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Melissa Prendergast

@melissapren.bsky.social

DHT Sheringham Nursery School & Children's Centre ➑️ building 🧠 Strategic lead @elresearchsch.bsky.social & @abrighterstart.bsky.social ➑️ supporting evidence into action. Mum to a few impressive adults & a cockerpoo. New foster mum. NPQH spring 25 cohort.

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We're delighted to welcome @melissapren.bsky.social and @flissj.bsky.social to the Department!

Melissa and Fliss will be will be supporting Dr Sandra Mathers to create materials for the new PGDip in Early Childhood Education πŸ’‘πŸ§©

23.07.2025 11:39 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks Becky!

22.07.2025 20:56 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Stronger Practice Hub Lead, Newham - Tes Jobs Sheringham Nursery School and Children's Centre, United Kingdom

Find out more and apply via the link.

Got a question? Drop me a message – happy to chat!

www.tes.com/jobs/vacancy...

#education #earlyyears #Edusky #MNS #UKEd #UKEducators #EYFS #EarlyEdUK #EarlyYearsEducation #EarlyChildhoodEducation

17.04.2025 07:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Be part of something meaningful – help us support the early years sector, strengthen practice, and give every child the best possible start in life.

17.04.2025 07:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

You will receive comprehensive training and ongoing support, and you will be joining a team that genuinely prioritises staff wellbeing and professional development.

17.04.2025 07:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

We are looking for an inspiring and organised leader to coordinate the hub’s work, ensuring we consistently meet the key performance indicators set by the Department for Education.

17.04.2025 07:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ“£ We Are Expanding Our Team – Join Us!

We are excited to announce an opportunity to lead @abrighterstart.bsky.social – a key role at the heart of our work supporting the early years sector across London and beyond.

17.04.2025 07:45 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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This month, we’re shining a light on mental health, and our lead writer Caroline Vollans has shared some expert tips! 🌱✨

πŸ‘‰ Read our 2-minute guide on Developing Young Children’s Self-Knowledge & Autonomy 🧠πŸ’ͺ

πŸ”— Check it out here: shorturl.at/WU3n2

#abrighterstart #earlyyears #educators #EYFS

09.04.2025 16:30 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🍡🌳 Tea, Trees, and Talk 🌳🍡

Read our latest blog where Marion Samuel discusses how we can support the mental health and well-being of parents and carers at Sheringham Nursery School & Children’s Centre. πŸ’¬βœ¨

It’s so important to nurture the people who nurture others. 🌱🧑

πŸ‘‰ shorturl.at/li4nh

09.04.2025 12:50 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Investments in the earliest years pay off for children, families and society. Learn about the benefits of building skill upon skill and make your case for early childhood education with the Heckman Curve: bit.ly/2FBVmV1

24.01.2025 17:07 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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The Power of Conversation

In this edition of the LINC Blog, I delve into the profound impact of adult-child conversations on children's early language and cognitive development:

lincprogramme.ie/the-power-of...

21.01.2025 15:47 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks so much! Great to connect with you 🀩

09.02.2025 10:24 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🀩Fully booked session for our showcase on evidence-informed practice!!!
@ncb.org.uk @melissapren.bsky.social

#abrighterstart #strongerpracticehubs #EYFS #earlyyears #education #teaching #ShREC #nursery #educators #practitioners #preschool

31.01.2025 13:49 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Excited to be delivering a second workshop at Brent Early Years Family Hub and BSiL Conference with @flissj.bsky.social. Impressed with the joined up thinking in Brent's early years strategy 🀩

08.02.2025 13:30 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Brilliant to be at the Brent Early Years Conference today with @melissapren.bsky.social and have the opportunity to hear
@alison-morton.bsky.social’s inspiring presentation 🀩

What happens early matters for a lifetime πŸ’– #earlyyears

07.02.2025 10:18 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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