Are We Aware of Babies’ Scientific and Mathematical Thinking? By Elizabeth Carruthers
Dr Elizabeth Carruthers is a researcher and author. Her main research interests are leadership,...
Read MoreWith 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.
Read MoreBristol 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.
Read MoreWe 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.
Read MoreDo 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.
Read MoreListen to Kerry Murphy, lecturer, author and guest trainer, introduce the Curiosity Circles and...
Read Moreby Tom Walbrin | Oct 10, 2023 | News, SPH Blog | 0 |
I wonder if you can remember your favourite story as a child? Even better, can you remember how it made you feel? Who was reading it with you? I loved stories. Reading them, writing them… they provided a creative outlet for my uncertain feelings and enormous imagination! Nowadays, I spend far less time reading stories than I’d like to. But I do notice that as adults, we never really stop telling ourselves stories…
Read MoreBeing 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.
Read MoreDownload our Poster of Upcoming Events It has taken us a little time to find our feet. Our Bristol...
Read MoreDr. Suzanne Zeedyk’s recent session for Bristol Early Years Teaching Hub was, at points, upsetting, unsettling and difficult to listen to, and it was some of the most important CPD I have attended.
Read MoreWe are delighted to announce that we have become an Early Years Stronger Practice Hub for the...
Read MoreWe are delighted to announce that we have become an Early Years Stronger Practice Hub for the...
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