Centre for Research in Early Childhood
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Through our research, consultancy work, postgraduate degrees and training & development programmes, CREC has been working to improve Early Years provision for over 25 years.
"As a child, I loved going with my family to choose a real Christmas tree, then spending the afternoon decorating it together whilst listening to Christmas songs."
Lucy's fondest Christmas memory isn't about gifts - it's about time spent together.
Lucy's fondest Christmas memory isn't about gifts - it's about time spent together.
December 11, 2025 at 11:46 AM
"As a child, I loved going with my family to choose a real Christmas tree, then spending the afternoon decorating it together whilst listening to Christmas songs."
Lucy's fondest Christmas memory isn't about gifts - it's about time spent together.
Lucy's fondest Christmas memory isn't about gifts - it's about time spent together.
CREC Teacher Training Online Information Event
TODAY 10 December 2025
12:30 13:00
This drop-in session is an opportunity to ask questions about our programme. Find out more about the course and register for the drop-in here: buff.ly/vDwVKoM
#CREC #SCITT #PrimaryTeaching #EarlyYearsTeaching
TODAY 10 December 2025
12:30 13:00
This drop-in session is an opportunity to ask questions about our programme. Find out more about the course and register for the drop-in here: buff.ly/vDwVKoM
#CREC #SCITT #PrimaryTeaching #EarlyYearsTeaching
December 10, 2025 at 9:01 AM
CREC Teacher Training Online Information Event
TODAY 10 December 2025
12:30 13:00
This drop-in session is an opportunity to ask questions about our programme. Find out more about the course and register for the drop-in here: buff.ly/vDwVKoM
#CREC #SCITT #PrimaryTeaching #EarlyYearsTeaching
TODAY 10 December 2025
12:30 13:00
This drop-in session is an opportunity to ask questions about our programme. Find out more about the course and register for the drop-in here: buff.ly/vDwVKoM
#CREC #SCITT #PrimaryTeaching #EarlyYearsTeaching
December 9, 2025 at 11:46 AM
CREC Teacher Training Online Information Event
Wednesday 10 December 2025
12:30 13:00
This drop-in session is an opportunity to ask questions about our programme. Find out more about the course and register for the drop-in here: buff.ly/vDwVKoM
#CREC #SCITT #PrimaryTeaching #EarlyYearsTeaching
Wednesday 10 December 2025
12:30 13:00
This drop-in session is an opportunity to ask questions about our programme. Find out more about the course and register for the drop-in here: buff.ly/vDwVKoM
#CREC #SCITT #PrimaryTeaching #EarlyYearsTeaching
December 8, 2025 at 12:03 PM
CREC Teacher Training Online Information Event
Wednesday 10 December 2025
12:30 13:00
This drop-in session is an opportunity to ask questions about our programme. Find out more about the course and register for the drop-in here: buff.ly/vDwVKoM
#CREC #SCITT #PrimaryTeaching #EarlyYearsTeaching
Wednesday 10 December 2025
12:30 13:00
This drop-in session is an opportunity to ask questions about our programme. Find out more about the course and register for the drop-in here: buff.ly/vDwVKoM
#CREC #SCITT #PrimaryTeaching #EarlyYearsTeaching
Our 3–7 SCITT trainees enjoyed a day of learning last week at CREC. The seminar began with a focus on early maths, then in the afternoon, trainees turned to early reading.
Find out more about our SCITT course here: buff.ly/ltZcOAj
#CREC #SCITT #PrimaryTeaching
Find out more about our SCITT course here: buff.ly/ltZcOAj
#CREC #SCITT #PrimaryTeaching
December 8, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Our 3–7 SCITT trainees enjoyed a day of learning last week at CREC. The seminar began with a focus on early maths, then in the afternoon, trainees turned to early reading.
