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Early Years news

Double impact for nursing and early years professionals with new books

There’s enhanced support for professionals with two new books from the University’s Faculty of Health,…

25 May 2023

Teachers call to scrap tests of 4-5 year olds in England

Teachers unanimously agree that tests of English and Maths skills of the youngest school children…

16 February 2023

A new chapter for the early years profession with graduate competencies book

The needs of young children and their families are being further supported thanks to the…

21 December 2022

In the news: 17-23 June 2022

A round up of mentions of our students, staff, and the University in the media…

23 June 2022

Blog: The importance of infant mental health

This week marks Infant Mental Health Awareness and Senior Lecturer in Social Welfare Robin Sturman-Coombs…

15 June 2022

UON lecturer appointed Co-Chair of national early childhood network

Ensuring the status of early years practitioners is further developed and promoted is the mission…

5 April 2022

The bear necessities. Children learn outside at Waterside

The pitter-patter of happy feet was heard on campus this week when local school children…

3 March 2022

‘Walking on to campus’. Using poetry to explore being a new student

Students new to university have explored this life changing experience by writing poetry, aligning themselves…

25 February 2022

Dr Eunice Lumsden’s work recognised at ‘Women of the Year’ event

A University academic’s work and achievements in early years were recognised this week at a…

12 October 2021