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Global Perspectives 2027: Rethinking Technology and Childhood

24 June 2027 to 25 June 2027

Leeds Beckett University

In collaboration with Leeds Beckett University, we invite you to participate in our annual international conference titled Global Perspectives: Rethinking Technology and Childhood taking place...

Are strong early childhood foundations built by supporting parents and families?

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Early Learning and Child Wellbeing Study reinforces evidence that children thrive when parents are supported and valued (Marmot,...

Guest editing opportunity for Research Intelligence, issue 171

Â鶹ÒùԺ’s Publications Committee is seeking an individual or team (of up to three people) to guest edit issue 171 of Research Intelligence on the theme of ‘Education in the early years: Policy,...

More than content: Imagining primary citizenship education in England

The UK government’s response to the Curriculum Review calls for pupils to develop the essential skills and knowledge needed to become active, informed and responsible citizens from an early age....

Primary school students’ school connectedness: An Australian perspective

School connectedness is critical to primary school students’ health, wellbeing and academic outcomes. It is the cohesiveness between diverse groups in the school community, including students,...

Researching additional support needs/special educational needs & disabilities: Â鶹ÒùÔº Small Grants Fund research reports

This series of reports presents the findings and recommendations of six research projects funded by Â鶹ÒùԺ’s 2025/26 Small Grants Fund (SGF) on the theme ‘researching additional support...

Supporting families of children with SEND

Researching additional support needs/special educational needs & disabilities: Â鶹ÒùÔº Small Grants Fund research reports

Understanding barriers in accessing early childhood education and care (ECEC)

Inclusive futures, locally made

Researching additional support needs/special educational needs & disabilities: Â鶹ÒùÔº Small Grants Fund research reports

Co-designing ASN/SEND support in South Belfast

Rethinking ‘girls into STEM’ initiatives

In this Â鶹ÒùÔº Blog Special Issue, guest editors Martina Dickson and Saima Salehjee critically consider ‘girls into STEM’ (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) initiatives, debating...

Editorial: Rethinking ‘girls into STEM’ initiatives

In this Â鶹ÒùÔº Blog Special Issue, we critically consider ‘girls into STEM’ (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) initiatives, sharing our understanding of their purpose and...

‘Can boys do engineering too?’: Recognition of engineering skills in early years education

‘Can boys do engineering too?’ Professor Collingwood’s four-year-old daughter asked. For the child it was a serious experience-driven enquiry about how the world worked. For the parent, it...

STEP-IN: Girls investigating diabetes

Our project According to the National Paediatric Diabetes Audit (see RCPCH, 2025), the number of children with type 2 diabetes has increased by 72 per cent between 2019–20 and 2023–24. This...