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Papers, Blogs, Advocacy and Celebrations
This page is your 'one-stop-shop' for the latest work of TACTYC in line with our manifesto to advocate, lobby, support and inform. Our reflections, occasional papers, and blogs are all peer reviewed and presented below, you can filter these below. We have a rich archive of reflection papers that are available in the 'Reflection Papers Archive' post.
We also use this space to celebrate community achievements and to share those presenters who wrote a paper at our annual conference.
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The Language of Learning: Looking at the word ‘play’ through a critical lens by Jan Dubiel
Jan Dubiel is an Independent Consultant and Adviser specialising in Early Childhood Education. Play is the touchstone of Early Childhood...
Lewis Fogarty
Apr 241 min read
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Our Archived Reflection Papers 2005-2006
Our Reflection papers have been going since 2005 and contain a rich insight into the history of Early Years research from a wide range of...
Lewis Fogarty
Apr 72 min read
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Our Archived Reflection Papers 2007-2009
Our Reflection papers have been going since 2005 and contain a rich insight into the history of Early Years research from a wide range of...
Lewis Fogarty
Apr 73 min read
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Our Archived Reflection Papers 2010-2012
Our Reflection papers have been going since 2005 and contain a rich insight into the history of Early Years research from a wide range of...
Lewis Fogarty
Apr 73 min read
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Our Archived Reflection Papers 2013-2015
Our Reflection papers have been going since 2005 and contain a rich insight into the history of Early Years research from a wide range of...
Lewis Fogarty
Apr 73 min read
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Our Archived Reflection Papers 2016-2018
Our Reflection papers have been going since 2005 and contain a rich insight into the history of Early Years research from a wide range of...
Lewis Fogarty
Apr 72 min read
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Our Archived Reflection Papers 2019-2021
Our Reflection papers have been going since 2005 and contain a rich insight into the history of Early Years research from a wide range of...
Lewis Fogarty
Apr 72 min read
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TACTYC are proud collaborators with Play Matters!
Play matters launched this month. Here is a link to download it for free or purchase a copy. The power of play is undisputed by those...
Lewis Fogarty
Mar 281 min read
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Play in Uganda: Nurturing Learning through Play-Based Classrooms by Dr Lewis Fogarty
In this blog, Dr Lewis Fogarty reflects on his time in rural Uganda, exploring using play-based learning to boost engagement,...
Lewis Fogarty
Mar 281 min read
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Advocating for Early Years: Representing TACTYC at the House of Lords
Recently, I had the honour of being invited to the House of Lords to represent TACTYC and present our poster of recommendations,...
Lewis Fogarty
Mar 63 min read
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Working with My MP to Advocate for the PVI Sector and ECEC Profession
With over two decades of experience in daycare settings, transitioning into consultancy was an eye-opener. It became clear how similar...
Lewis Fogarty
Mar 64 min read
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Alfie and his Lolly: My values as an EYT, a reflection paper by Sovay Bass-Carruthers:
Alfie and his Lolly: My values as an EYT , is a reflective account of the author's ethical stance and values as a trainee Early Years...
Lewis Fogarty
Mar 61 min read
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Understanding the impact of child to adult ratios for 2 year olds by Dr Aaron Bradbury
Recent changes to child-to-adult ratios in England are reshaping early education, impacting quality, educator well-being, and children's...
Lewis Fogarty
Feb 171 min read
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Unlocking the Power of Play: The Role of Reflective Journaling in Daycare Settings by Joelle Feudjo Maneze
In this blog, Joelle Feudjo Maneze argues that play in daycare isn't just fun; it's essential for children's growth. She suggests...
Lewis Fogarty
Jan 141 min read
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Play is a four letter word by Dr Sue Allingham
Dr Sue Allingham explores play in our latest blog, she suggests... " Play may be dusty and messy, but new dreams are underway. It is our...
Lewis Fogarty
Jan 61 min read
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Reflection Paper: A critical discussion of the appropriate use of technology in the Early Years Foundation Stage by Emily Matthews-White
Emily is in the final year of her BA QTS Primary education degree at St Mary's University, Twickenham ( click here to learn more about...
Lewis Fogarty
Dec 18, 20241 min read
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Blog by Dr Viki Veale: Learning to play well together in Reception classes
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Lewis Fogarty
Nov 18, 20241 min read
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Reflection Paper Winner 2024 - Grace Murphy: "Can I play with you?"
Access the full paper below from Grace Murphy titled “Can I play with you?". The paper is a reflection on the current accessibility of...
Lewis Fogarty
Nov 2, 20241 min read
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Conference Paper by Vikki Wynn and colleagues
Capturing the ‘magical possibilities’ within the Inspiring Foundations (IF) Team of maintained nursery schools and valuing practitioner...
Lewis Fogarty
Oct 25, 20241 min read
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Conference Paper by Stuart Busby
The challenges Tanzanian schools face when tackling disruption to learning for vulnerable pupils during the cost-of-living crisis. Stuart...
Lewis Fogarty
Oct 25, 20241 min read
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