Welcome to TACTYC

TACTYC was founded in 1978 by a group of early years teacher trainers who recognised how isolated they were feeling in their work and how supportive and developmental it could be to come together with others in a similar position on a regular basis. Today, TACTYC has broadened its base to welcome people from a wide range of early years backgrounds; early years researchers, education consultants and professionals working with children and families in day-care, education, health, play work and social service contexts. TACTYC also warmly welcomes students from across these areas.

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TACTYC Conference and AGM 19th June 2021

Registration is now open

We are pleased to announce our annual conference ‘Exploring Transitions for children, families, and professionals in 2021. Professional Development for the 21st Century. Where have we been, where are we now, and where are we going?

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The conference begins at 9:30am on Saturday 19th June, 2021 and closes at 12:30pm on Saturday 19th June, 2021. TACTYC’s AGM will also be held at the conference, from 12:00pm to 12:30pm, all members welcome.

TACTYC – Birth to 5 Matters: Guidance by the Sector, for the Sector

A LIVE WEBINAR LED BY NANCY STEWART (PROJECT LEAD FOR THE NEW NON-STATUTORY GUIDANCE DEVELOPED BY EARLY YEARS SE…

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Our 2021 one-day free online conference brings together leaders, speakers and early childhood colleagues to debate and discuss transition for the 21st century

Where have we been, where are we now, and where are we going?

TACTYC is delighted to present this special online conference for all those working in early childhood education and care, including practitioners, advisors, EYs leaders and academics. The conference will focus on ‘Transitions’: Professional Development for the 21st Century. Delegates will gain fresh perspectives and will be able to contribute to a discussion on challenges and opportunities relating to transitions in the 21st century.

Exploring Transitions for Children, Professionals and Policy in 2021

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Do Better- Tackling Racism in Early Years Education and Care’

Diane-Garrison

Diane Garrison’s poignant and timely paper ‘Do Better- Tackling Racism in Early Years Education and Care’ won last years student reflections award.

Join us for a live webinar on Thursday the 25th of March at 6:30pm where Diane will share her reflections on cultural insensitivity, bias and assumptions and the need for those who work with the youngest children to ‘Do Better’.

New reflections paper 2021

In pursuit of pleasure in the Early Years – Lenka Gondekova

Webinar Series Events

TACTYC are delighted to announce a new series of webinars which will be free to members.

As the pandemic continues to impact all our lives, we continue to support the sector through offering free temporary membership, so please share this information within your networks.

Our first webinar, entitled ‘Do Better- Tackling Racism in Early Years Education and Care’ will be led by Diane Garrison- winner of last years student reflections award.

Join TACTYC and join us at our first webinar on Thursday the 25th of March at 6:30pm.

Booking details coming soon.

First 1001 Days update

On 3rd February a new campaign will be launched to raise awareness of the impact of the pandemic and lockdown on babies and their families. #LittleGoodDeed will encourage communities to reach out to families with young children and will also signpost the professional support available to families. You can read more about the campaign here, and we will share more resources ahead of the launch next week. Here is the website link.

On 19th January the 1001 Days Movement launched the Working for Babies report about how local systems worked for babies and their families during the pandemic.

Time to ‘have your say’ on Draft 2 of Birth to Five Matters

It is time to have your say on Draft 2 of Birth to Five Matters here is the link

The survey will close on 26 Feb – plenty of time to ensure that we get lots of feedback!

Birth to Five Matters

Have you responded to the consultation yet? We are urging all our TACTYC members to have their say!
The deadline is Monday 11th January 2021.
Here is the link https://www.birthto5matters.org.uk/have-your-say/

TACTYC acknowledges the support of Helen Tovey and the staff and children of Somerset Nursery, Thomas Coram Nursery and Chesterton Primary School.

Charity Number: 1181278

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