability Strategy Group is embracing new challenges and exciting opportunities. Angela and Kerrie are celebrating their first year as co-chairs, and it’s been a year filled with collaboration, creativity, and commitment to exploring what sustainability means in the 21st century. Our


October 2026 - Issue 3
Newsletter Issue 1 - September 2025 Introduction Welcome to this issue of the newsletter. As always there is much going on behind the scenes from the executive team – all in their own time which they give tirelessly in order to benefit the ECSDN and its members. HUGE thanks must go to them all as the ECSDN would not operate as it does without them. The ECSDN awards are still in the process of being organised and look to be a fantastic night and celebration of all things ECS –
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