Find out more about our SCITT course here: buff.ly/ltZcOAj
#CREC #SCITT #PrimaryTeaching
Find out more about our SCITT course here: buff.ly/ltZcOAj
#CREC #SCITT #PrimaryTeaching
Yesterday's MA focus was on an ethical approach to research for our Year 2 and Year 3 students as they seek to refine their research design.
Find out more about the CREC MA: buff.ly/b7Exydo
#CREC #MA #EarlyChildhood
Find out more about the CREC MA: buff.ly/b7Exydo
#CREC #MA #EarlyChildhood
December 5, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Yesterday's MA focus was on an ethical approach to research for our Year 2 and Year 3 students as they seek to refine their research design.
Find out more about the CREC MA: buff.ly/b7Exydo
#CREC #MA #EarlyChildhood
Find out more about the CREC MA: buff.ly/b7Exydo
#CREC #MA #EarlyChildhood
Some more festive fun - tree and office decorating with some Christmas music in the background, plus team catch up over mince pies. And Chris and Tony opening a parcel from a former MA student who sends one every year! 🎅
#CREC #Christmas
#CREC #Christmas
December 5, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Some more festive fun - tree and office decorating with some Christmas music in the background, plus team catch up over mince pies. And Chris and Tony opening a parcel from a former MA student who sends one every year! 🎅
#CREC #Christmas
#CREC #Christmas
The EECERA Ethical Code for Early Childhood Researchers has now been downloaded over 10,000 times! Read the full code here: buff.ly/l4jY6HG
#EECERA #EthicalCode #EarlyChildhood
#EECERA #EthicalCode #EarlyChildhood
December 4, 2025 at 11:46 AM
The EECERA Ethical Code for Early Childhood Researchers has now been downloaded over 10,000 times! Read the full code here: buff.ly/l4jY6HG
#EECERA #EthicalCode #EarlyChildhood
#EECERA #EthicalCode #EarlyChildhood
CREC Learning Circle (the last one of the year!) Thursday 4th Dec- Hybrid 4.30pm-5.30pm. This month we welcome Eleanor Milligan UEA - Telling the Story of Research: Using Storybooks to Support Children’s Understanding, Consent, and Ongoing Assent
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#CREC #LearningCircle
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#CREC #LearningCircle
December 3, 2025 at 2:56 PM
CREC Learning Circle (the last one of the year!) Thursday 4th Dec- Hybrid 4.30pm-5.30pm. This month we welcome Eleanor Milligan UEA - Telling the Story of Research: Using Storybooks to Support Children’s Understanding, Consent, and Ongoing Assent
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#CREC #LearningCircle
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#CREC #LearningCircle
We are saddened to hear the news of the recent passing of Cynthia Knight, a longstanding friend and supporter of CREC, the dynamic leader of St Thomas Children's Centre since its days as a CoE and then a Sure Start Children's Centre.
We send our love and condolences to her family at this sad time.
We send our love and condolences to her family at this sad time.
December 2, 2025 at 1:38 PM
We are saddened to hear the news of the recent passing of Cynthia Knight, a longstanding friend and supporter of CREC, the dynamic leader of St Thomas Children's Centre since its days as a CoE and then a Sure Start Children's Centre.
We send our love and condolences to her family at this sad time.
We send our love and condolences to her family at this sad time.
CREC Learning Circle (the last one of the year!) Thursday 4th Dec- Hybrid 4.30pm-5.30pm. This month we welcome Eleanor Milligan UEA - Telling the Story of Research: Using Storybooks to Support Children’s Understanding, Consent, and Ongoing Assent
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#CREC #LearningCircle
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#CREC #LearningCircle
December 2, 2025 at 11:46 AM
CREC Learning Circle (the last one of the year!) Thursday 4th Dec- Hybrid 4.30pm-5.30pm. This month we welcome Eleanor Milligan UEA - Telling the Story of Research: Using Storybooks to Support Children’s Understanding, Consent, and Ongoing Assent
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#CREC #LearningCircle
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#CREC #LearningCircle
RBA Research Contributions Requested; find out more below:
#Research #ReceptionBaselineAssessment #RBA
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#Research #ReceptionBaselineAssessment #RBA
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November 27, 2025 at 11:46 AM
RBA Research Contributions Requested; find out more below:
#Research #ReceptionBaselineAssessment #RBA
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#Research #ReceptionBaselineAssessment #RBA
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Interested in becoming a teacher? Attend a free Get Into Teaching event!
