Education and learning

We explore and promote high quality Early Childhood Education and Care for all children and those supporting them in different capacities. We engage in research and teaching to extend knowledge and understanding about Early Childhood. Our research creates a space for critical reflection about values, beliefs and practical realities including social justice, advocacy, the nature of high-quality experiences and children’s rights. Through our research we challenge everyday narratives and assumptions around children’s capabilities, experiences, practitioners and the provision of services to make meaningful connections between communities of practice..

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Reading, even in the digital age, is probably one of the most important skills that children acquire. It can be an important source of pleasure which also develops vital language and social skills. It is fundamental to most school activities, it can also open up new worlds and give access to the wealth of human knowledge.

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The Your Own Technology Survey is an initiative to help schools better understand the technology available to their students, and how that technology might be utilized to enhance educational outcomes.

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Grounded in The Open University’s historic legacy in respect of education and social justice, the Centre for Literacy and Social Justice is building systemic, collaborative capacity – within and between teachers, schools and homes – in order to address inequalities in children’s literacy experiences through research and practice.

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