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Fliss James
@flissj.bsky.social
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🌟Assistant Head Teacher Sheringham Nursery School & Children’s Centre
🌟Director @elresearchsch.bsky.social
🌟#earlyyears

https://sheringham-nur.org.uk
https://researchschool.org.uk/eastlondon
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booktrust.org.uk
Thanks to @thetimes.com for joining us, @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social & @profsamwass.bsky.social to explore the neuroscience of early shared reading.

This is why it’s key we #GetBritainReading & why our #ReadingRights report explores how to make that happen 👇

www.thetimes.com/uk/get-brita...
How bedtime stories synchronise your child’s brain with yours
When parents read to young children their neural patterns begins to align, an experience no screen can match
www.thetimes.com
November 2, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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education.ox.ac.uk
We're delighted to welcome @melissapren.bsky.social and @flissj.bsky.social to the Department!

Melissa and Fliss will be will be supporting Dr Sandra Mathers to create materials for the new PGDip in Early Childhood Education 💡🧩
elresearchsch.bsky.social East London Research School @elresearchsch.bsky.social · Jul 22
We are delighted to announce that @melissapren.bsky.social and @flissj.bsky.social have been awarded 𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝗵𝗮𝗺 𝗙𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝘂𝘀 with the Department of Education, University of Oxford. @education.ox.ac.uk
July 23, 2025 at 11:39 AM
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elresearchsch.bsky.social
We are delighted to announce that @melissapren.bsky.social and @flissj.bsky.social have been awarded 𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝗵𝗮𝗺 𝗙𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝘂𝘀 with the Department of Education, University of Oxford. @education.ox.ac.uk
July 22, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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abrighterstart.bsky.social
𝗪𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝗹𝘆 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗥𝗘𝗖 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵!!

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@elresearchsch.bsky.social @flissj.bsky.social @melissapren.bsky.social @juliangrenier.bsky.social @sineadh.bsky.social @theeef.bsky.social @ncb.org.uk
June 16, 2025 at 2:29 PM
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elresearchsch.bsky.social
𝗪𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝗹𝘆 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗥𝗘𝗖 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵!!

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@abrighterstart.bsky.social @flissj.bsky.social @melissapren.bsky.social @juliangrenier.bsky.social @sineadh.bsky.social @theeef.bsky.social @ncb.org.uk
June 16, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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elresearchsch.bsky.social
Would you like to learn more about supporting children’s language and literacy in early childhood classrooms?

Join us for a special online event with Professor Shayne Piasta and Dr. @sineadh.bsky.social
🗓 Tuesday, 6th May 2025
🕓 4:00 PM – 5:15 PM (GMT)

👉Sign up here:🔗 forms.gle/wqtHS8JFYWJZ...
April 28, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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doctorchungie.bsky.social
It was such a pleasure being part of this project with @sineadh.bsky.social @elresearchsch.bsky.social @flissj.bsky.social @ioe.bsky.social. Thanks to @nurseryworld.bsky.social for the wonderful article. #education #earlyyears #WeAreIOE #UCLEast

www.nurseryworld.co.uk/content/feat...
How a project with families is boosting children's writing right from the start - Nursery World
How an early writing project has been working with researchers, schools and communities to encourage the literacy skills of children. By Caroline Vollans
www.nurseryworld.co.uk
April 2, 2025 at 9:48 AM
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sineadh.bsky.social
Really happy to see this article about our wonderful Write from the Beginning project @flissj.bsky.social @doctorchungie.bsky.social @ioe.bsky.social @elresearchsch.bsky.social

www.nurseryworld.co.uk/content/feat...
How a project with families is boosting children's writing right from the start - Nursery World
How an early writing project has been working with researchers, schools and communities to encourage the literacy skills of children. By Caroline Vollans
www.nurseryworld.co.uk
March 26, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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thenfer.bsky.social
NEW - Providing sustained skill development starting from early childhood is key to meeting future workforce needs.

For more from our latest #Skills2035 working paper, visit the following links 👇

🟣 More info: bit.ly/3D9xEjn
🟣 Key findings and reports: bit.ly/41q7kuY
New research report - The Skills Imperative 2035: The implications of research on childhood skill development for addressing future skills needs in England
February 20, 2025 at 7:46 AM
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juliangrenier.bsky.social
Interested in keeping up with research evidence in early years education?

Subscribe to my free monthly newsletter on LinkedIn ⤵️

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Early Years Evidence in Action | LinkedIn
Dr Julian Grenier CBE | 7 essential reads about research and practice in the early years.
www.linkedin.com
February 14, 2025 at 7:06 AM
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booktrust.org.uk
If you want to share a really special gift this #ValentinesDay, read to a child.

It's an expression of love that will last a lifetime ❤️ @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social
February 14, 2025 at 8:29 AM
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eyfsclaire.bsky.social
This made me laugh. Very early years. Funny Moo Deng.
A photo of Moo Deng with sand on her snout with a caption saying I WAS NOT EATING SAND.
February 11, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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juliangrenier.bsky.social
Research evidence suggests that effective parental engagement can boost young children’s learning by five months.

But - how can we achieve this in practice?

My new blog for Parenta considers practical strategies to boost parental engagement ⤵️

www.parenta.com/2025/01/15/p...
The Secret To Effective Parental Engagement | Parenta.com
Discover how effective parental engagement can boost children's learning by 5 months. Practical tips, strategies, and tools for early years success!
www.parenta.com
February 10, 2025 at 6:27 AM
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doctorchungie.bsky.social
I'm so proud to be part of this amazing project!