Don’t miss out, sign up to an event today - and be sure to visit the CREC stand on Saturday 22 November 2025 at the Birmingham Conference & Events Centre between 10am- 2:30pm.
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#TrainToTeach #GetIntoTeaching
Don’t miss out, sign up to an event today - and be sure to visit the CREC stand on Saturday 22 November 2025 at the Birmingham Conference & Events Centre between 10am- 2:30pm.
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#TrainToTeach #GetIntoTeaching
November 21, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Interested in becoming a teacher? Attend a free Get Into Teaching event!
Don’t miss out, sign up to an event today - and be sure to visit the CREC stand on Saturday 22 November 2025 at the Birmingham Conference & Events Centre between 10am- 2:30pm.
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#TrainToTeach #GetIntoTeaching
Don’t miss out, sign up to an event today - and be sure to visit the CREC stand on Saturday 22 November 2025 at the Birmingham Conference & Events Centre between 10am- 2:30pm.
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#TrainToTeach #GetIntoTeaching
Prof. Chris Pascal and Prof. Tony Bertram are both available to speak at conferences and other early years events. Enquire about their availability here.
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#Keynotes #Conferences #EarlyChildhood #EarlyEducation
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#Keynotes #Conferences #EarlyChildhood #EarlyEducation
November 20, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Prof. Chris Pascal and Prof. Tony Bertram are both available to speak at conferences and other early years events. Enquire about their availability here.
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#Keynotes #Conferences #EarlyChildhood #EarlyEducation
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#Keynotes #Conferences #EarlyChildhood #EarlyEducation
CREC Learning Circle:
Upcoming circle: TODAY, 19th November 4.30pm-5.30pm-Hybrid. Find registration details here: buff.ly/Hog9YHV
#EarlyChildhood #EYFS #EarlyEducation
Upcoming circle: TODAY, 19th November 4.30pm-5.30pm-Hybrid. Find registration details here: buff.ly/Hog9YHV
#EarlyChildhood #EYFS #EarlyEducation
November 19, 2025 at 1:21 PM
CREC Learning Circle:
Upcoming circle: TODAY, 19th November 4.30pm-5.30pm-Hybrid. Find registration details here: buff.ly/Hog9YHV
#EarlyChildhood #EYFS #EarlyEducation
Upcoming circle: TODAY, 19th November 4.30pm-5.30pm-Hybrid. Find registration details here: buff.ly/Hog9YHV
#EarlyChildhood #EYFS #EarlyEducation
Children and technology - a topic that we're asked about often and one which we'll be unpicking at EECERA 2026 in Madeira - while you wait.... buff.ly/H3LRnDb A new booklet in the Froebel Trusts Research Series by Prof Rosie Flewitt and Dr Sandra El Gemayel
#Froebel #EarlyChildhood #EECERA2026
#Froebel #EarlyChildhood #EECERA2026
November 19, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Children and technology - a topic that we're asked about often and one which we'll be unpicking at EECERA 2026 in Madeira - while you wait.... buff.ly/H3LRnDb A new booklet in the Froebel Trusts Research Series by Prof Rosie Flewitt and Dr Sandra El Gemayel
#Froebel #EarlyChildhood #EECERA2026
#Froebel #EarlyChildhood #EECERA2026
Interested in becoming a teacher? Attend a free Get Into Teaching event!
