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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.
The Department for Education (DfE) Release New Early Years Teacher Degree Apprenticeship Guidance
Today the DfE has published the training provider guidance for the new Early Years Teacher Degree Apprenticeships (EYTDA), marking a...
ECSDN
Mar 24, 20252 min read
Welcome to our level 4 and 5 members
I was fortunate enough to attend the ECSDN AGM on Friday, 21st March, and I found myself nodding as Dr. Mary Moloney spoke passionately...
Deborah Nye
Mar 24, 20252 min read
The Future of Nursery Provision by Dr Jackie Musgrave
We live in a fast-changing world, when I spoke at the All Party Parliamentary Group for a Fit and Healthy Childhood only 5 weeks ago,...
Dr Jackie Musgrave
Dec 16, 20246 min read
Student’s perspectives on the new Early Years Foundation Stage (2021) and the Birth to Five Matters (2021) documentation
It has been an interesting time in the early years sector, particularly in the past couple of years as the government have created a new...
Emma Twigg and Nyree Nicholson
Dec 16, 20244 min read
The Power of Early Childhood Settings in Supporting the Developing Professional
Introduction “Completing the competencies has allowed me to reflect on my values as a practitioner and think about how this will...
Selena Hall, Helen Lloyd and Dr Faye Stanley
Dec 13, 20245 min read
February 2025 - Issue 7
Newsletter Issue 7 - February 2026 Introduction Introduction Introduction Well – we have so much to report on. What a busy time we have been having! As you will probably be aware 2026 kicked off with a fabulous ECSDN awards ceremony – the first time we have held such an event and what a success it was! We could not have wished for a better event to celebrate our wonderful graduates. More details of the evening can be found in the body of the newsletter below. Also we have hel
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
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