All posts by Karen Boardman

Royal Foundation for Early Childhood

The Royal Foundation for Early Childhood Launch ‘Shaping Us’ Check out the short and powerful launch video here – Layla’s story The Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood  are launching the new #ShapingUs campaign to highlight the importance of early childhood.…
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Published: February 1, 2023 | Category: |

Leading a Culture of Enquiry and Research in Early Years Settings / Schools Webinar 26.01.2023 6.30pm-8.00pm – register here Dr. Elizabeth Carruthers presents an autoethnographic case study about the place of teacher/practitioner research and enquiry in early years settings and schools.…
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Published: January 16, 2023 | Category: |

TACTYC Trustee Lewis Fogarty – Professional Confidence Lewis published an article on the Birth to 5 Matters blog in December 2022. This explores an interesting notion of professional confidence in detail, offering insightful and engaging ideas that leaders and individuals across the early years workforce can think about and try to harness the power of professional confidence..…
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Published: January 12, 2023 | Category: |

TACTYC Statement of support

TACTYC Statement of Support for the work of Liz Pemberton The Black Nursery Manager TACTYC condemns the uninformed attack on the vital work that Liz Pemberton does to promote awareness and understanding of anti-racism and discrimination in her role as The Black Nursery Manager. We thank Liz for her valuable contribution to the Birth to 5 Matters guidance, which supports us all with our practice and provision for under-fives and Reception classrooms. Liz provides an essential informed, thought-provoking and supportive service to colleagues and practitioners working across the early years sector, which has obvious relevance to our wider society.  Given the continuing evidence of the widespread lack of awareness of racist behaviour and the damage this can do, this important training and the messages shared should be welcomed and put into practice. TACTYC are actively working to promote anti-racism, anti-discrimination and inclusion embedded within all training of early years staff and welcome the insight and leadership shown by Liz Pemberton. 
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Published: May 10, 2022 | Category: |

Webinar Series Events

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.
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Published: February 11, 2021 | Category: |

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.…
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Published: January 30, 2021 | Category: |

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/
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Published: January 7, 2021 | Category: |