Two chapters authored by Dr Sarah Cousins, Director of Early Years, have been published in a new book Quality in the Early Years.

Sarah authored chapter 6: Policies for Quality Early Years Provision, and co-authored chapter 2: Quality Experiences for Babies and Very Young Children, with Dr Perry Knight, University of Bedfordshire.

The book is edited by Emma Slaughter and is published by Open University Press

Are you looking to develop your early years knowledge and practice?
Would you like to share your experiences with your colleagues and peers?

Join us at one of our free Early Years CPD events

Wednesday 8 June 6pm-8pm
Saturday 11 June 10am-12noon

Our specialist tutors would like to share their knowledge and expertise of key aspects of early years education and offer you an opportunity to network with other early years practitioners.

Attendees will receive a Certificate of Attendance

Find out more and book your FREE place here

Our Foundation and BA (Hons) Degree in Early Childhood is a new programme starting in October 2016.

If you are currently working in the early years sector or associated field, or simply take an interest in how children learn and develop, the Foundation Degree (FdA) in Early Childhood is just for you. You might be an early years educator, a parent, a grandparent or a health worker, for example, or simply wish to extend your knowledge and understanding about early childhood. Further information about this new course can be found here.

We are also offering free Early Years CPD events on Wednesday 8 June 6pm-8pm, and Saturday 11 June 10am-12noon. You can find out more and book your free place here.