September Newsletter
CREC - Centre for Research in Early Childhood
Working towards improving early years provision.
Final call for applications for the MA in Education with Early Years Focus
Our part time MA programme, accredited by Birmingham City University, is designed specifically for practitioners working in the early years sector and can be studied alongside and in support of your day-to-day role. The course draws upon CREC's research expertise and enables students to work within a community of practice. “I learnt so much during my time at CREC that has informed both my everyday practice and my broader approach to childhood. I also valued having a peer group and wonderful tutors to support me throughout ". (MA 2023-24)
First taught sessions of this academic year starting in the next two weeks.
SCITT 2024-2025
It has been a busy start to the academic year for our SCITT trainees and mentors. The trainees have now completed the second week of their intensive training and practice which has covered planning, assessment, PSED and many more. We have been grateful to two of our partnership schools who have hosted our observations and deliberate practice sessions.
If you are considering a career in teaching and would like to find out more about our SCITT programme, join our online information session on Tuesday 8th October 4pm-5pm.
BECERA 2025 | Birmingham | 17 Feb
Call for papers is now open
We are delighted to invite early years practitioners, researchers, academics and students to submit their research proposals for presentation at the 15th annual BECERA Conference. All submitted abstracts are reviewed by our scientific committee which not only screens for the quality of your research but also provides helpful notes to improve abstract writing. Presenting your research is an opportunity for a critical peer review; it is a great way to get necessary feedback to improve, develop or validate your piece of work. The deadline for proposal submission is Friday 13th December 2024. Accepted proposals will be clustered into symposia and delivered during our face-to-face conference in Birmingham on 17th February. This year's call for papers provides an opportunity to submit your proposal for presentation as either a poster or an oral presentation. You will be able to choose your preferred format by completing the abstract submission form. Please note: Abstract submission, or confirmation of your abstract being accepted does not automatically guarantee you a place at the conference, for which you will need to purchase a conference ticket.
EECERA
Thank you to everyone who attended EECERA 32nd annual conference in Brighton between 3rd - 6th September. It was great to see so many people from around the world come together, meet for the first time or reunite, to share and discuss the latest research in ECEC.Conference Programme and Abstract BooksIf you wish to refer to the conference programme or abstracts of presentations that were delivered at the conference, they can be accessed on the EECERA Association website here. Links to keynote presentations recording will be available via the above link in the coming days.
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EECERA 2025 - Save the date
Our next annual conference, will be held in beautiful Bratislava, Slovakia, between 25th and 28th August 2025. EECERA 2025 is hosted by the the Faculty of Education, Comenius University and organised in conjunction with CREC.The call for papers will open in November.Find out more about the 2025 conference on the dedicated conference website.
Developing a partnership with UIN Surakarta, Indonesia
CREC hosted a return visit from Irfan Syaifuddin from Universitas Islam Negeri Raden Mas Said Surakarta (UIN Surakarta) Indonesia. Last year, along with colleagues from University of Wolverhampton, Chris & Tony visited Surakarta as part of transnational research project on early years inclusion. During this visit CREC are pleased to have signed a Memorandum of Understanding with UIN Surakarta to explore future research opportunities, and to support Irfan’s latest research by connecting him with several Birmingham Nursery schools to learn more about how they use their outdoor environments effectively.
Thank you to Lillian de Lissa Nursery School, Highfield Nursery School and Shenley Fields Nursery School (all part of Birmingham Federation of Maintained Nursery Schools) for hosting visits and participating in this research.
Joyce Morris Early Years Literacies Forum
UEA is delighted to welcome Sonia Livingstone to bring her insight to the question
Can young children benefit from using digital technology or is it time for a ban?
Wednesday 13 November 2024 In person at UEA, 6-8pm - An evening of discussion for all those working or interested in early years development.
Educators as Researchers for Educational Change
ECHO and Early Education are delighted to host their second researchful practice morning with keynote speaker Professor Chris Pascal. The event will take place at Bristol University on 5th October, 10:30 - 12:30.
Chris will evidence the importance of systematic and rigorous setting-based research on the quality of provision for our youngest children, recognising the value of real world, qualitative methodologies.
She will share examples of excellence in practice to show how informed practitioners can develop the pedagogical processes that enable young children to thrive, and flourish with ever greater fulfilment and well-being in their early years settings.
The CREC Summer Sunflower competition winners
Growing sunflowers had proven more challenging than anticipated. But despite little prior experience (for some), slugs, bugs and deer problems (for others) we all managed to submit an entry. The winner in each category was announced over a team meal in Brighton (EECERA 2024) and we celebrated with certificates and rosette ribbon badges, courtesy of our fabulous judges who we would like to thank for their freely given time, expertise and professionalism.
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