Don’t miss out, sign up to an event today - and be sure to visit the CREC stand on Saturday 22 November 2025 at the Birmingham Conference & Events Centre between 10am- 2:30pm.
buff.ly/9R649RE
#TrainToTeach #GetIntoTeaching
Don’t miss out, sign up to an event today - and be sure to visit the CREC stand on Saturday 22 November 2025 at the Birmingham Conference & Events Centre between 10am- 2:30pm.
buff.ly/9R649RE
#TrainToTeach #GetIntoTeaching
November 17, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Interested in becoming a teacher? Attend a free Get Into Teaching event!
Don’t miss out, sign up to an event today - and be sure to visit the CREC stand on Saturday 22 November 2025 at the Birmingham Conference & Events Centre between 10am- 2:30pm.
buff.ly/9R649RE
#TrainToTeach #GetIntoTeaching
Don’t miss out, sign up to an event today - and be sure to visit the CREC stand on Saturday 22 November 2025 at the Birmingham Conference & Events Centre between 10am- 2:30pm.
buff.ly/9R649RE
#TrainToTeach #GetIntoTeaching
Hear from current student Nicole about her experience on our current SCITT course. You can find out more about the course here: buff.ly/RnZ1Clz, visit us at the Get Into Teaching event in Birmingham on the 22nd, or book a 1:1 call with CREC to have a chat about doing a SCITT with us.
#SCITT
#SCITT
November 13, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Hear from current student Nicole about her experience on our current SCITT course. You can find out more about the course here: buff.ly/RnZ1Clz, visit us at the Get Into Teaching event in Birmingham on the 22nd, or book a 1:1 call with CREC to have a chat about doing a SCITT with us.
#SCITT
#SCITT
Hear from current SCITT student Chloe about her experience and advice for anyone considering training to teach. You can also book a 1:1 call to find out more, or attend our upcoming event at the Get Into Teaching event in Birmingham on 22nd November. Find out more: buff.ly/RnZ1Clz #TeacherTraining
November 6, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Hear from current SCITT student Chloe about her experience and advice for anyone considering training to teach. You can also book a 1:1 call to find out more, or attend our upcoming event at the Get Into Teaching event in Birmingham on 22nd November. Find out more: buff.ly/RnZ1Clz #TeacherTraining
An online survey has been launched to hear views from across the early years sector to guide the review.
Get involved - complete the survey: buff.ly/5b0kDT3
Learn more about the review: buff.ly/1O41h6x
Get involved - complete the survey: buff.ly/5b0kDT3
Learn more about the review: buff.ly/1O41h6x
November 5, 2025 at 12:48 PM
An online survey has been launched to hear views from across the early years sector to guide the review.
Get involved - complete the survey: buff.ly/5b0kDT3
Learn more about the review: buff.ly/1O41h6x
Get involved - complete the survey: buff.ly/5b0kDT3
Learn more about the review: buff.ly/1O41h6x
Interested in becoming a teacher? Attend a free Get Into Teaching event!
Don’t miss out, sign up to an event today - and be sure to visit the CREC stand on Saturday 22 November 2025 at the Birmingham Conference & Events Centre between 10am- 2:30pm.
buff.ly/9R649RE
#TrainToTeach #GetIntoTeaching
Don’t miss out, sign up to an event today - and be sure to visit the CREC stand on Saturday 22 November 2025 at the Birmingham Conference & Events Centre between 10am- 2:30pm.
buff.ly/9R649RE
#TrainToTeach #GetIntoTeaching
October 31, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Interested in becoming a teacher? Attend a free Get Into Teaching event!
