Teachers call to scrap tests of 4-5 year olds in England
Teachers unanimously agree that tests of English and Maths skills of the youngest school children…
16 February 2023
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A new chapter for the early years profession with graduate competencies book
The needs of young children and their families are being further supported thanks to the…
21 December 2022
In the news: 17-23 June 2022
A round up of mentions of our students, staff, and the University in the media…
23 June 2022
Blog: The importance of infant mental health
This week marks Infant Mental Health Awareness and Senior Lecturer in Social Welfare Robin Sturman-Coombs…
15 June 2022
UON lecturer appointed Co-Chair of national early childhood network
Ensuring the status of early years practitioners is further developed and promoted is the mission…
5 April 2022
The bear necessities. Children learn outside at Waterside
The pitter-patter of happy feet was heard on campus this week when local school children…
3 March 2022
‘Walking on to campus’. Using poetry to explore being a new student
Students new to university have explored this life changing experience by writing poetry, aligning themselves…
25 February 2022
Dr Eunice Lumsden’s work recognised at ‘Women of the Year’ event
A University academic’s work and achievements in early years were recognised this week at a…
12 October 2021
Blog: An Early Years reading of International Literacy Day
The pandemic has disrupted the learning of many children and young people and highlighted the…
8 September 2021
In the news: 27 August-2 September 2021
This week the University held its first in-person Graduation ceremonies since February 2020. BBC Radio…
2 September 2021