Marcus Rashford shows the importance of books, literacy and a fairer society – Laura Waddell scotsman.com/news/opinion/c… It starts when you are very young - Readit2.org sometimes its how you read - reading is an emotional activity.

So so true First 1001 Days

More support for the longer term benefits of sensitive parenting during first 4 years of life. More sensitive parenting in first 4 yrs associated with fewer teacher-rated negative emotions later. Study of 1015 families in China, includes rural families living in poverty.

Over £3bn has been spent on mitigating the impact of the pandemic on older children, but nothing on under 2s. It is time to end the #BabyBlindspot. Some of this investment focused on the first 1001 days could make a radical change to babies lives.

How every child can thrive by five (Molly Wright | TED and Minderoo Foundation) ted.com/talks/molly_wr… via TED Talks First 1001 Days The Prince and Princess of Wales Alison Morton 💙

A quick reminder in case this point is overlooked- health visitors were central to the success of Surestart, supporting parents gain confidence in managing minor illnesses. Preventative public health is a ‘long game’, requires investment to save iHV Gabriella Conti

Delighted to have been invited to write an article on what I believe should be included in a new curriculum to ensure the next generation truly understand the climate crisis by The Frank Magazine. #natureconnection #climateeducati…lnkd.in/gZ7yZmF5 lnkd.in/gk_Py65d

For me this is a fascinating read from Daniel - I believe there is much to learn from this piece - from understanding leadership and organisations and in recognising the importance of emotional attachment in learning for all children - pre-school and bey…lnkd.in/ex8qtihe

Parental use of Smartphones reduces the two and fro of verbal exchange that develops speech

Thank you to the wonderful teachers and LSAs Highover JMI School for the warm reception for the Readit2 training - let’s get more children feeling the attachment and loving reading Place2Be Early Years News Acorns Early Years Training Centre BookTrust @attachment ReadingRocks

fb.watch/gAM3Fp-vnq/ APPG for Childcare & Early Education The Prince and Princess of Wales Alison Morton 💙 Alison Gopnik First 1001 Days Parent-Infant Foundation HFL ECTs this message must be shared - parents need to know that their children need their 100% ‘presence’ to enable them to grow - no tech 🙏🏻

Check out Le Figaro's video! #TikTok vm.tiktok.com/ZMFUSaEcy/ an absolute necessity that Dr Ducanda’s knowledge is shared to help parents make the best choices or a whole generation of children will not have equal opportunities Richard Adams Sally Weale Parent-Infant Foundation Alison Morton 💙

Exciting times for 2023 - an ideal last minute Christmas present for those who are tricky to buy for or maybe just for yourself?💜 Please share if you know anyone who would be interested xx

This is just so important for us all to know - we need to get this message out - parents who also live their lives through their devices - any screen writers happy to incorporate something from here into a serial, drama or reality TV show please take note…lnkd.in/eKGBJdEy

“Kindness hormones” help clean our blood vessels. They are products of the experience of kindness just as stress hormones are products of the experience of stress, except that they have opposite effects. #BeKind

Delighted to share my first face-to-face training in the lodge was a success. Delegates left saying they felt inspired, understood the importance of their well-being in creating literacy-rich spaces and loved the calm environment. More sessions booked for the summer term.

What a wonderful array of creativity was shared at the Hertfordshire Nursery schools conference - proud to have been a participant sharing my passion for an education of the future based upon children having first hand experiences with adults who are mind…lnkd.in/eV5XXKPN

What matters to humans more than anything else is that they matter to another - that is what love is - and even in educational situations more it is now known that more learning takes place where there is Professional Love

Readit2 trains adults to inspire children to love to read and learn - and is now on a roll to train parents of under 5s to realise the joys book sharing has for both parent and infant booktrust.org.uk/news-and-featu…

I love this! Get the small details right- focus on evidence into action, make it engaging and fun, identify the change makers! #pedalconference2024