For all those planning or considering submitting an abstract for the 2022 EECERA Conference in Glasgow, we strongly recommend you read our new guide on How to Write an Effective and Successful Conference Abstract. It’s important to remember that your proposal submission – your abstract – is more than just a means by which to…
June O’Sullivan, CEO of the London Early Years Foundation, shares her thoughts on why it’s so important for early years practitioners to engage with research and share their practice on the international stage. *The following guest post represents the author’s personal view and does not necessarily represent the view of EECERA as a whole. Any…
Emma Cooke, PhD (Sociology) Candidate at the University of Queensland, Australia, and intern at the Centre for Research in Early Childhood, UK, recounts her experience attending the 2019 EECERA conference. *The following guest post represents the author’s personal view and does not necessarily represent the view of EECERA as a whole. Any issues or questions…
In this blog post, Hazel Whitters reflects upon the practitioner-child relationship within the context of early intervention. *The following guest post represents the author’s personal view and does not necessarily represent the view of EECERA as a whole. Any issues or questions arising from the content of this post should, therefore, be directed to the…
As many of our colleagues and members return to work or university this week after the Christmas break, EECERA President, Dr Chris Pascal OBE, shares her New Year’s message for the EECERA scientific community. Dear Friends and Colleagues, As the New Year begins I am writing as President of EECERA and on behalf of the…
Matthew Courtney, teacher and blogger, explores the importance of diverse literature in the early years classroom. *The following guest post represents the author’s personal view and does not necessarily represent the view of EECERA as a whole. Any issues or questions arising from the content of this post should, therefore, be directed to the author…
The first EECERA Holistic Well-being SIG Conference was held at the end of June and we are pleased to report that it was a roaring success! The Holistic Well-being EECERA SIG, in collaboration with the Department of Early Childhood at Liverpool Hope University, held its inaugural Conference in Liverpool on 28th-30th June. The Conference was…
As part of our annual conference, we like to highlight the importance and demand for new and innovative research in the early years by giving recognition to researchers whose contributions make an impact, not only in terms of readership, but also originality and transferability. This year we offered awards in three categories: EECERA Student Research…
