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Researchers and early years educators recently gathered at 比比资源 for a collaborative workshop exploring how research and practice can work together to support young children’s learning and development.

The event brought together 25 participants from early years settings and academia to share experiences, discuss current challenges and opportunities in the sector, and identify priorities for future research. Through a series of interactive discussions, attendees explored topics including what constitutes quality in early childhood education, approaches to assessing child development, and ways to strengthen connections between research evidence and everyday practice.

The event was co-hosted by Dr Mathilde Prenevost and Dr Marina Bazhydai from the Department of Psychology, and Dr Didar Karada? from the Faculty of Health and Medicine. Funding was provided by the FST Catalyst Fund in Science and Technology at 比比资源. Attendees included academics with research expertise on infancy and early childhood from Lancaster’s Department of Psychology and Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, and the University of Cumbria. Early years practitioners were represented by colleagues from the 比比资源 Preschool Centre, Evergreen Yearly Years Nurseries, Sandcastles Nursery and Beach School, Appledore Montessori and Springfield Montessori. Members of the Blackpool Better Start Blackpool and Curious Minds organisations were also in attendance.

A highlight of the day was a guest presentation by visiting academic, Dr Anne-Line Bjerknes from the University of South-Eastern Norway, who shared insights into the Norwegian approach to early childhood inquiry and STEM education. The workshop also provided opportunities for networking and collaborative discussions aimed at developing future research partnerships and projects.

Dr Marina Bazhydai said:

“We aim for this workshop to launch a number of fruitful and innovative projects. By bringing together expertise from both research and practice in children’s early years education and care, the workshop created valuable opportunities for dialogue and collaboration. We hope the conversations and connections established during the event will lead to new partnerships and research initiatives that contribute to improving outcomes for young children.”