The British Association for Early Childhood Education (Early Education), founded in 1923, is the leading national voluntary organisation for early years practitioners and parents with members and branches in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales.

Early Education promotes the right of all children to education of the highest quality.

It provides support, advice and information on best practice for everyone concerned with the education and care of young children from birth to eight.

It is an established national organisation with the expertise and experience to support the development of the early years workforce.
 

Life in every limb: Health and wellbeing- the physical dimension
Early Education National Conference 11 and 12 May 2012:
The London branch of Early Education is hosting this year’s conference in Olympic London, with speakers including Linda Pound, Sally Goddard Blythe, Penny Greenland and Jan White. The event will be chaired by Helen Moylett.
This year’s event will focus on the importance of movement and physical exploration, with expert speakers discussing the outdoor environment and the vitality of children.Click here to find out more.

Early Education Baby Room Special Interest Group meeting: Wednesday 29 February 2012 12pm – 3.15pm
To support the work of all those working with the youngest children, Early Education is pleased to announce the second meeting of the Early Education Baby Room Special Interest Group. The meeting is open to anyone who is interested in the care and education of children under three, especially babies. Places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis, with priority given to members of Early Education. For more information about this special interest group and details about how to book your place, click here

Press release - New Early Education publication explores how rather than what children learn....
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Press Release -  Early Education welcomes Dame Clare Tickell’s overwhelming endorsement of the Early Years Foundation Stage.... read more

Press Release -  Early Education says findings and recommendations of the Frank Field Independent Review on Poverty and Life Chances fly in the face of Coalition Government early years policy direction.... read more

Press Release - Government decisions threaten to decimate quality early childhood education and care in England and undermine their own agenda to support the most disadvantaged families first and foremost.... read more

Press release - Early Education responds to the launch of the review of the Coalition Government’s review of the Early Years Foundation Stage... read more

2010 Election special: political parties share their vision for quality, effective early childhood education with Early Education... read more

Early Education Scotland Grant is now available for Early Education members in Scotland ...  read more

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Early Education is the leading UK voluntary organisation that supports practitioners, parents and others who are not just involved in the development of young children, but committed to ensuring that they - and all children from birth to eight - receive the best possible care and education. click here