Here the Beckies are joined by Katherine an Early Years Education Lead for the Reach Hub. Discover what this role means and why it is crucial to develop relationships with families and to also understand the context of the child and their journey.
What does Cradle to Career model mean ? How is early years embedded in this vision?
Listen to this amazing insight into what is really needed and how the Reach Hub are creating this.
90 percent of Brain Development happens in the first five years of life !!!
Katherine discusses what we need in early years - quality of regular training, retainment and recruitment, clear progression and career opportunities.
'Feltham early years network' is key to this vision, and the opportunities for 'high quality ' training, meeting other professionals and implement ideas in settings runs deep.
Katherine celebrates the research we now have in early years,  and touches on the frustrating element of the Early Years and the workforce not being recognised, the research is here and we have the evidence.   Everyone knows it so why is it not taken seriously?
 Do we need to shout louder? ..
EARLY INTERVENTION -  EARLY YEARS PROFESSIONALS CREATE FUTURES  = Future societies = robust mental health = engaged live long learners = high levels of self esteem ...
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