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BECERA Conference has been held annually since 2010. It aims to stimulate, support, create and disseminate rigorous, grounded and conceptual knowledge and its applications to early childhood services.
The time has come for us to part, but never fear - in just over 365 days from now we will reconvene at BECERA2027!
We would like to offer our thanks to everybody who made today incredible Thank you so much for an amazing day of connection and learning!

See you next year.

#BECERA2026 #BECERA2027
February 16, 2026 at 5:30 PM
The end of the day is drawing near, but not before our final Symposium! Join us for Set D; further information is available here: buff.ly/RQQ2H1u
#BECERA2026 #BECERA #Birmingham
February 16, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Time for another coffee before we begin our final Symposium, Set D. View the full programme in more detail here: buff.ly/RQQ2H1u
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February 16, 2026 at 3:40 PM
Delegates at BECERA 2026 will receive 25% off all books when using the discount code BECERA26 at checkout.📚️

Discount code valid until 23:59 BST, 28th February 2026.
Find the full list of books here: buff.ly/cTrFSC6
#BECERA2026 #BECERA @mngssbooks.bsky.social
February 16, 2026 at 3:10 PM
Delegates at BECERA 2026 will receive 25% off all books when using the discount code BECERA26 at checkout.📚️

Discount code valid until 23:59 BST, 28th February 2026.
Find the full list of books here: buff.ly/cTrFSC6
#BECERA2026 #BECERA @mngssbooks.bsky.social
February 16, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Symposium Set C is starting. Enjoy more inspirational presentations from our Early Childhood colleagues: buff.ly/RQQ2H1u
#BECERA2026 #BECERA #EarlyChildhood #Birmingham
February 16, 2026 at 2:20 PM
We hope you're enjoying your day! Don't forget to tag us in your photos or comments online - use hashtag #BECERA2026 or tag our page. Time for a quick break now before Symposium Set C:
buff.ly/RQQ2H1u
#BECERA #EarlyChildhood #Birmingham
February 16, 2026 at 2:10 PM
Symposium Set B is starting. Keep up to speed on any programme changes and more detail on each presentation here: buff.ly/RQQ2H1u
#BECERA2026 #BECERA #Birmingham #EarlyChildhood
February 16, 2026 at 12:55 PM
Time for a lunch break before we progress to Symposium Set B. Rest, relax and connect with your colleagues!
Follow the programme here: buff.ly/RQQ2H1u
#BECERA2026 #BECERA #EarlyChildhood #Birmingham
February 16, 2026 at 12:05 PM
Delegates at BECERA 2026 will receive 25% off all books when using the discount code BECERA26 at checkout.📚️

Discount code valid until 23:59 BST, 28th February 2026.
Find the full list of books here: buff.ly/cTrFSC6
#BECERA2026 #BECERA @mngssbooks.bsky.social
February 16, 2026 at 12:02 PM
More photos from our Poster Session at #BECERA2026
February 16, 2026 at 11:13 AM
Enjoying the poster presentation at #BECERA2026
February 16, 2026 at 10:58 AM
Please visit our Poster Session from 10.05-10.50. Stay up to date as to the day's events here on socials and also on buff.ly/RQQ2H1u
#BECERA2026 #BECERA #EarlyChildhood #Birmingham #CPD
February 16, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Professor Peter Moss is framing his keynote through the current poly crisis and reminds us that crisis provides real opportunity for change…
#BECERA2026
February 16, 2026 at 9:29 AM
Delegates at BECERA 2026 will receive 25% off all books when using the discount code BECERA26 at checkout.📚️

Discount code valid until 23:59 BST, 28th February 2026.
Find the full list of books here: buff.ly/cTrFSC6
#BECERA2026 #BECERA @mngssbooks.bsky.social
February 16, 2026 at 9:02 AM
Welcome to BECERA 2026! 😊

We are looking forward enormously to the opportunity to meet together and share our knowledge, research and passions about these issues at our 2026 Annual BECERA conference.

Read Chris and Tony's full welcome here: buff.ly/u1OcAhI
#BECERA2026 #BECERA #Welcome
February 16, 2026 at 8:30 AM
Welcome to #BECERA2026! We are delighted to have you all joining us in Birmingham for this inspirational day. Stay up-to-date with any programme changes here and on: buff.ly/RQQ2H1u
#BECERA #Birmingham #EarlyChildhood
February 16, 2026 at 8:01 AM
In this guest post, authors discuss working with early childhood teachers in South Australia to support their understandings of children’s emergent understandings of the abstract ‘written’ language of mathematics, as they transition from home to kindergarten and school. buff.ly/ataPzB4
February 16, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Dr Meera Oke and Busra Gultekin discuss rationale and findings of the DigiLEP research project which explores digital competencies of ECEC educators in Ireland and how they use digital technology in their daily practice. buff.ly/sSn5ifH
February 15, 2026 at 4:00 PM
This BECERA 2026 post considers a broader definition of multilingualism, “encapsulating the many ways that human beings communicate with one another; not only linguistically (...) but also through body language, sign language, physical literacy and the expressive arts.” buff.ly/iN4CXPG
February 15, 2026 at 12:00 PM
In their guest post, authors explore how participative rights can be embedded in everyday teaching and learning so that children’s perspectives actively shape pedagogy, curriculum making, and school culture. buff.ly/xrtUH2V #BECERA2026
February 15, 2026 at 9:00 AM
In their BECERA 2026 guest post, The Reception Class Teacher Network (RCTN) coordinators explore how early years practitioners are navigating transitions into post-digital practice. buff.ly/1RfPMt4 #BECERA2026
February 14, 2026 at 6:00 PM
In her guest post, Naomi Nirupa David discusses her exploration of how transnational families in Australia navigate complex nationness and cultural connections through their familial curriculum making. buff.ly/vgMiUMb #BECERA2026
February 14, 2026 at 2:38 PM
In this post, authors Kate Shelley and Ceri Williams argue that playful, story-based approaches support continuity of learning and uphold children’s agency as they move into more formal educational settings.
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February 14, 2026 at 12:00 PM
In this post for BECERA 2026, Eden Khaw explores educators’ perspectives on effective pedagogical practices, the role of curriculum and policy, and the challenges faced when supporting first language learning for children with different abilities in preschool settings. buff.ly/ILG6VOr
#BECERA2026
February 12, 2026 at 6:00 PM