Matthew K, Northall

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 of early childhood...

In September 2024 the RSA  (Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce)  announce the start of its landmark  Playful Green Planet programme  which is guided by the principles: For all children:  accessible to every single child under 11 and to the early years, community and school settings that support them. Co-creation in place:  led by local people and co-created with the strengths and needs of the community, educators and children at the heart. Triple benefits:...

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 held our annual...