Just wanted to say a huge thank you for today and yesterdays training, I found the experience extremely valuable both as an educator and parent. I’m really looking forward to implementing all I’ve learnt into my Start the Art sessions, MK Autumn School, November 2014
Delegate at Stockport Early Years Conference
I have returned to work this morning with renewed vigour, determined to convince my fellow team members to follow me into a world of creative discovery....who knows where it may lead??Stockport Early Years Conference, October 2014
Wendy Hartley, Stockport Early Years Team
Just wanted to say how much I enjoyed your presentation on Friday at the Stockport EY Conference. It was so refreshing to hear someone telling me that it was OK, to do what my heart has been fighting to do for many years (over 30 in EY) - think outside the box, nurture curiosity and creativity and foster a love of exploration and free flowing ideas, not only with the children but with the staff team too. Stockport Early Years Conference, October 2014
Delegate, ISA EYFS Training Course, Babington House School
I enjoyed looking at the ways we can include natural resources to encourage creativity ISA EYFS Training Course, Babington House School, October 2014
Delegate, ISA EYFS Training Course, Babington House School
I especially enjoyed the creativity and crafting session and will be using many of the ideas in my classroom - ISA EYFS Training Course, Babington House School, October 2014
Delegate, ISA EYFS Training Course, Babington House School
Ruth Churchill Dower provided me with a large number of practical, creative ideas I cannot wait to introduce into my setting - ISA EYFS Training Course at Babington House School, October 2014
Delegate, Birth to Five Conference, June 2014
It has made me renew and focus on why I came in to teaching. Both keynote and closing speeches where excellent. They were inspiration, motivating and thought provoking. Closing speaker really made me think about what I say and the way I treat boys! I love the stone printing in Earlyarts and will definitely use the idea - Birth to Five Conference, June 2014
Cassie Taylor
Hearing about the importance of creative development has been brilliant for me.
Nicole attending Teddy Talks at Blackheath Conservatoire
Just a wonderful introduction to the organisation I hadn't known before. Teddy Talks at Blackheath Conservatoire, November 2013
Barbara O'Meara, Head of Early Years, Cork College
I just want to congratulate you on a marvellous event and thank you very much for inviting me to attend . I had a great time and met lots of old friends thanks again - Earlyarts International UnConference November 2010
Penny Hay, Director of Research, 5x5x5=creativity and Senior Lecturer in Arts Education, Bath Spa University
Earlyarts has kept me informed, and put me in touch nationally and internationally, with some of the most developmental practice in terms of creative approaches for young children. It’s very inspiring - South West (North) Professional Development Day, May 2010
Jacki Bracewell, Deputy Head Teacher, Canterbury Nursey School and Centre for Children and Families
We all know working with children needs to be holistic and in my head I knew the same was true with parents, but today I feel I have gained a real vision of how to move forward strategically to achieve this - Earlyarts International UnConference November 2010
Nathan Archer, Chair, Earlyarts
The programme was brilliantly balanced and interactive and we enjoyed meeting some old friends and new contacts - Earlyarts International UnConference November 2010
Elaine Bates, Early Years Co-ordinator, The Manchester Museum
The Earlyarts Professional Development Day was very inspiring - almost too much for the brain on one day! But I think it is indicative of just how many innovative initiatives are now happening in early years and the challenge is to join it up as far as possible and make it count, which is what Earlyarts is able to do. We're looking forward to being on this journey with Earlyarts.
Helen Russell, Artist, Mercury Arts
I thoroughly enjoyed the day, it was truly inspirational - International UnConference November 2010
Joanne Albin-Clark, Early Years Lecturer, Edge Hill University
Well done for such a fantastic, professionally run, and well thought through piece of work. We were challenged, excited and thoughtful from start to finish. And we had a lot of fun!
Thea Jacob, Music Practitioner, Songbox
For a freelance early years arts practitioner it is great to spend time with like minded colleagues, to validate and share experiences – the good and the bad - Earlyarts International UnConference November 2010
Annie Berrington, Director, Get Out More
Well organised, diverse and inspiring. Thanks for including me in the programme, it’s been a real buzz! - Earlyarts International UnConference November 2010
Danny Lane, Director, Music and the Deaf
The den making work was truly inspiring. All the case studies of your international early years work showed how much learning can be fun and how important it is to give the youngest children a good start in their lives.
Kathy Brodie, Early Years Practitioner
Just wanted to let you know what a fantastic day we have had today! It has been really thought provoking with excellent contributors. The two who deserve special mention are John Rainer whose presentation was very informative without being too technical (which is necessary for me!) and Jo Albin-Clark from Edge Hill. She was exceptional in her skills as a facilitator in the morning and very interesting in her workshop in the afternoon. Thank you so much for organising all this.