Don’t miss out, sign up to an event today - and be sure to visit the CREC stand on Saturday 22 November 2025 at the Birmingham Conference & Events Centre between 10am- 2:30pm.
buff.ly/9R649RE
#TrainToTeach #GetIntoTeaching
Don’t miss out, sign up to an event today - and be sure to visit the CREC stand on Saturday 22 November 2025 at the Birmingham Conference & Events Centre between 10am- 2:30pm.
buff.ly/9R649RE
#TrainToTeach #GetIntoTeaching
There are many upcoming opportunities to get more information on our School Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT) course. You'll find plenty of information on our website here: buff.ly/RnZ1Clz and of course hear from current student Emily:
#SCITT #GetIntoTeaching #Teaching #EarlyYearsTeaching
#SCITT #GetIntoTeaching #Teaching #EarlyYearsTeaching
October 28, 2025 at 11:46 AM
There are many upcoming opportunities to get more information on our School Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT) course. You'll find plenty of information on our website here: buff.ly/RnZ1Clz and of course hear from current student Emily:
#SCITT #GetIntoTeaching #Teaching #EarlyYearsTeaching
#SCITT #GetIntoTeaching #Teaching #EarlyYearsTeaching
Interested in becoming a teacher? Attend a free Get Into Teaching event!
Don’t miss out, sign up to an event today - and be sure to visit the CREC stand on Saturday 22 November 2025 at the Birmingham Conference & Events Centre between 10am- 2:30pm.
buff.ly/9R649RE
#TrainToTeach #GetIntoTeaching
Don’t miss out, sign up to an event today - and be sure to visit the CREC stand on Saturday 22 November 2025 at the Birmingham Conference & Events Centre between 10am- 2:30pm.
buff.ly/9R649RE
#TrainToTeach #GetIntoTeaching
October 24, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Interested in becoming a teacher? Attend a free Get Into Teaching event!
Don’t miss out, sign up to an event today - and be sure to visit the CREC stand on Saturday 22 November 2025 at the Birmingham Conference & Events Centre between 10am- 2:30pm.
buff.ly/9R649RE
#TrainToTeach #GetIntoTeaching
Don’t miss out, sign up to an event today - and be sure to visit the CREC stand on Saturday 22 November 2025 at the Birmingham Conference & Events Centre between 10am- 2:30pm.
buff.ly/9R649RE
#TrainToTeach #GetIntoTeaching
Calling all Leeds and London Nursery Managers, Early Educators and Childminders: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
#EarlyEducation #EYFS #EarlyYears #Childminders #Leeds #London #LondonNurseryManagers #LeedsNurseryManagers #LeedsEYFS #LondonEYFS
#EarlyEducation #EYFS #EarlyYears #Childminders #Leeds #London #LondonNurseryManagers #LeedsNurseryManagers #LeedsEYFS #LondonEYFS
October 22, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Calling all Leeds and London Nursery Managers, Early Educators and Childminders: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
#EarlyEducation #EYFS #EarlyYears #Childminders #Leeds #London #LondonNurseryManagers #LeedsNurseryManagers #LeedsEYFS #LondonEYFS
#EarlyEducation #EYFS #EarlyYears #Childminders #Leeds #London #LondonNurseryManagers #LeedsNurseryManagers #LeedsEYFS #LondonEYFS
Interested in becoming a teacher? Attend a free Get Into Teaching event!
Don’t miss out, sign up to an event today - and be sure to visit the CREC stand on Saturday 22 November 2025 at the Birmingham Conference & Events Centre between 10am- 2:30pm.
buff.ly/9R649RE
#TrainToTeach #GetIntoTeaching
Don’t miss out, sign up to an event today - and be sure to visit the CREC stand on Saturday 22 November 2025 at the Birmingham Conference & Events Centre between 10am- 2:30pm.
buff.ly/9R649RE
#TrainToTeach #GetIntoTeaching
October 20, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Interested in becoming a teacher? Attend a free Get Into Teaching event!
Don’t miss out, sign up to an event today - and be sure to visit the CREC stand on Saturday 22 November 2025 at the Birmingham Conference & Events Centre between 10am- 2:30pm.
buff.ly/9R649RE
#TrainToTeach #GetIntoTeaching
Don’t miss out, sign up to an event today - and be sure to visit the CREC stand on Saturday 22 November 2025 at the Birmingham Conference & Events Centre between 10am- 2:30pm.
buff.ly/9R649RE
#TrainToTeach #GetIntoTeaching