@PGResearchBase

Higher education and professional development base for practitioners in early years, health & social care. An extension of @PenGreen_Corby

 Corby, Northamptonshire
pengreen.org
Joined January 2010
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✨ Ready to take your next step? The FD at Pen Green is designed for working practitioners — 3 study blocks a year, face-to-face teaching & assignments rooted in your everyday practice. 🎥 vimeo.com/1136068103 📅 Open Day Thu 29 Jan, 7am–7pm #EarlyYears #FoundationDegree
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Hadijah returned to education after 20 years & discovered a learning environment at Pen Green where students are held in mind, supported & challenged to grow. Her journey shows what’s possible with the right support. 🔗 Read Hadijah’s story: pengreen.org/2026/01/16/degr…
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Pleased to see our colleague Holly featured in @NASBTT’s newsletter. Her article on preparing early career teachers for the emotional realities of teaching reflects thinking central to our ITT programme. Read: nasbtt.org.uk/redressing-the… Open Day 29 Jan: pengreen.org/event/early-yea…

Redressing the Emotional Imbalance: Preparing Early Career Teachers for the Realities of Teaching...

Teacher retention has become one of the most pressing concerns in English education. National Education Union data indicates that 44% of teachers intend to leave the profession by 2027…

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Learning that begins with practice. Our courses centre on reflection, dialogue, understanding how children & adults learn, & using theory meaningfully. At the heart is praxis – linking theory with everyday practice. Find out more - open day 29 Jan 7am–7pm pengreen.org/event/early-yea…
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Calling all Pen Green alumni — have you booked your place yet? 📅 14 March 2026 | 🕙 10–3 📍 Pen Green Research Base ✨ FREE event with Dr Stella Louis ✨ Inclusive & anti-racist early years practice ✨ £60 conference flash discount 👉 Book now: pengreen.org/event/2026-alum…
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✨ Happy New Year 🎉 Wishing you all the very best for 2026 from all at Pen Green Research
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🖤 BLACK FRIDAY SALE! 🖤 Register your interest 28 Nov–1 Dec and get 20% OFF your Pen Green Conference 2026 booking. Already registered? 👉 Tag a friend in this post to receive your discount code! #PenGreen #EarlyYears #EYFS #BlackFriday #EducationConference #CPD
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📣 Save the Date! Pen Green Annual Conference 2026 ✨ Dave Whitaker – Leading with Kindness ✨ Greg Bottrill – Inner Child Led Pedagogy forms.office.com/e/6jnvS2ZEu… #PenGreen #EarlyYears #RelationalPedagogy #KindnessInEducation #EYFS
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🎓 Your Early Years journey starts here! 🌱 Explore Pen Green’s 2026 Course Roadmap 👣 Start where you are. Grow where you want to be. See the full roadmap below 👇 pengreen.org/pen-green-degre… #PenGreen #EarlyYears #Education #PGCE #Apprenticeship #TeacherTraining #LifelongLearning
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What do we really mean by play? 🎭 From a baby’s first giggle to a child’s imaginary world, play is more than fun — it’s how we learn, connect & heal. Read our latest Pen Green blog on the many meanings of play 👇 #EarlyYears #PlayMatters #PenGreen pengreen.org/2025/10/13/blog…
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🌟 Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship - now Recruiting for January 2026! 🌟 Are you ready to take the next step in your Early Years career? 👉 Find out more pengreen.org/early-years-lea… #EarlyYears #Apprenticeship #PenGreen #CareerProgression #EYLeadPractitioner
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🚨 1 week to go! 🚨 ✅ Primary 3–7 PGCE ✅ Primary 3–7 Apprenticeship ✨ NEW: Primary 5–11 PGCE ✨ NEW: SEND Teacher Apprenticeship All lead to QTS 🎓 👉 Register to find out more. ow.ly/eYxj50X4oRX #TeacherTraining #PGCE2026
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🚨 Last call! 🚨 Applications for the Pen Green MA in Early Childhood Studies are closing soon. 🌱 Deepen your practice 🤝 Learn with leading experts 🌍 Shape the future of early years Apply today 👉 ow.ly/E8nw50X3yNP #EarlyYears #MastersDegree #PenGreen
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🎓 Huge congratulations to our Bradford FD students graduating today at the Midland Hotel! 🎉 We’re so proud of all you’ve achieved & can’t wait to see what’s next. 💫👏 #GraduationDay #Bradford #PenGreenResearch
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🚀 Exciting news! From 2026, our Teacher Training offer expands to include: 📘 Primary (5–11) PGCE & Apprenticeship 🤝 SEND Postgraduate Teacher Apprenticeship With @NatInstTeaching, we’re training teachers who make a difference. Apps open Oct 2025! 🌟 ow.ly/AwUv50WZuTz
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💡 “The Pen Green Masters isn’t just another qualification—it’s an opportunity to transform your role and your impact.” 📖 Read our new blog: pengreen.org/pen-green-degre… 📅 Join our Open Evening — 23rd Sept, 6–7pm pengreen.org/event/masters-d… 👉 Don’t miss it!
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🎓✨ Today we celebrate our Foundation Degree, Masters, and Initial Teacher Training students! From all at Pen Green Research, congratulations on your incredible achievements. Another wonderful day of joy, pride, and celebration 🌸👏 #GraduationDay #Congratulations
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🎓 It’s Graduation Day at Pen Green! Huge congratulations to our amazing BA & MA students. You’ve worked so hard to get here — we’re so proud and excited to celebrate with you today! 👏🎉 #PenGreen #GraduationDay #EarlyYearsEducation
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Early impact? Got it sorted. 🌱 Shape young minds when it matters most. Applications are now open for this year’s only NPQ in Early Years Leadership (NPQEYL). Don’t miss out on this opportunity! For more information or to apply go to niot.org.uk
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What a day! Our annual conference celebrated the legacy of Colwyn Trevarthen & the power of infant communication. Huge thanks to Jools Page & Suzanne Zeedyk for inspiring us with their work & for keeping his legacy alive. #ColwynTrevarthen #Intersubjectivity #Companionship
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