Cathy Early Years
@cathygunning.bsky.social
I coach, train, support teachers & leaders. My passions include early childhood edu, inclusivity, equity, relational attuned pedagogy. I invite you to rethink, reimagine, create possibility, seek joy & hope 💡Let’s talk! https://linktr.ee/CathyEarlyYears
Sums up my edu year 24🎉:
*cultivating cultures where others can flourish without fear*
#EYFS #ECEC #flourish #thinkingenvironment
Special appreciation to everyone who’s given their best for the best for children everywhere.
Signing out until the new year 💎 #spacetoflourish
*cultivating cultures where others can flourish without fear*
#EYFS #ECEC #flourish #thinkingenvironment
Special appreciation to everyone who’s given their best for the best for children everywhere.
Signing out until the new year 💎 #spacetoflourish
December 20, 2024 at 2:06 PM
Sums up my edu year 24🎉:
*cultivating cultures where others can flourish without fear*
#EYFS #ECEC #flourish #thinkingenvironment
Special appreciation to everyone who’s given their best for the best for children everywhere.
Signing out until the new year 💎 #spacetoflourish
*cultivating cultures where others can flourish without fear*
#EYFS #ECEC #flourish #thinkingenvironment
Special appreciation to everyone who’s given their best for the best for children everywhere.
Signing out until the new year 💎 #spacetoflourish
I wish for every child to be safe, warm and cared for, primarily.
Then for every child to know love and responsive care.
Then that they have positive playful early childhoods.
And a great experience in EYFS ECEC! ✨
Then for every child to know love and responsive care.
Then that they have positive playful early childhoods.
And a great experience in EYFS ECEC! ✨
December 20, 2024 at 12:20 PM
I wish for every child to be safe, warm and cared for, primarily.
Then for every child to know love and responsive care.
Then that they have positive playful early childhoods.
And a great experience in EYFS ECEC! ✨
Then for every child to know love and responsive care.
Then that they have positive playful early childhoods.
And a great experience in EYFS ECEC! ✨
Equity. Not equality. Equity is not sameness. We may be ‘equal’ but we don’t all get the same opportunities : outcomes by being treated equally. It can take time to get clarity on this, I think.
December 19, 2024 at 10:14 PM
Equity. Not equality. Equity is not sameness. We may be ‘equal’ but we don’t all get the same opportunities : outcomes by being treated equally. It can take time to get clarity on this, I think.
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📢 Calling post-16 educators!
We’re working with Sheffield Hallam University to find out what continuing professional development looks like in post-16 education in England.
By completing the survey, you’ll help to shape future opportunities for the sector.
Take the survey: tinyurl.com/3r58mxp4
We’re working with Sheffield Hallam University to find out what continuing professional development looks like in post-16 education in England.
By completing the survey, you’ll help to shape future opportunities for the sector.
Take the survey: tinyurl.com/3r58mxp4
December 18, 2024 at 2:58 PM
📢 Calling post-16 educators!
We’re working with Sheffield Hallam University to find out what continuing professional development looks like in post-16 education in England.
By completing the survey, you’ll help to shape future opportunities for the sector.
Take the survey: tinyurl.com/3r58mxp4
We’re working with Sheffield Hallam University to find out what continuing professional development looks like in post-16 education in England.
By completing the survey, you’ll help to shape future opportunities for the sector.
Take the survey: tinyurl.com/3r58mxp4
Thank you so much for saying this.
December 18, 2024 at 10:10 AM
Thank you so much for saying this.
Respecting #radicalrest on a Saturday morning 11 days before Christmas Day is a huge challenge, counter-cultural and massively joyful!
Here is a joyful photo of my two joy-bringing fur babies also loving radical rest 🤎🤎.
#edusky #restful #bluesky #rest #joy #earlyyearssky
Here is a joyful photo of my two joy-bringing fur babies also loving radical rest 🤎🤎.
#edusky #restful #bluesky #rest #joy #earlyyearssky
December 14, 2024 at 12:00 PM
Respecting #radicalrest on a Saturday morning 11 days before Christmas Day is a huge challenge, counter-cultural and massively joyful!
Here is a joyful photo of my two joy-bringing fur babies also loving radical rest 🤎🤎.
#edusky #restful #bluesky #rest #joy #earlyyearssky
Here is a joyful photo of my two joy-bringing fur babies also loving radical rest 🤎🤎.
#edusky #restful #bluesky #rest #joy #earlyyearssky
December 12, 2024 at 6:47 AM
Thanks Jo. It is indeed! Accompanying a strong and convicted, passionate HT leading the vision is so refreshing!
December 12, 2024 at 6:37 AM
Thanks Jo. It is indeed! Accompanying a strong and convicted, passionate HT leading the vision is so refreshing!
