The A to Z of Early Years

Leader of the UK′s largest childcare charitable social enterprise, June O’Sullivan has created a unique business model and ambitious seven strand social pedagogy where active teacher led research continually shapes practice and informs our theory about how we lead children to learn. This has ensured that children from all communities but especially those from poorer neighbourhoods, can access high quality nurseries. As a leading social entrepreneur and disruptor, June continues to demonstrate why and how it matters to integrate sustainable business practices driven by a social purpose. She has pioneered new pedagogical ways of supporting staff to deliver innovative learning and teaching whilst building stronger social and cultural capital to deliver long-term social impact.  An inspiring outspoken speaker, author and regular media commentator on all things Early Years, Social Business and Child Poverty, June is a tireless campaigner, seeking new ways to influence policy and make society a better place for all children and their families as well as the wider community.

• A is for ApprenticeB is for BabiesC is for Cultural CapitalD is for DadsE is for Early Learning GoalsF is for the FutureG is for GardeningH is for Home LearningI is for InspectionJ is for the Joy of PlayK is for KindnessL is for LeadingM is for Men in ChildcareN is for NurseryO is for ObesityP is for PedagogyQ is for QualityR is for ReadingS is for Social EnterpriseT is for TechnologyU is for UnfairnessV is for Venture CapitalismW is for WritingX is for the X FactorY is for Yummy FoodZ is for Zoom to the Moon

June’s book is an incisive look at the impact of policy on practice across arrange of subjects within the Early Years. An accessible book that is lively and engaging but also reflects a deep understanding that comes from her experience and knowledge.