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No Ambulances Available: My Dad's Fight Against the unknown. He is not out of the woods yet
Then, the unimaginable happened, no ambulances were available. As I write this my dad is still in a critical condition. When my dad...

Dr. Aaron Bradbury
Mar 19, 20255 min read


What would Bronfenbrenner think about the approach to 'School Readiness' in Early Years Education?
Urie Bronfenbrenner, known for his Ecological Systems Theory, would likely have a critical and nuanced perspective on the school...

Dr. Aaron Bradbury
Mar 5, 20254 min read


Why "School Readiness" Shouldn’t Be the Goal for Our Five Year Olds
In early childhood education, the term "school readiness" is often used as a benchmark for success. The idea is simple: ensure that...

Dr. Aaron Bradbury
Feb 28, 20254 min read


Exploring Tuff Trays - Are We Overusing Tuff Trays in the Early Years?
Before you come for me as I am about to say something about the beloved tuff tray here me out. I am coming at this angle from seeing...

Dr. Aaron Bradbury
Jan 27, 20254 min read


The Pedagogy of Play in Early Years: Addressing Misconceptions and Unlocking Opportunities.
The world of early childhood education is one that constantly evolves, shaped by research, policy, and practice. The poster titled ...

Dr. Aaron Bradbury
Jan 23, 20254 min read


Play Matters: Play advocacy and sharing of knowledge.
‘Play is the highest expression of human development in childhood for it alone is the free expression of what is in a child’s soul.’...

Dr. Aaron Bradbury
Nov 20, 20243 min read


The Early Years crisis no one is talking about. Don’t let them go.
Retention and recruitment in the early years is not a new phenomenon. The Early Years Alliance , LEYF , and Bradbury and Meechan...

Dr. Aaron Bradbury
Oct 6, 20244 min read


School Readiness or 'School' Readiness
So, September is here, and our youngest pupils are now starting school. Most parents find this an exciting milestone, but also a...

Maureen Hunt
Sep 17, 20244 min read


The Early Years and the Election 2024
When it comes to the election, you may be wondering who's the best option, but it is not my place to tell you who to vote for. Don't get...

Dr. Aaron Bradbury
Jun 16, 20247 min read


Balancing Structured Learning and Play: Reflections on a recent visit to one Kindergarten in Shanghai, China.
In December of 2023, we were warmly invited to visit Shanghai for a cross institutional marketing visit. In the early stages of...

Dr. Aaron Bradbury
Jan 27, 20246 min read


The Community Playthings’ activity tray table – a tuff tray with a difference
It’s no secret that I don’t get the tuff tray craze. Stick something in it, make it look pretty, and then get some likes on social media....

Dr. Aaron Bradbury
Jan 8, 20243 min read
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