Getting Away to Learn: Why Conferences Still Matter
I have always liked a good conference. Not necessarily because I want to sit in a chair all day being talked at. In fact, that is probably my definition of…
LEYF CEO Blog and Podcast by Dr June O’Sullivan OBE
Read the latest news and updates from our CEO and the wider LEYF team.
From Awareness to Action: Building Sustainability-Informed Educators
One of the great pleasures of our Action for Sustainability Community of Practice is that it brings together educators, researchers and leaders from across the world who are asking…
The Marmalade Festival 2026 – The Right Ingredients for Social Justice in Early Years
Arriving in Oxford on an early train from Paddington to be a panellist at the Marmalade Fringe, I couldn’t help wondering whether Paddington Bear had played some small…
Is it Safe for Children to Use the Internet?
Is giving a young child unrestricted access to digital technology like handing them a vape? In our latest podcast, I sat down with digital safety expert Katy…
Book Review: Observation Assessment Made Simple by Clare Devlin
Early Years Observation and Assessment: Why It Still Matters It was timely when Clare Devlin asked whether I would review her new book, Observation Assessment Made Simple. I…
The Great Easter Egg Sugar Rush
Easter is approaching and soon the whole country will be joining in a massive Easter Egg hunt. Not the spiritual kind, nor the nostalgic kind, but a fully…
AI, Care and the Curriculum: Where Should We Draw the Line?
I was delighted to sit on a panel at the Childcare Expo to discuss artificial intelligence (AI), a subject that has been gathering momentum across the media, not least…
In Conversation with Susan Santone: Why Social Justice Belongs in the Nursery
Why listen to this podcast? Understand why social justice begins in the nursery, not later in life Reflect on how fairness, empathy and belonging are…
AI, Care and Social Justice: Why the Early Years Must Shape the Debate
Why read this article? Understand why artificial intelligence is becoming an important issue for the Early Years sector Reflect on the relationship between AI, care and…
Marching Together: Women, Voice and the Future We Build
March arrived quietly, catching our attention as daffodils greet us along familiar paths with a golden glint of energy. It is the month that holds International Women’s Day and Mother’s…
AI, Screen Time and Young Children in Early Development
Why read this Practical insight for parents worried about screen time and early development Explains how AI and the digital environment shape childhood, not just device…
Children’s Rights in Early Years: Lessons We Can’t Ignore
Why listen to this episode? Understand why children’s voices are a right, not a reward Learn how the Lundy Model supports meaningful child…
From Supply Chains to Sandpits: Why ESG in Early Years Matters
Context: Why ESG Is Rising Up the Agenda I joined an audience of charities and investors at the ESG Imperative Conference, organised by…
The Friendship Quilt: Sewn with Stories, Kindness and Belonging
The year 2023 marked our 120th anniversary, celebrating a long and fascinating history that began in 1903 when a group of doctors and almoners came together to tackle poverty in…