Working with a #Rightsrespecting primary school where the leader uses both the word #play and #resistance in conversation about #EYFS - with regard to quality early childhood focused play, pedagogy and curriculum. #joy #hope #EYSky #edusky
Yes! ⭐️
Yes! ⭐️
December 11, 2024 at 3:24 PM
Working with a #Rightsrespecting primary school where the leader uses both the word #play and #resistance in conversation about #EYFS - with regard to quality early childhood focused play, pedagogy and curriculum. #joy #hope #EYSky #edusky
Yes! ⭐️
Yes! ⭐️
Hi. Sounds very interesting. Is there any access to your article if I’m not a subscriber?
December 10, 2024 at 1:59 PM
Hi. Sounds very interesting. Is there any access to your article if I’m not a subscriber?
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Early Years SEND
Important change in Profile which allowing ‘child’s established or preferred mode of communication (including non-speaking communication such as signing to be used for all of the early learning goals (ELGs)’ including ‘Speaking’ ELG.
Discussion at EY SENCo Forum, 11.12.24
Important change in Profile which allowing ‘child’s established or preferred mode of communication (including non-speaking communication such as signing to be used for all of the early learning goals (ELGs)’ including ‘Speaking’ ELG.
Discussion at EY SENCo Forum, 11.12.24
Early years foundation stage profile handbook
Guidance on completing the early years foundation stage (EYFS) profile assessment.
www.gov.uk
December 6, 2024 at 9:45 AM
Early Years SEND
Important change in Profile which allowing ‘child’s established or preferred mode of communication (including non-speaking communication such as signing to be used for all of the early learning goals (ELGs)’ including ‘Speaking’ ELG.
Discussion at EY SENCo Forum, 11.12.24
Important change in Profile which allowing ‘child’s established or preferred mode of communication (including non-speaking communication such as signing to be used for all of the early learning goals (ELGs)’ including ‘Speaking’ ELG.
Discussion at EY SENCo Forum, 11.12.24
It is now 😁☺️… hoping same for you too!
December 6, 2024 at 8:09 PM
It is now 😁☺️… hoping same for you too!
Hello. 🦋 welcome fellow educators. I post mainly about early childhood education and care, with sprinkles of pedagogy, lots of joy, food for thought, critical hope, flourishing, creativity, inclusivity and child-centredness. Not always in that order.
December 6, 2024 at 3:28 PM
Hello. 🦋 welcome fellow educators. I post mainly about early childhood education and care, with sprinkles of pedagogy, lots of joy, food for thought, critical hope, flourishing, creativity, inclusivity and child-centredness. Not always in that order.
Understandable!
Funny story - hosted a zoom, used AI summary to record mins, and it efficiently noted (overheard) that I was looking fw to changing into pjs and watching ‘I’m a Celeb’. Embarrassing.
Funny story - hosted a zoom, used AI summary to record mins, and it efficiently noted (overheard) that I was looking fw to changing into pjs and watching ‘I’m a Celeb’. Embarrassing.
December 6, 2024 at 3:24 PM
Understandable!
Funny story - hosted a zoom, used AI summary to record mins, and it efficiently noted (overheard) that I was looking fw to changing into pjs and watching ‘I’m a Celeb’. Embarrassing.
Funny story - hosted a zoom, used AI summary to record mins, and it efficiently noted (overheard) that I was looking fw to changing into pjs and watching ‘I’m a Celeb’. Embarrassing.
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It's great to see a focus from govt on improving school readiness, and giving “every child, whatever their background, a fair chance to succeed”
But that rhetoric just isn't currently being met by actual policy - the huge early years expansion being rolled out excludes many low income children ⬇️
But that rhetoric just isn't currently being met by actual policy - the huge early years expansion being rolled out excludes many low income children ⬇️
🚨The announcement of new targets to improve school readiness by the Prime Minister today is absolutely the right ambition.
However, the Government is highly unlikely to achieve this target without widening access to early education to more disadvantaged children.
However, the Government is highly unlikely to achieve this target without widening access to early education to more disadvantaged children.
December 5, 2024 at 2:45 PM
It's great to see a focus from govt on improving school readiness, and giving “every child, whatever their background, a fair chance to succeed”
But that rhetoric just isn't currently being met by actual policy - the huge early years expansion being rolled out excludes many low income children ⬇️
But that rhetoric just isn't currently being met by actual policy - the huge early years expansion being rolled out excludes many low income children ⬇️
Reposted by Cathy Early Years
Just been listening to @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social on @realgeoffbarton.bsky.social's Oracy Commission Podcast.
Frank is the wisest and kindest voice we have, I feel better just hearing him.
He's damn right on the importance and power of sharing stories with very young children. Listen to the ep!
Frank is the wisest and kindest voice we have, I feel better just hearing him.
He's damn right on the importance and power of sharing stories with very young children. Listen to the ep!
