Welcome to TACTYC

TACTYC was founded in 1978 by a group of early years teacher trainers who recognised how isolated they were feeling in their work and how supportive and developmental it could be to come together with others in a similar position on a regular basis. Today, TACTYC has broadened its base to welcome people from a wide range of early years backgrounds; early years researchers, education consultants and professionals working with children and families in day-care, education, health, play work and social service contexts. TACTYC also warmly welcomes students from across these areas.

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Latest news

Voices From the Early Years: Children, Families, Professionals

Our 2024 Conference will be taking place at Aston University, Birmingham.

All information and booking is on our eventbrite page here.

Submission of papers is on this link here.

We hope to see you there!

TACTYC Sponsors APPG Report for a Fit and Healthy Childhood

TACTYC are proud to have been sponsors for the latest report by the APPG for a fit and healthy childhood.

This report focuses on the impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACE’s), the need for trauma informed practice in care and educational settings and recommendations for policy makers.

To read the report, please visit the link here

Celebrating voices from the Early Years and reflecting on why they are so often silenced + AGM

A FREE IN PERSON, thought-provoking, in-person event celebrating voices from the Early Years and reflecting on why they are so often silenced.

More information and booking link available here

We hope to see you there!

Fully funded PhD bursary opportunity

We are pleased to share the following opportunity:

💰 Fully funded PhD bursary starting in September 2024 at the University of Portsmouth

🔍 Titled: ‘An exploration of how Minoritised Ethnic families choose Early Childhood Education and Care provision in England’

📑 Applications welcome from those who meet the entry criteria, in particular one of the specific requirements is “Successful candidates will need to have an understanding of ECEC in England.

Annual Conference Reflection Award Winners

A huge congratulations to our two Reflection Award winners:

Emily Askew and Hannah Foster

Read there excellent reflections by clicking on their name above!

Upcoming Webinar

We are delighted to announce our next Webinar brought to you by TACTYC Trustee Lewis Fogarty. This talk will focus on Professional Confidence, drawing on stories from practice to inspire and empower individuals to take positive action in Early Years.

When: Thursday December 7th 6.30-8.00pm.

Where: Online! Reserve your free spot here.

Annual Conference Update

We are very excited for our conference on Saturday 14th October – book your tickets here.

More details are also available here.

Our next webinar – Right from the Start with Viki Veale – 29/6

On Thursday 29th June our trustee Viki will be delivering a talk titled Right from the Start.

You can book your FREE tickets on eventbrite here.

Viki Veale Contributes to Children Alliance Report

One of our trustees, Viki Veale was pleased to contribute to a recent report on A Preconception Care Strategy.

As lead author, Helen Clark, explains:
“Throwing money at outdated public health policies won’t work. Improving preconception care is the smart 21st-century approach the NHS should take – indeed a ‘revolution’ that will cut future waiting lists and won’t break the bank either.”

Full report available here

Annual Conference Saturday 14th October – Call for Papers

We are delighted to announce a call for papers for our 2023 conference which will be held face-to-face on the 14th of October in Birmingham. Proposals should align with the conference themes: Child led literacy vs racing to read and write, Professionalism and professional development, and Sustainability.

More information and the form to submit is available here

Deadline: Friday 18th August 2023

TACTYC acknowledges the support of Helen Tovey and the staff and children of Somerset Nursery, Thomas Coram Nursery and Chesterton Primary School.

Charity Number: 1181278

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