early years

  • Walsh, G. (2021) Play in Practice during the Pandemic: Full Report

    PlayBoard NI, Stranmillis University College and the Controlled Schools’ Support Council recently embarked on a collaborative research project to examine […]

  • Walsh, G. (2011) Playful structure: a novel image of early years pedagogy for primary school classrooms

    Playful structure is a new pedagogic image representing a more balanced and integrated perspective on early years pedagogy, aiming to […]

  • McConnell (2018) Empirical studies on early intervention services for toddlers aged 24–36 months: A systematic review

    This systematic review aimed to examine empirical evidence relating to the level and developmental appropriateness of service provision for two-year-olds. […]

  • Walsh, G. (2014) Impact of a play‐based curriculum in the first two years of primary school: literacy and numeracy outcomes over seven years

    In 2000–2002 an innovative early years curriculum, the Enriched Curriculum (EC), was introduced into 120 volunteer schools across Northern Ireland, […]

  • Walsh, G. (2017) Playful Teaching and Learning

    Every early years practitioner should be able to captivate and maintain the interest of young children in their setting, through […]

  • Walsh, G. (2017) Pillars for Practice for Playful Teaching and Learning

     

Bloomer, S., Purdy, N. Gibson, K., Orr, K. (2022) The Assessment of Vocational Education and Training Qualifications

Bloomer, S., Purdy, N. Gibson, K., Orr, K. (2022) The Assessment of Vocational Education and Training Qualifications

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Purdy, N. Gibson, K., Orr, K., Tsang, K. (2022) Perceptions of Level 4 & 5 Qualifications in Northern Ireland

Purdy, N. Gibson, K., Orr, K., Tsang, K. (2022) Perceptions of Level 4 & 5 Qualifications in Northern Ireland

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Walsh (2021) Play in Practice during the Pandemic: Summary Report

Walsh (2021) Play in Practice during the Pandemic: Summary Report

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