@sineadh.bsky.social @flissj.bsky.social @elresearchsch.bsky.social @ioe.bsky.social

#DLL #WeAreIOE #LoveUCL #earlyyears #EarlyChildhoodEducation #edchat #education #UCLEast #UCLEastEngage

www.ucl.ac.uk/ioe/news/202...
Working with parents and teachers in the nursery classroom to give the best start in writing | IOE - Faculty of Education and Society
An IOE project led by Dr Sinéad Harmey collaborated with families and their nursery school in East London to create strategies that develop children’s writing skills from an early age.
www.ucl.ac.uk
February 9, 2025 at 9:25 AM
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hmadgwick.bsky.social
What Alex said ⏬⏬⏬

I've yet to speak to a teacher or school leader who hasn't had thoughts or opinions about how the system they work within could be improved.

If this describes you, please join our community of engaged educators.

educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/networks/eef...
February 8, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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cathgripton.bsky.social
Part 2 of our Nursery World series about spatial reasoning in the early years www.nurseryworld.co.uk/content/feat...
Spatial reasoning part 2: Developing 'body sense' - Nursery World
How do children develop embodied learning? By Prof Emily Farran, Dr Catherine Gripton and Dr Andrea Lancaster
www.nurseryworld.co.uk
February 8, 2025 at 6:58 PM
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melissapren.bsky.social
Excited to be delivering a second workshop at Brent Early Years Family Hub and BSiL Conference with @flissj.bsky.social. Impressed with the joined up thinking in Brent's early years strategy 🤩
February 8, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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benniekara.bsky.social
Can’t wait to be there! It’s going to be such a useful event.
elresearchsch.bsky.social East London Research School @elresearchsch.bsky.social · Feb 7
With keynotes from @benniekara.bsky.social & Jeffrey Boakye, this conference is being hosted by the five Research Schools across London & the South-East. 🤩

Find out more about the conference, browse the workshops on offer & BOOK TICKETS HERE ⬇️
www.unlock-ed.org
February 7, 2025 at 7:32 PM
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elresearchsch.bsky.social
With keynotes from @benniekara.bsky.social & Jeffrey Boakye, this conference is being hosted by the five Research Schools across London & the South-East. 🤩

Find out more about the conference, browse the workshops on offer & BOOK TICKETS HERE ⬇️
www.unlock-ed.org
February 7, 2025 at 5:42 PM
flissj.bsky.social
Brilliant to be at the Brent Early Years Conference today with @melissapren.bsky.social and have the opportunity to hear
@alison-morton.bsky.social’s inspiring presentation 🤩

What happens early matters for a lifetime 💖 #earlyyears
February 7, 2025 at 10:18 AM
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ioe.bsky.social
A project led by @sineadh.bsky.social, collaborating with families and their nursery school, shared and compiled strategies to develop children’s writing abilities.

By engaging with East London communities, the team aim to bridge gaps between research and practice.
www.ucl.ac.uk/ioe/news/2025/...
Working with parents and teachers in the nursery classroom to give the best start in writing | IOE - Faculty of Education and Society
An IOE project led by Dr Sinéad Harmey collaborated with families and their nursery school in East London to create strategies that develop children’s writing skills from an early age.
www.ucl.ac.uk
February 4, 2025 at 12:28 PM
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sineadh.bsky.social
Really excited to have received a UCL East Community Engagement development grant to continue this work in East London with @flissj.bsky.social @doctorchungie.bsky.social @elresearchsch.bsky.social
February 3, 2025 at 6:55 AM
flissj.bsky.social
Really proud to have been involved in this project & so excited to be able to continue working with @sineadh.bsky.social & @doctorchungie.bsky.social to develop the next phase of work! @ioe.bsky.social #earlyyears 🤩
Working with parents and teachers in the nursery classroom to give the best start in writing | IOE - Faculty of Education and Society
An IOE project led by Dr Sinéad Harmey collaborated with families and their nursery school in East London to create strategies that develop children’s writing skills from an early age.
www.ucl.ac.uk
February 2, 2025 at 9:59 PM
flissj.bsky.social
We’ve found a lovely peaceful spot to have our snack at #ForestSchool. The children can watch the ducks and geese in the water as well as the cows grazing nearby. 🦆🪿🐄🌳

As we sat in the winter sun, one of the children commented:
“Wow my forest school is so beautiful.” 🥹
#earlyyears #nature
January 30, 2025 at 6:58 PM
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booktrust.org.uk
It's #ParentMentalHealthDay, but did you know shared reading can have a positive impact on parents and carers as well as children?

Research shows it reduces parental stress, enabling carers to provide the sensitive, nurturing interactions their children need 👇

www.booktrust.org.uk/what-we-do/i...
A photo of a woman and child sharing a book plus the words: "Shared reading reduces parental stress". Plus the source: Canfield, C. F., Miller, E. B., Shaw, D. S., Morris, P., Alonso, A., & Mendelsohn, A. L. (2020). Beyond language: Impacts of shared reading on parenting stress and early parent–child relational health. Developmental psychology, 56(7), 1305.
January 30, 2025 at 7:57 AM