Department for Inclusion, Communities and Educational Practice

17/09/2026

12/09/2026

A lovely morning start to induction day for our FdA Early Years and BA (Hons) Integrated Working with Children and Families students University of Worcester

11/09/2026

We're excited to celebrate the launch of the Department for Inclusion, Communities and Educational Practice (DICEP) at the University of Worcester! 🎉

Join us on Tuesday 6 October 2026 for an evening of networking, inspiration, and connection as we bring together staff, students, alumni and partners to mark this exciting new chapter. We look forward to sharing our vision for inclusive practice, community engagement, and educational excellence.

📍 Joel Richards Suite, University of Worcester Arena
🕕 6.00pm–7.30pm
📅 RSVP by 2 October



DICEP will take over from the Department for Children and Families (DCF), so watch this space as we update our social media over the coming months.

09/09/2026

Congratulations to Class of 2026 who graduated today! 🎓🥂
Always a highlight of the year and a great start to the new academic year!

05/09/2026

A great summer school day with our FdA Early Years students today, including bushcraft and stand up paddleboarding in the afternoon at University of Worcester Lakeside Campus

29/07/2026

Newly published - 2nd edition of Birth to 5 Matters
A fantastic document, full of child centred information, free to download. https://birthto5matters.org.uk/
You can also watch a video (1hr) which explains what's been included in the updated version. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngpeEIF83Qw

Image shows the cover of the updated Birth to Five Matters document. There is a white/grey background and six photos of early years children engaging in enjoyable experiences both inside and outside. Text reads "Birth to 5 Matters, Guidance by the sector, for the sector. Non statutory guidance for the EYFS from the Early Years Coalition www.birthto5matters.org.uk 2nd Edition 2026

29/07/2026

21/07/2026

Join us for National Play Day on Thursday 6th August!

05/07/2026

Ready to take the next step in your Early Years career?
Are you looking for a flexible way to build on your existing Early Years qualification?
Do you want to develop your leadership skills and confidence in practice?
Are you ready to move forward in your career after working as a practitioner?
If so, the FdA Early Years (0–8 years) at the University of Worcester could be the perfect next step for you.
✨ Why choose this course?
-A blended, flexible approach to learning
-Online study activities designed to fit around work and life commitments
-Monthly Saturday face-to-face sessions to support your learning and connect with others
-Flexible tutorial support tailored to your needs
-A strong focus on developing leadership skills for the Early Years sector
-This course is designed to support you to grow professionally while continuing to work in the field you’re passionate about.
📩 Take the next step in your journey today and APPLY NOW to secure your place starting this September. Visit our webpage: https://www.worcester.ac.uk/courses/early-years-0-8-foundation-degree

30/06/2026

Samantha Sutton-Tsang is currently overseeing the SPICE 2026 in collaboration with the Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong to bring English language to children in areas of Hong Kong, immersing them in an English language rich camp in a fun and engaging programme. It kickstarted with the Welcome dinner with the coordinators, interns and UK volunteers enjoying local cuisine in Ma on Shan.