By Rachel Lawler
Ofsted is setting up a new forum for early years experts which will allow sector experts to discuss a wide range of early years issues.
The Ofsted Early Years Pedagogy and Practice Forum will consider concerns including early literacy skills, physical skills and translating early education theory into practice.
The forum will meet for the first time in autumn 2018 and Ofsted is calling for academics, practitioners and researchers form across the sector to express their interest in the forum in advance.
The forum will offer experts a chance discuss these concerns and to help shape Ofsted policies and future priorities.
Gill Jones, early education deputy director at Ofsted, said: “The way young children learn and develop is a source of endless fascination. And research on early education is growing all the time.
“So it is timely to have a forum where early years experts can come together and discuss the latest findings. I hope those with experience in leadership and research will consider applying so that they can take part in some lively discussion about early education.”
Those interested in attending the forum should register their interest here by 5pm on Friday 28 September 2018.
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