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Newsletter Issue 10 - April 2026 Introduction Introduction Introduction Welcome to this issue of the newsletter – the first of the Spring term, after the Easter break. We hope that you managed to get some time for rest and relaxation and are feeling suitably refreshed. Just before the break we were very fortunate to hold our in-person AGM, which was hosted at UCB (huge thanks must go to Emma Davis and the team for looking after us!). The AGM is a fabulous opportunity to come
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
Newsletter Issue 8 - March 2026 Introduction Introduction Introduction Welcome to this week’s ECSDN newsletter. The Early Childhood Studies Degrees Network exists to champion the value of early childhood studies as a discipline, to support those teaching and researching within our universities, and to ensure that the voices of our students, graduates and academics continue to shape the future of the sector. Through collaboration, research and dialogue we strengthen the role o
