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ECSDN Reflective Blog and Newsletter
Welcome to the reflective blog and Newsletter
The ECSDN reflective blog 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 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 influence my future practice.” Kaitlin Toland – ECGPC Graduate 2023 - Inspiring and aspiring the future early years workforce involves having a unique set of characteristics and dispositions which incorporates promoting best practice. Through shared principles and values, we are able to celebrate and acknowledge the valuable role of the student and
Dr Faye Stanley
Apr 145 min read
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
September 2026 - Issue 16
Issue 16 - Friday 09 October 2026 Welcome Dear ECSDN Members and Colleagues, Welcome to the latest issue of our network newsletter! As an Executive member and lead practitioner on the Community of Practice Group, I am delighted to kick things off and guide you through a packed and inspiring edition. This issue is full of fantastic updates, starting with a crucial reminder that nominations are now officially open for the 2027 ECSDN Awards. This is your golden opportunity to ch
September 2026 - Issue 15
Issue 15 - Friday 25 September 2026 Introduction Welcome from co-chairs Another week, another newsletter! There is quite a lot going on at the moment so another newsletter is finding its’ way to your email inbox. Hope that the start of the term is going well for everyone. The main news this week is surrounding the ECSDN awards – there is a big drum roll moment this week regarding our special guest master of ceremonies. It is very exciting! What we need now though is for
September 2026 - Issue 14
Issue 14 - September 2026 Introduction Welcome from co-chairs Welcome to the first newsletter for the new academic year. We hope that you had a wonderful summer and are feeling suitable recharged for the year ahead. We are aware that the academic year in front of us is likely to be challenging and this is where the network can be of great support and is something positive in an ever increasingly complex landscape. We have various events planned for this year; events to cel
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