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Impact of the Early Years Professional Development Programme highlighted in new case study video
We’re delighted to share a new and inspiring testimonial video from Goddard Park Daycare Centre, showcasing the transformative impact of the Early Years Professional Development Programme (EYPDP). Delivered on behalf of the Department for Education, the EYPDP empowers early years practitioners by providing high-quality training across the core areas of Communication and Language, Early Mathematics,…
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Insights from the 2024 Bright Start International Conference
The 2024 Bright Start International Conference, held at the end of November brought together a vibrant community of early childhood professionals and researchers from 43 countries. Hosted by the Bright Start Foundation, this annual event serves as a leading platform for fostering international dialogue and advancing best practice in early childhood care and education. Representing…
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EYPDP Learning Manager joins DfE’s regional Curriculum and Assessment Review
Last month, the Early Years Professional Development Programme’s (EYPDP) Learning Manager, Laura Fox, attended the Department for Education’s (DfE) Curriculum and Assessment Review, joining over 100 education stakeholders from across the East Midlands region. The event gathered representatives from education charities, training providers, exam boards and local schools and trusts to discuss the future of…
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EYPDP team contributes key insights to The Play Commission’s report on children’s wellbeing
The Early Years Professional Development Programme (EYPDP) team has proudly contributed important insights to The Play Commission’s forthcoming report on children’s wellbeing. Authored by Catherine Lenahan, Local Authority Support Manager at EDT, with valuable input from Marc Frost, Anneka Russell, and Catherine Kickham, the submission highlights the pivotal role of play in supporting children’s social,…
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EYPDP’s Senior Quality and Learning Manager and Learning Manager, visit Childcare and Education Expo and share key takeaways from an ‘inspiring day.’
Last month, EYPDP’s Senior Quality and Learning Manager, Steph Lawrence and Learning Manager Laura Fox were delighted to visit the Childcare and Education Expo in the Midlands, saying the event ‘provided a valuable platform for early years professionals to address key challenges and explore solutions within the sector.’ Steph shared that the event’s Share and…
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Early Years Education Specialist Jan Dubiel interviews practitioners on the impact the EYPDP has had in their setting
Early Years Education Specialist Jan Dubiel recently led a round-table with two practitioners who have completed the Early Years Professional Development Programme (EYPDP), showcasing the significant impact the programme is having on both early years practitioners and the children they support. He began by highlighting the transformative nature of the EYPDP, saying, “It is…
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Early childhood education gets a boost as 10,000 practitioners register for EDT’s Early Years Professional Development Programme
The Early Years Professional Development Programme (EYPDP) forms part of the UK government’s early years education recovery package to support the sector post-pandemic. We are proud to share that, since the launch of the third phase of EYPDP in February 2023, an impressive 10,000 early years practitioners across four cohorts have registered for access to…
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Jan Dubiel on why high-quality CPD is an important part of elevating the profile of the Early Years profession
It is well established that continuous professional development is a key component in developing and improving professional practice. But what makes CPD effective? And why is it important in Early Years? Jan Dubiel is an esteemed figure in the realm of Early Childhood Education, celebrated both nationally and internationally for his expertise in the field.…
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Providers of the EYPDP, Education Development Trust (EDT) join conversation on the next steps for childcare and early years provision in England, at the Westminster Education Forum
On the 16th of July 2024, Westminster Education Forum hosted a conference entitled ‘Next Steps for Childcare and Early Years Provision in England’ and provided an opportunity for delegates to hear from a variety of speakers, including EDT’s Education Director Tony McAleavy. As part of his closing keynote speech, Tony spoke about the importance of…
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LISTEN: How to improve early years education for all with Gill Jones MBE, Jan Dubiel, and Lyn Challender
Education Development Trust (EDT) recently welcomed Busy Bees Nurseries’ Gill Jones MBE, early childhood education specialist and consultant Jan Dubiel, and Early Years Professional Development Programme (EYPDP) Director Lyn Challender, for the latest episode of our Brighter Futures podcast, focusing on how to improve early years education for all. A child’s early years are arguably…