December 5, 2024 at 9:43 PM
Just been listening to @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social on @realgeoffbarton.bsky.social's Oracy Commission Podcast.
Frank is the wisest and kindest voice we have, I feel better just hearing him.
He's damn right on the importance and power of sharing stories with very young children. Listen to the ep!
Frank is the wisest and kindest voice we have, I feel better just hearing him.
He's damn right on the importance and power of sharing stories with very young children. Listen to the ep!
Completely agree. Early life impacts. Has to be seen holistically and as integral.
www.tes.com/magazine/ana...
School readiness is the fruit of good family and community support from conception. Including a strong focus on parental sensitivity and family relationships. I really hope a focus on school readiness is built on this broader understanding.
School readiness is the fruit of good family and community support from conception. Including a strong focus on parental sensitivity and family relationships. I really hope a focus on school readiness is built on this broader understanding.
Government needs Sure Start 2.0 to hit school-readiness goals
If Labour wants to hit its target of 75 per cent of 5-year-olds being school-ready, it will need to engage heavily in early years support - just as we had before, says Anne Longfield
www.tes.com
December 6, 2024 at 9:55 AM
Completely agree. Early life impacts. Has to be seen holistically and as integral.
Yes! Not often enough do I see support *from conception* regarded holistically. Completely agree.
We know the difference.
Everything depends on this:
development, health, brains, nutrition, stress, protective factors, music, joy, trauma, speech, movement, cortisol, attachments, care - everything.
We know the difference.
Everything depends on this:
development, health, brains, nutrition, stress, protective factors, music, joy, trauma, speech, movement, cortisol, attachments, care - everything.
December 6, 2024 at 9:53 AM
Yes! Not often enough do I see support *from conception* regarded holistically. Completely agree.
We know the difference.
Everything depends on this:
development, health, brains, nutrition, stress, protective factors, music, joy, trauma, speech, movement, cortisol, attachments, care - everything.
We know the difference.
Everything depends on this:
development, health, brains, nutrition, stress, protective factors, music, joy, trauma, speech, movement, cortisol, attachments, care - everything.
Brilliant thanks. Love Louisa’s work.
December 6, 2024 at 9:04 AM
Brilliant thanks. Love Louisa’s work.
All this. This is all. Thank you #margaretwheatley #relationships #attuned #connection #belonging @edusky.bsky.social
margaretwheatley.com/articles/tur...
margaretwheatley.com/articles/tur...
December 5, 2024 at 12:55 PM
All this. This is all. Thank you #margaretwheatley #relationships #attuned #connection #belonging @edusky.bsky.social
margaretwheatley.com/articles/tur...
margaretwheatley.com/articles/tur...
They are infinite, Lisa! And Joy bringing. Hopeful conversations full of possibility that make a difference for children. This is such a passion of mine! So great to connect with you and colleagues around this in such exciting ways. ✨🌱💥
December 5, 2024 at 9:08 AM
They are infinite, Lisa! And Joy bringing. Hopeful conversations full of possibility that make a difference for children. This is such a passion of mine! So great to connect with you and colleagues around this in such exciting ways. ✨🌱💥
Using #nancykline #thinkingenvironment gives us as educators #timetothink in a safe protected space —
contributing to those important pedagogical thinking team dialogues that make a difference.
💚🌱
Love my job!
(Photos by me)
contributing to those important pedagogical thinking team dialogues that make a difference.
💚🌱
Love my job!
(Photos by me)
December 5, 2024 at 8:51 AM
Using #nancykline #thinkingenvironment gives us as educators #timetothink in a safe protected space —
contributing to those important pedagogical thinking team dialogues that make a difference.
💚🌱
Love my job!
(Photos by me)
contributing to those important pedagogical thinking team dialogues that make a difference.
💚🌱
Love my job!
(Photos by me)
It brings agency to children.
Power to create hope, bring good, see restoration.
💥
I’ve been exploring the #perma model with colleagues and seeing the positives from connection, encouragement and relationship, belonging, care and thinking space.
💡
Power to create hope, bring good, see restoration.
💥
I’ve been exploring the #perma model with colleagues and seeing the positives from connection, encouragement and relationship, belonging, care and thinking space.
💡
December 5, 2024 at 8:51 AM
It brings agency to children.
Power to create hope, bring good, see restoration.
💥
I’ve been exploring the #perma model with colleagues and seeing the positives from connection, encouragement and relationship, belonging, care and thinking space.
💡
Power to create hope, bring good, see restoration.
💥
I’ve been exploring the #perma model with colleagues and seeing the positives from connection, encouragement and relationship, belonging, care and thinking space.
💡
When we share new knowing, when we notice and when we see difference and make a difference, it is empowering. It gives us power.
December 5, 2024 at 8:51 AM
When we share new knowing, when we notice and when we see difference and make a difference, it is empowering. It gives us power.