Nursery by Design – A Book Born from Small Steps
The idea for this book began many years ago with my own daughter. Like many young children, she found saying goodbye in the morning difficult. She wanted one last wave…
December 2nd 2019
Continuing with the Christmas Advent tradition, on day two of Christmas Advent 2019 let’s reflect on funding for quality childcare provision…
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If nurseries are central to society, we cannot continue to have reports telling us that we do not invest enough in those staff who care for our youngest citizens. We need to wake up to our responsibility to children and the impact Early Years has on their future. It starts with investment and a national conversation about what we understand by nursery education.

The idea for this book began many years ago with my own daughter. Like many young children, she found saying goodbye in the morning difficult. She wanted one last wave…
How Nursery Design Shapes Child Development, Wellbeing and Social Justice We spend a great deal of time talking about pedagogy, curriculum, leadership and workforce in the Early Years. Yet…
AI is divisive. It promises speed, efficiency and easier communication. At the same time, it risks deepening inequality, concentrating power and reinforcing bias. Both realities exist. Pretending otherwise…