Centre for Research in Early Childhood
@crecuk
Through our research, consultancy work, postgraduate degrees and training & development programmes, CREC has been working to improve Early Years provision for over 25 years.
Are you an Early Education postgraduate professional? Do you want to rekindle your love of learning, develop your professional practice, and affect meaningful outcomes for young children? Closing date for the next cohort is 31/07/2026; book a call or find out more: buff.ly/QrLIQpJ #MA #Education
Online launch of Birth to 5 Matters second edition: 7.00-8.00pm on Wednesday 15 July 2026 The Early Years Coalition invite you to join them for the launch of the second edition of Birth to 5 Matters, non-statutory guidance for the Early Years Foundation Stage. buff.ly/O17VOw0 #BirthToFive
The CREC MA combines online support sessions, tutorials, self-directed study, and 5 face-to-face days at our Birmingham base. The dates for the 2026-27 face-to-face sessions are now confirmed. Head to our website to view the dates and plan your year. buff.ly/ycmBR65 #CPD #EarlyEducation
"My completion of the MA Education has hugely impacted on my own practice, giving me more confidence and determination in delivering high quality early years education." Our MA is designed to fit your schedule while directly elevating your classroom leadership. buff.ly/QrLIQpJ #Postgraduate #MA
We are delighted to be working with Oxford Brookes University to plan an Early Childhood cohort within their 2026/2027 EdD programme. We aim to integrate CREC's specialist expertise into both aspects of the programme starting in September 2026. buff.ly/SUcmGZL #EarlyEducation #EarlyChildhood
Online launch of Birth to 5 Matters second edition7.00-8.00pm on Wednesday 15 July 2026 The Early Years Coalition invite you to join them for the launch of the second edition of Birth to 5 Matters, non-statutory guidance for the Early Years Foundation Stage. buff.ly/5vI8ouE #EarlyYears #BirthToFive
Investing in your professional development is a big decision, but support is available. Student finance is applicable for eligible students enrolling on the full MA Education (Early Years) programme. Visit the BCU Finance page to read more about funding options and how to apply. buff.ly/nblf1Pu
The Froebel Partnership are delighted to invite you to their experiential book launch, a unique event bringing practice led research to life. To help us with planning, please RSVP: buff.ly/6KSsBgE #FroebelPartnership #FroebelTrust #BookLaunch
Join @nestauk.bsky.social online from 12:00-13:00 BST on Thursday, 16 July, for an interactive session exploring what new evidence is needed to better support children in the early years. Event - Thursday 16 July 12-1pm, online. Register here: buff.ly/Wi8AIeS #Nesta #EarlyYears #EYFS
DfE announces £8 million of government funding to “give parents assurance that safeguarding across the system is upheld to the highest possible standards”. What do you think - necessary intervention, or an unwelcome pressure on an already pressured sector? #OFSTED buff.ly/gc3iAYl
Online Information Session 🧑💻 6th July 2026 at 6.30pm Meet the MA Programme Lead to discuss the programme structure, application process and your research ideas. Register your spot: buff.ly/cs3evIq #CPD #EarlyEducation #EarlyYears #EYFS #PostgraduateStudy #CREC
Online Information Session 6th July 2026 at 6.30pm "My completion of the MA Education has hugely impacted on my own practice, giving me more confidence and determination in delivering high quality early years education." (CREC Alumni) buff.ly/cs3evIq #CPD #EarlyEducation #EarlyYears #EYFS
The Froebel Partnership are delighted to invite you to their experiential book launch, a unique event bringing practice led research to life. To help us with planning, please RSVP: buff.ly/6KSsBgE #FroebelPartnership #FroebelTrust #BookLaunch
The revised Ofsted inspection framework has failed in its aim to improve the wellbeing of Heads and their staff, according to an independent survey of 100 schools to experience the new regime Read the full report - buff.ly/YP5cmoh #RequiresImprovement #Ofsted
The EEF is recruiting up to 10 early years practitioners to work across five local authorities - Brent, Central Bedfordshire, East Sussex, Redcar and Cleveland, and Wolverhampton — to strengthen how EYPP funding is deployed. Read more: buff.ly/8nWnH5V #EYPP #PupilPremium #EarlyEducation #EarlyYears
Your June Newsletter from CREC. Pour yourself a cold drink, find some shade, and relax while you read about all of our latest news, events and research. 😎 buff.ly/G1uffiv #EarlyChildhood #CREC #EarlyEducation #Ofsted #RequiresImprovement #BSIL #SBN #EYFS #BirthTo5Matters #MA
"Being in the program has allowed me to find that community of ‘questioners’ and ‘ponderers’ and that has been so beneficial for me personally, but also professionally." Angela Korner-Grafmiller, CREC MA Book a chat with the programme lead: buff.ly/sQNbGlm #CPD #MA #EarlyEducation #EYFS #CREC
The deadline to secure your place on our Birmingham-based Early Years teaching route is fast approaching. 🚨 Application Deadline: 30th June. Places are filling up, so don't leave it to the last minute. 👉 Head to the link to secure your place buff.ly/4p3U58N #EarlyYears #EarlyYearsTeaching #NewJob
Great to see this moving forward - proposals to introduce a Babies Bill for the first 1001 Days: buff.ly/OHNvanV #First1001Days #BabiesBill #ParentInfantRelationships
Traveller families nationwide are discovering that early years education helps their children grow in confidence, form lasting friendships and gain skills for life — all while respecting their identity, roots and cultural heritage. buff.ly/QSD8Keg #EarlyEducation #TravellerFamilies
Ready to take the next step in your career? Applications are open for the October 2026 intake of our MA Education (Early Years). buff.ly/H4ktLuO #CPD #EarlyEducation #EarlyYears #EYFS #PostgraduateStudy #CREC
Today is National Thank a Teacher Day. To all the teachers we know: thank you for your dedication to young children - helping them learn, grow, and thrive every day. We also appreciate those who mentor our SCITT students and lead our courses. You're deeply appreciated! #ThankATeacher #CREC #EYFS
The final Learning Circle of the year is Thurs 25 June, 4pm, at Tony's house in Worcestershire. Attendees should bring something they've read for discussion and a small contribution to the buffet. If you plan to join us, confirm via enquiries@crec.co.uk to receive travel/parking directions. #CREC
Help shape the future of Early Years provision in schools when you register to take part in research by @aaronearlyyears.bsky.social and Nottingham Trent University, in partnership with TACTYC. If you're interested, please email Aaron: 📩 aaron.bradbury@ntu.ac.uk #ResearchCall #EarlyYearsResearch
If you’ve been looking for a career that offers true purpose, this is it. CREC and Teach First are looking for passionate individuals in the Birmingham area to join our specialist Early Years SCITT programme. 👉 Learn more and apply: buff.ly/4p3U58N #SCITT #EarlyYearsTeaching #EarlyYearsTeacher
You have until next Friday (26th June) to apply to be part of the 26/27 cohort on the Certificate for Music Educators: Early Childhood course/ For more details on how to apply visit. buff.ly/mlPFfjz #EarlyEducation #MusicEducation #MusicCourse #CME #EarlyYearsMusic
Study finds disparity between the way early childhood educators speak to young children depending on their gender: buff.ly/lB285ZS #Gender #EarlyEducation #EarlyChildhood