Gender in Early Years – Ideas Into Action Conference 10th July 2018
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.100″ custom_padding=”0px|||”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_image src=”https://www.bristolearlyyears.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/BMIEY-conference-20181.jpg” _builder_version=”3.0.100″][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.100″]Members of the Early Years Consultants’ team and Lead Teachers attended this conference which was organised by the Men in Early Years Network. The network seeks to create a space for discussion around gender in the Early Years. It looks at […]
Bristol Men in Early Years to welcome Professor Gina Rippon – Tuesday 16th January 2018
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”2_3″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.85″ background_layout=”light”] 2.30 pm Tuesday 16th January 2018, Filton Avenue Primary School, Lockleaze Road. Bristol Men in Early Years (BMIEY) are excited to welcome Professor Gina Rippon, Aston University to the next Network CPD Meeting: Professor Gina Rippon is an international expert on brain-imaging techniques, and Emeritus Professor of Cognitive Neuroimaging at the […]
10th Annual Early Years Conference, Doncaster – November 2016
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] Bristol Men in Early Years were fortunate enough to attend the second day of the conference hosted at Doncaster University. Focusing on ‘Narrowing the Gap’, the day tackled the disparity between the achievements of girls and boys, providing some insight into the reasoning alongside […]
4th SIG gender balance research conference in Dublin, Ireland: Gender Balance in ECEC: new research perspectives
The 4rd SIG research conference invited to an open debate on gender balance issues based on reports on national and regional developments, and recent research studies. Shaddai and Oscar, from the network, were present and took part on the day. Round table talks and dialogues in small groups gave room for exchange. 26 researchers from […]
BMIEYN Men at Work – NDNA Feature – August 2016
Shaddai, on the Leadership team with the network, was recently invited to comment on the lack of representation for the low numbers of men working in Early Years Education. Read the full article
Teachers’ TV featuring Men in Early Years
Teacher’s TV made a film about 3 male practitioners working at Filton Avenue a few years ago. This can be viewed below:
Meet the male teachers changing the perception of nursery school education – June 2016
“For far too long we’ve had an upside down education system – with all the emphasis on the importance of GCSE, A Level and university,” explains Jay Ramsey, 40, a nursery teacher at St Werburgh’s Park School in Bristol. “But research shows that the influence of a good quality nursery environment continues to be felt […]
BMIEYN at National Men in Early Years Conference – February 2016
Bristol Men in Early Years Network recently made the trip down to Southampton to take part in the first ever National Men in Early Years Conference hosted by David Wright, of Paint Pots Nurseries, and Gary Crawford. The day was an overwhelming success with plenty of support for the BMIEY network. Our stall was busy […]
Men making a difference in early years education – February 2016
A group of highly motivated male teachers, practitioners and professionals from Bristol have joined forces to encourage more men to consider a career in early years and challenge common stereotypes about males in the profession. Read full article here.