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Through our WeVision EarlyEd work, we know that families and early childhood professionals want quality early childhood education to be the norm — not a luxury accessible to a few families. The new ruling, Supporting the Head Start Workforce and Consistent Quality Programming, recognizes that quality early childhood education costs and that cost must include the compensation and well-being of early childhood educators. This is a WeVision EarlyEd core mindset shift that can help pave the way toward a more effective and equitable child care system. A system that gives all families access to the child care options they want for their children — regardless of income, employment status, race, gender, or geographic location. Learn more about these core shifts: https://lnkd.in/emGKNYJV

"Successful kindergarten transitions do not happen by accident. They are the result of a quality, productive community partnership and planning process that involves a wide range of stakeholders who support young children and their families. To make this collaborative process easier, the Kansas Early Childhood Recommendations Panel has created a Kindergarten Transitions Toolkit to support communities in their efforts to develop effective, satisfying, and sustainable plans and practices." Read more in this article from Natalie McClane, Early Childhood Education Program Consultant with the Kansas State Department of Education. https://lnkd.in/g4WmsjNA

Thrive at Five is helping children to reach a good level of development at age five by strengthening and coordinating early years systems, practice, and pathways of support from pregnancy to the end of the first year at school in the UK’s disadvantaged local communities. We know many children are not ready to start at nursery and school, and that transitioning into their first education environment can be difficult. A challenging start can both impact a child’s ability to start learning in their new environment and cause additional stress for parents who want a happy transition into school. Ready, Steady, Stoke (RSS) is an initiative to improve the transition of children into primary school, developed with local schools and parents after they identified that many children were struggling to adjust to the school environment. Ready Steady Stoke is a critical component of the broader pathway of better services and support that Thrive at Five are creating with our partners for parents and children.   Following on from the success of Ready Steady Stoke in 2022 and with Thrive at Five’s continued support, the second year of the project saw all seven partner schools in Bentilee and Abbey Hulton supporting parents of children due to join nursery or reception in September.     We are pleased the second-year evaluation shows that it is possible to improve the transition into nursery for parents, children and practitioners by putting in place a range of support including transitions events, stay and plays and summer holiday sessions for children and families that spans the period before children start school in September. Ready, Steady, Stoke helped nearly 500 children with their transition into nursery and reception and the the effect was stronger for children that attended sessions regularly.    In future years, thanks to recommendations from local parents as part of this second-year evaluation, we will be working to make sure even more children and families can access this full range of transition support.   When we work together and involve parents and carers, we can help children have the very best start in their education journey and develop strong foundations for life and learning.   Learn more about we can collectively support children’s transitions in the full evaluation report here: https://lnkd.in/ehG3QVuY #readyforschool #parentengagement #earlychildhooddevelopment #transition #thrivingtogether Stoke-on-Trent City Council Alpha Academies Trust

🌟 Exciting News for Our Overbrook Families and Community! 🎉 Hey, Parents and Guardians! Are you ready for something amazing? 🌈 Guess what? Open Enrollment for our fantastic Overbrook Preschool and Kindergarten is officially here! 🏫✨ We're not just any ordinary school – we're all about bringing joy, creativity, and laughter into your child's learning experience. 🎨🤸♀️ With our play-based curriculum, every day is an adventure filled with exploration, discovery, and lots of fun! 🚀 Here's why your kiddo will love it here: 🔹 Our teachers are like superheroes – caring, experienced, and totally awesome! 🔹 We believe in learning through play, so your child will have a blast while developing important skills. 🔹 Our classrooms are magical places where imaginations run wild and friendships are made. 🔹 We focus on the whole child, nurturing their social, emotional, and academic growth. 🔹 With exciting activities like art, music, and outdoor play, every day is an opportunity for adventure! Ready to join the Overbrook family? Enroll now to secure your child's spot in our one-of-a-kind program. 🌟 Spaces fill up fast, so don't wait – let's make unforgettable memories together! 🌈 Got questions or want to learn more? Reach out to us today 215-877-8945. We can't wait to meet you and your little explorer! 🚀 #OverbrookPreschool #Kindergarten #OpenEnrollment #PlayBasedLearning #AdventureAwaits #EnrollToday 🍎📚 Show quoted text

Every day I find myself thinking about the incredible potential within early childhood education and care (ECEC) spaces. What if every educator had the skills and confidence to seamlessly weave therapeutic qualities and playfulness into their daily interactions with children? The possibilities are endless. One of my favourite play therapy quotes is by Garry Landreth highlights exactly this- “We should begin focusing on how best to give our skills away… that is the way we change society… not by hiding our skills away behind our office door or playroom door” 🙌🏼 By embedding these elements into our teaching and caregiving practices, we can create environments that do more than just support growth—they can truly transform childhood trajectories. Imagine a space where every child feels emotionally secure, deeply engaged, and meaningfully connected to those around them? These are the environments where children don’t just learn—they thrive, grow, and become the best versions of themselves. If you share this vision, I’d love to connect and see how we can make it a reality 🤍

Why 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥? Watch this video to learn more about our unique approach to early childhood education and hear what our founder has to say about our commitment to providing a nurturing and stimulating environment for young learners. https://lnkd.in/gia6Svme

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Many early education programs struggle to meet the mark, especially for kids in underserved communities. But guess what? Research says high-quality early childhood education can be a game-changer! That's why at Impact Institute, we're all about providing top-notch professional development for educators. From hands-on workshops to virtual training sessions, we're on a mission to raise the bar and give every child the best start possible. Ready to join us in making a real difference? https://lnkd.in/gmBmmpRs

🍎 Here are some practical tips to help you and your child start the school year off right and carry that momentum throughout the year.

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