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Passionate About Early Years Education?
The Early Years Collective, is your go-to online community for everything Early Years! Stay updated with the latest news, trends, and insights from the vibrant world of early childhood education.
Why Join Us?
The Early Years Collective is a dynamic group for professionals across the industry to exchange knowledge, spark inspiration, and foster collaboration. We bring together early years centres, influential educators, industry leaders, and innovative brands, creating a rich tapestry of expertise and support.
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Exclusive Benefits for Our Members
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with key figures in the industry through our exclusive events and webinars. Build relationships that can propel your career and broaden your horizons.
- Cutting-Edge Updates: Be the first to know about the latest industry news and VTCT updates. Stay ahead of the curve with insights from top experts.
- Empower Your Learners: Access resources and strategies to inspire and guide your learners towards fulfilling careers in early years education.
- Have Your Say: Your voice matters! Contribute to discussions on key topics and help shape the future of early years education. Together, we can drive positive change.
Don’t miss out on being part of this vibrant community. Register now and start your journey with The Early Years Collective!
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Uncover expert insights
Our experts have shared exclusive insights on the sector's trajectory and how collaboration can enhance it. With each holding over 30 years of industry experience, you can delve into their expertise here.
As Head of Training and Development at Kids Planet, I’m deeply invested in ensuring that every child has access to high-quality childcare. I welcome the government’s commitment to providing more funded childcare places.
As Early Years Education continues to evolve, the importance of comprehensive training for the workforce remains constant. After 31 years in the industry I’ve witnessed how eager those tasked with nurturing young minds are to do the best job that they can.
In my three decades as a specialist in the early years sector, I’ve seen firsthand the challenges that confront the industry. The early years sector isn’t just important – it’s crucial in shaping a child’s development, laying the foundation for their lifelong learning.
As the Early Years and Childcare sector grapples with both anticipation and anxiety surrounding the increase in free childcare hours, recent apprenticeship data offers renewed optimism for the industry’s future.
Watch a preview of our Early Years Apprenticeship webinar
Industry experts, Mark Child (VTCT), Sandy Silvester (Busy Bees), Gill Mason (Kids Planet Day Nurseries) and Priya Kanabar (Kids in Motion) uncover practical strategies to revive the sector. In addition to uncovering the importance of apprenticeships for the industry, the session’s insights include:
- Changes to standards and implementing the revised Early Years Educator
- Secrets to OFSTED success
- Successfully navigating SEND in settings
Book an exploratory call with Mark
With over 60 years of awarding and assessment experience, VTCT partners with you to make delivering Early Years Education effortless. You can expect high quality qualifications, swift EPA bookings, quick results, free toolkits and support from experts who understand the early years industry.