@JuneOSullivan

CEO of @leyfonline comments and actively campaigns on behalf of all things #Children #EarlyYears, #SocialBusiness & #ChildPoverty https://xitter.cf/t.co/Ya0mPc6mcN

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Around 4.5 million children in the UK are living in poverty, yet poverty is not always immediately visible. In this podcast, I sit down with Baroness Ruth Lister of Burtersett, one of Britains leading voices on poverty and social policy: leyf.org.uk/news/child-pover…

Child Poverty in the UK: What Does It Mean for Children?

Explore how child poverty in the UK affects dignity, belonging and childhood with Baroness Ruth Lister.

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💻 Technology is already shaping our nurseries, whether we consciously design for it or not. Some of it is obvious, other technology is almost invisible. And now AI is accelerating the conversation about AI in Early Years education. leyf.org.uk/news/do-we-need-… @leyfonline #AI

Do We Need an Early Years AI and Digital Childhood Advisory Group? And If So, Why? - LEYF Nurseries

Explore AI in Early Years education, digital literacy, children's rights and nursery design. Should the sector establish an AI advisory group?

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The #OBC works best when the room is curious and occasionally challenging. So bring your questions, evidence, disagreement. Just perhaps leave the pitchfork at home! 📆 10th November 📍 Villiers House, 40 Strand, London WC2N 5RW 🕰️ 4pm - 6.30pm leyf.org.uk/news/get-on-boar…

Get on Board Ofsted: Listen and Respond to the Ofsted Big Conversation - LEYF Nurseries

Back in 2013, I set up the Ofsted Big Conversation (OBC) because, frankly, the relationship between Ofsted and the Early Years sector had become pretty awful. There was frustration, anger and a sense...

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The next London OBC meeting is on the 10th November, and tickets are available now! Please use the link below to get your ticket: app.tickettailor.com/events/… #LondonOBC #Ofsted #OfstedBigConversation

Buy tickets – London OBC - November 2026 – Villiers House, 40 Strand, London

London OBC - November 2026 – Villiers House, 40 Strand, London, Tue 10 Nov 2026 - Bi-annual London Ofsted Big Conversation In 2013, I set up the Ofsted Big Conversation #OBC because I was so dismayed...

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Goodbye to Gloria Steinem, journalist and feminist campaigner. Appreciated for her ability to listen to others, to make others feel seen and heard. Her words and actions, always true to her independent spirit, always with curiosity and a great sense of humour.
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I recently received the 2nd edn. of Birth to Five Matters: Guidance for the Sector, by the Sector. I read the whole book, but found myself particularly interested in three things: sustainability, babies and child development. There is much to like: leyf.org.uk/news/birth-to-fi…

Birth to Five Matters, still matters - LEYF Nurseries

What does the second edition of Birth to Five Matters mean for Early Years practice? June O’Sullivan has written her review.

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What does digital agency actually mean for a three-year-old? I came home from the annual EECERA Conference thinking much harder about children’s how teachers & children can build digital literacy together. My latest blog asks: are we ready? leyf.org.uk/news/digital-lit… @leyfonline

Digital Literacy in Early Years - LEYF Nurseries

How can Early Years settings develop digital and AI literacy? Discover why pedagogy, play, agency and critical thinking matter.

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Clean Up Britain
@cleanupbritainAug 28
We have a lot of selfish and socially-irresponsible people in Britain. They need re-educating and seriously punishing. We’re lobbying for MINIMUM fines to be increased to £1,000.
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I have always liked a good conference. What I value is what happens around the edges: the conversation sparked by a speaker, the colleague who says, “We could try that." ... That’s why I am going to the Cornish Early Childhood Conference in September!: leyf.org.uk/news/getting-awa…

Getting Away to Learn: Why Conferences Still Matter - LEYF Nurseries

I have always liked a good conference. Not necessarily because I want to sit in a chair all day being talked at. In fact, that is probably my definition of a bad one. What I value is what happens...

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In my latest Podcast, Chris Pascal and Tony Bertram share decades of research, experience and practical wisdom to explore the foundations of high-quality Early Years provision. Listen now: leyf.org.uk/?post_type=blog&…

What Does Quality Mean in Early Years? - LEYF Nurseries

What does quality in Early Years education really look like? Chris Pascal OBE and Tony Bertram explore.

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📔 My newest book Nursery by Design: Creating Spaces for Learning and Belonging is out now! Read more below, and the book is available to order on Amazon: leyf.org.uk/news/nursery-by-… @leyfonline

Nursery by Design - A Book Born from Small Steps - LEYF Nurseries

The idea for this book began many years ago with my own daughter. Like many young children, she found saying goodbye in the morning difficult. She wanted one last wave as I left. So, we built a small...

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Today London celebrates #Pride, which is big and @SWFest which is small and local. Both represent community spirit. Enjoy both!
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LitterMapper@LitterMapperUKJun 30
Replying to @cleanupbritain
Please help to shame the brands
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We need to ban black bags as they are ripped apart by foxes and this is the result. @cleanupbritain @KeepBritainTidy
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Clean Up Britain
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We can learn a lot from the Japanese (at this World Cup and beyond)... They are Premier League Pride People!👍
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This retired couple in England worked 6 hours daily for 4 years to create this beautiful garden.
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Arrived at the nursery this morning to find this tipped all across our little car park. We really need to address litter, its a metaphor for disregard and the children consistently tell us how much they hate it. @cleanupbritain @SouthwarkMayor @KeepBritainTidy
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Emma Davis@EmmaDee77May 29
This is now on 197 responses and we’d love to get past the 200 mark. Shares would be appreciated! Thank you 🙂 @twinklresources @EYAlliance @Mr_PaintPots @SheringhamNurs1 @poppygibsonuk @_CREC @NDNAtalk @CoramPACEY @NUCchildminders @JuneOSullivan
Emma Davis@EmmaDee77May 16
Very little research exists on how menopause impacts women working in early years. In collaboration with @EYEearlyEd, this questionnaire aims to develop understanding. If you work in the sector, please consider completing & sharing this questionnaire⬇️ forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/…

Please fill out this form

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Emma Davis@EmmaDee77May 17
Would you mind sharing please? @twinkleyschools @allyfeatherbe @EYAlliance @earlyyearsontap @JuneOSullivan @juliangrenier @NickiDigest
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@Realneo101May 20
Iranian politician Romina Pourmokhtari: “Pedophilia is legal under the Islamic Republic of Iran. They legalized child marriage with girls even younger than 13. “We are trying to raise awareness, but Western feminists are completely ignoring us.”
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