The “Curiosity Circle with Kerry Murphy: Divergent Pathways of Development” was an enlightening event that took place on December 7, 2023. Guest trainer Kerry Murphy explored the unique developmental trajectories of neurodivergent individuals, challenging biases and promoting positive practices within the educational community.
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On November 8, 2023, the Bristol Early Years Teaching Hub hosted an enlightening webinar titled “Collaborative Support for Neurodivergent and Disabled Children”. Led by guest trainer Kerry Murphy, the session emphasized cultural competence, personalized support, and the value of parents’ insights. The recorded on-demand playback video is available for practitioners seeking stronger practice in early years education.
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The Curiosity Circle webinar, led by Kerry Murphy on October 10, 2023, provided an insightful exploration into combating ableism in early education. Attendees engaged with case studies and discussions to understand ableism’s impact on neurodivergent and disabled children. The session, now available for replay, offers strategies for educators to foster Neurodiversity Affirming Zones of Practice, ensuring inclusive and supportive learning environments.
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Dr Elizabeth Carruthers is a researcher and author. Her main research interests are leadership,...
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With over 25 years of experience in early education, Ali Carrington delves into the critical role of communication and language in fostering a lifelong love for learning through play. The blog post highlights the importance of creating engaging and supportive environments that cater to children’s developmental needs, emphasising evidence-based approaches like storytelling, sound-letter mapping, and interactive reading to unlock the ‘magic code’ of literacy. Ali’s insights offer educators valuable strategies to inspire and motivate young learners on their path to becoming proficient readers and writers.
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Bristol Early Years and Bristol Early Years Teaching Hub are very excited to launch the much anticipated PSED audit tool, Eight to Relate. We hope that Early Years managers, leaders and practitioners in Bristol will join us for an evening at Engineers House.
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We can’t quite believe that we have been a Stronger Practice Hub for just over one year now! Recently we have been reflecting on our journey and achievements and we’d like to share with you a few highlights and tell you about what’s coming up in the new year.
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Do you want to learn how to create a culture of inquiry in your early years setting? Do you want to explore the power of practitioner research and evidence-informed practice? Do you want to hear from an expert in the field of inclusive early childhood education? In this blog post, Jacqui Lewis shares her insights and experiences on these topics.
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Listen to Kerry Murphy, lecturer, author and guest trainer, introduce the Curiosity Circles and...
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Replay our recent and popular Babies’ Rights live event. What do we mean by babies’ rights? Why is it so important to consider babies’ rights in COVID recovery? Learn more about the Baby Room project, how this triggered a wealth of work in Bristol about Babies’ Rights, and how you can embed the guidance and make a difference in your setting.
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In this special webinar, which you can watch back, Kerry helps us to explore the power of neurodiversity-affirming practice, shifting from a deficit-based approach to one that embraces the strengths and unique abilities of every child and in doing so creates a more inclusive and empowering environment that fosters positive self-identity.
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Being a leader of an early years setting at the moment is not an easy job. Staff retention and recruitment is challenging not to mention making funding and fees stretch to cover costs. Add in ‘covid’ children, cuts in support services that may have supported us in the past and we are in the middle of a perfect storm.
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