Early Childhood Studies with Plymouth University

Early Childhood Studies with Plymouth University The Early Childhood Studies research team at Plymouth Uni share a common focus on quality experiences for all children. Engage with us for news, events ...

Our team includes staff from a wide variety of backgrounds with particular strengths in child development; sociology; history of childhood; social policy; education; play; leadership and management; child protection; poverty and social exclusion, and evaluation. A common focus for our research activity is an interest in quality experiences for all children. We believe in theoretical-applied research and the importance of promoting learning communities which support the development of young children, families and professionals.

15/08/2026

'This is a huge honour'

31/07/2026
28/07/2026

Speaker Spotlight – Verity Campbell-Barr

💬 "How can we sustain the people who sustain children's learning?"

Recruitment.

Retention.

Professional identity.

Workforce development.

These are some of the defining issues facing Early Childhood Education today.

Professor Verity Campbell-Barr will share research from across the UK and Ireland, offering fresh perspectives on how we can build a profession that people want to join—and stay in.

Whether you're a practitioner, leader, researcher or policymaker, this keynote promises insights that matter.

Join us on 7 November.

https://ow.ly/neRP50ZmVTq

27/07/2026
27/07/2026

📣 Parent Survey 2026 - Have Your Say

👶 Are you a parent or carer of a baby, toddler, or young child? We'd love to hear from you.

🍼 Your feedback will help us better understand the childcare and early years needs of families and ensure that services are accessible, high-quality, and meet the needs of young children.

📝 By completing the Parent Survey 2026, you can help shape future childcare provision and support for families in our area. The survey only takes a few minutes to complete, and every response makes a difference https://bit.ly/4gNYtv2

Just imagine if Plymouth became PLAYmouth, a city that has you children’s play at its heart. With the new play park in t...
24/07/2026

Just imagine if Plymouth became PLAYmouth, a city that has you children’s play at its heart. With the new play park in the city centre, this could become a reality.

Play is so important. Plymouth City Council is launching Play in our Places. This is an engagement campaign over this summer to help shape the future of play provision across our city. As residents you can get involved. Use the QR code here to fill in the in our Places form.

21/07/2026

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