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Dr Gemma M Ryder

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Senior Lecturer in Early Childhood at UEL ๐Ÿงธ| Researcher๐Ÿ’ก| Author ๐Ÿ“šNeurodivergent Academic ๐Ÿง  | Self-Confessed Geek ๐Ÿค“ | Coffee Lover โ˜•๏ธ & *spoilers* ๐Ÿคซ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ

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๐Ÿ“ New BERA Blog Special Issue!

Reimagining a just early childhood education and care sector in England: Voices from the margins
Guest edited by Micky LeVoguer, Jenny Robson, Gemma Ryder

Read special issue here: bera.ac.uk/blog-special...

05.09.2025 11:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Editorial: Reimagining a just early childhood education and care sector in England: Voices from the margins This special issue arose from critical dialogue about injustice in the early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector in England between diverse people engaged in practice, research and...

I am very excited to announce that after many months of hard work, our BERA Blog Special Edition โ€˜Re-imagining a just ECEC sector in England โ€“ voices from the marginsโ€™, has just been published! The blog is free and you can read the special editiion here:

www.bera.ac.uk/blog/reimagi...

05.09.2025 09:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

For those of you not near Kamloops, do check out my wonderful friend's book based on her and her family's experiences.

19.07.2025 09:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Wow 16! Where has the time gone???

14.04.2025 13:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

My sincerest condolescences to you and your family. Your Dad sounds like the most wonderful man and those special qualities will always be treasured. Take good care of yourself during this difficult time.

30.03.2025 07:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Iโ€™m sad to hear this news, Ali as this must have been a difficult decision to make. There is no shame in having to prioritise other things, as there is only one 'you'. Take pride in what you achieved & gained from the experience. I'm here if you ever need to chat x

23.03.2025 18:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ“„ New article in the EECERJ:


Reflections from the higher education classroom: the role of playful pedagogy in the professional formation of early childhood students

Jenny Robson and Micky LeVoguer

https://buff.ly/4aeXqih

#AcademicResearch #JournalArticle #NewResearch #EECERJ #EECERA

19.02.2025 11:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I've lost count on how many times I have now watched this episode of The Read. It is my comfort viewing to have on in the background when I am writing ๐Ÿ™‚

09.01.2025 14:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Well hello Bluesky!

14.11.2024 20:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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