Dr Catherine Meehan, Faculty Director of Early Childhood, discusses the findings of Save the Children’s report on the risks of nursery teacher shortage on child development
Lifting of the admissions cap for faith schools
Professor Trevor Cooling discuses the government’s recent decision to remove the admissions cap for Catholic schools.
Universities best placed to nurture committed and passionate teachers
William Stow, Head of the School of Teacher Education and Development, responds to today’s story, running across the BBC network, on the shortfall in teacher recruitment across the UK in […]
Toddlers need early years teachers
Today’s report released by Save the Children entitled Light up Children, provides evidence of the importance of highly qualified and expert teachers working with our nations’ youngest children. Dr Catherine Meehan, Faculty Director of the Early Childhood Directorate at Canterbury Christ Church University, explains why early years teachers are vital.
Racism, Fundamentalism and a Democratic Education: The Challenge for Us All
The recent terror attacks on the streets of Paris, the beaches of Tunisia and other places across the world have dominated the media in recent months, as has news of […]
Response to the Woolf Institute on Religion and Belief in Public Life in Britain
After two year’s work, the Woolf Institute has published its report on religion and public life in Britain.