Community-based early childhood research: A sharing and discussion event

Organised by the Education and Childhood Research Group (ECRG).

Key Information:

Date and time
Thu 30 November 2023
18:00 - 19:30
Location
Room 2S708 (S block), UWE Bristol, Further info
Contact
Dr Tim Clark tim.clark@uwe.ac.uk
Cost
Free
Attendance
Booking required
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About the event

This session is aimed at early childhood students, practitioners and academics and will showcase two examples of community-based early childhood research in Bristol early years settings. There will also be time for networking, discussing research ideas and opportunities, and reflecting on the potential for future events and activities.   

Featured talks:

  • Researchful and reflective practice – Sam Williams and Clair Sammons (Redcliffe Nursery School)

    Sam and Clair will illustrate the role of research in supporting and informing pedagogy at Redcliffe Nursery School. 

  • Untapped stories – Frances Giampapa (University of Bristol);Mandy Collier King (Ilminster Avenue Nursery School); Luci Gorell Barnes (Socially Engaged Artist/UWE Bristol PhD student)
     
    The ‘Untapped Stories’ project explored the embodied, affective experiences of a Bristol nursery school community during the pandemic through co-produced arts-based methods.

Registration

All welcome, please register your attendance for refreshments. 

  • Cost: Free
  • Attendance: Booking required

Location

Room 2S708 (S block)
UWE Bristol
Coldharbour Lane
Bristol
BS16 1QY
UK

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