Dr. Michael Ungar: Why building resilience in children matters

Dr. Michael Ungar shares why building resilience in children is vital for their well-being and ability to learn and develop. Dr. Michael Ungar is both a family therapist and internationally-renowned researcher in the field of social and psychological resilience. As Director of the Resilience Research Centre at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Canada, he has published…

ByCatherine Varney12 April 20220Comments

Early Years Little Lockdowners Panellists TTS Welcome

Alistair Bryce-Clegg: Find out more about the host of our ‘Little Lockdowners’ webinar

Alistair Bryce-Clegg joins our panel of global experts as they discuss the potential impacts of lockdown on early years children. Alistair Bryce-Clegg is an award-winning Early Years author, blogger, product designer and advocate of play. His work has been published in several books and magazines, and he has worked as an Early Years advisor for…

ByCatherine Varney12 April 20220Comments

Early Years Little Lockdowners Register Welcome

Register now to view our Little Lockdowners webinar on 5th May!

Sign up to our 'Little Lockdowners' webinar panel discussion to hear from: Dr Michael Ungar, world-renowned resilience expert and Director of the Resilience Research Centre at Dalhousie University in Canada Erika Christakis, Early Childhood Educator and New York Times bestselling author Alistair Bryce-Clegg, Early Years expert and global webinar host Professor David…

ByCatherine Varney12 April 20220Comments

Early Years Little Lockdowners TTS Welcome

What does historic hardship tell us about the future of Little Lockdowners?

Can past events like poverty and war help us to understand what the long-term impacts pandemic environments will have on early years children? We speak to a global expert to gather exclusive insight. There are apparent similarities between the environments created by the pandemic and poverty and war. Not least: relentless fear, job losses and…

ByCatherine Varney12 April 20220Comments

Leadership Steam

5-minute webinar highlight: STEAM in early years

A STEAM learning approach can help children embrace creativity, curiosity and learn critical problem-solving skills. nFind out from Early Years Consultant Alistair Bryce-Clegg how teachers can use STEAM to help prepare children for their futures. https://youtu.be/Yxhd7QOn_oU More from Alistair Bryce-Clegg >> Read more

ByCatherine Varney4 March 20220Comments

Leadership Steam

5-minute webinar highlight: Inspiring Curiosity, Creativity and Collaboration

Encouraging children and young people to learn and become curious learners is an integral element of STEAM. Watch Anne-Marie Imafidon and our panel discuss this below. Find out about how leaders can make evidence-based decisions about STEAM provision >> Read more

ByCatherine Varney4 March 20220Comments

Leadership Steam

5-minute webinar highlight: Resilience in the Workplace

To find out how building resilience in STEAM feeds into a real working environment, we spoke to Astronaut Marsha Ivins. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kO9MAd8YAI More from Marsha Ivins >> Read more

ByCatherine Varney4 March 20220Comments

Leadership Steam

5-minute webinar highlight: Teaching STEAM in the classroom

Primary Teacher and Consultant Simon Hunt reveals his top tips for best-practice STEAM teaching in the classroom. u00a0 https://youtu.be/yALtMxD4QRE Read more on teaching STEAM in the classroom >> Read more

ByCatherine Varney4 March 20220Comments

Leadership Steam

5-minute webinar highlight: Technology in education

Technology in education has transformed the way we teach and learn. Understanding how to harness its power can result in more effective teaching. nIn this video, Global EdTech Consultant Craig Kemp explains how teachers can use STEAM teaching to help prepare students for their future. https://youtu.be/M7dBVajPZ8M Read more on technology and STEAM >> Read more

ByCatherine Varney4 March 20220Comments

Inspire Steam

5-minute webinar highlight: Tim Peake’s Journey to Success

Inspirations and influences in our younger years are often the catalyst for future decisions. For British ESA Astronaut Tim Peake, a passion for aviation and an interest in the Cadets inspired him to become an Apache pilot, flight instructor, test pilot, and astronaut. Watch Tim tell his story below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ClkHKVt2et8 Find out more about why STEAM…

ByCatherine Varney2 March 20220Comments

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Dr. Michael Ungar: Why building resilience in children matters

Alistair Bryce-Clegg: Find out more about the host of our ‘Little Lockdowners’ webinar

Register now to view our Little Lockdowners webinar on 5th May!

What does historic hardship tell us about the future of Little Lockdowners?

5-minute webinar highlight: STEAM in early years

5-minute webinar highlight: Inspiring Curiosity, Creativity and Collaboration

5-minute webinar highlight: Resilience in the Workplace

5-minute webinar highlight: Teaching STEAM in the classroom

5-minute webinar highlight: Technology in education

5-minute webinar highlight: Tim Peake’s Journey to Success

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