We know that the quality of leadership in early years (EY) education has an impact on children’s outcomes and that investing in leadership development in EY makes a positive difference. Funded by the Nuffield Foundation and housed in Middlesex University and the Education Policy Institute, in this project, we examine the potentials of digitally mediated…

In 2022, we hosted design thinking workshops as part of a Nuffield Foundation project on advancing leadership development in the UK early years (EY) sector. Workshop participants asked us to do some research on the similarities and differences between the four nations. In a series of blogposts, we will discuss the key features of the…

In 2022, we hosted design thinking workshops as part of a Nuffield Foundation project on advancing leadership development in the UK early years (EY) sector. Workshop participants asked us to do some research on the similarities and differences between the four nations. In a series of blogposts, we will discuss the key features of the…

In 2022, we hosted design thinking workshops as part of a Nuffield Foundation project on advancing leadership development in the UK early years (EY) sector. Workshop participants asked us to do some research on the similarities and differences between the four nations. In a series of blogposts, we will discuss the key features of the…

In 2022, we hosted design thinking workshops as part of a Nuffield Foundation project on advancing leadership development in the UK early years (EY) sector. Workshop participants asked us to do some research on the similarities and differences between the four nations. In a series of blogposts, we will discuss the key features of the…

Our research with UK training providers of EY leadership development has shown that while virtual courses can be a useful tool for accessing leadership development, it’s important to know what to look for in online learning. In February 2023, we published an article with Under 5 Magazine outlining three main things to look out for…