Author Archives: Jane Dorrian

In this thought-provoking post Dr Eleonora Teszenyi asks us to reflect on how children we support children in feeling they matter and they belong. It is argued that children, like all humans, have an innate desire to feel important and … Continue reading →

In this post Jo Josephidou talks about her latest work with the Froebel Trust which looks at outdoor practices with very young children. We are all familiar with the ubiquitous message about the importance of children being outdoors and especially … Continue reading →

As New Zealand commemorates Waitangi Day, Karen Horsley reflects on learning in collaboration with kaiako (educators), tamariki (children) and places in two Early Childhood Education (ECE) centres in New Zealand. Waitangi Day is a national day in Aotearoa, New Zealand … Continue reading →

Do you have a professional or personal interest in learning opportunities for young children? Are you working with children or are you a parent or carer? Jo Josephidou is part of the team that have created a new free course, … Continue reading →

There has been a lot going on with the Early Childhood team here at the OU, so have a look at our new brochure to find out more- here’s the link: Early_Childhood_Leaflet_FINAL  

This blog is based on the presentation given by Jackie Musgrave at the recent BECERA conference The BECERA conference on 22nd February was a great opportunity to share the latest instalment of the research that Jane Payler and I started … Continue reading →

By Dr Joanne Josephidou, Programme Lead, Early Childhood, The Open University Recently, I had the opportunity to present at the BECERA conference along with my colleague Dr Nicola Kemp from Canterbury Christ Church University.  We talked about some initial findings … Continue reading →

Professor Jane Payler writes about her research with an often forgotten group of children in this post, which is though-provoking and powerful. Imagine yourself in this situation. You are seven-years-old. Police bang noisily on the front door shouting, ’Open up! … Continue reading →

In this post Jonathan Rix reflects upon his recent visit to the University of Debrecen to present on a project exploring the development of an early years, rights respecting pedagogy with OU colleagues Eleonora Teszenyi and Natalie Canning and John Parry. … Continue reading →