Resource Bank
Networks and Organisations (National)
The Earlyarts Resource Bank provides a comprehensive directory on creativity and children, bringing together practical learning materials, policies, networks, organisations and latest research from our network members. Submit your links here.
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 4 Children 4Children is the national children's charity for children and young people, 0-19. 4Children works with Government, local authorities, primary care trusts, children's service providers, and children and parents to ensure joined up support for all children and young people in their local community. |
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20,000 Voices 20,000 Voices promotes, supports and develops singing across Northumberland and the Northeast. |
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Arts and Minds Network The Arts and Minds network was set up in 2003. The network is a multi-sector partnership that aims to develop the role of the arts in health and social care. |
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Art Spider A website for learning disability arts. It's a great place to share ideas and information, try something new, show your work or see the work of learning disabled artists |
1099 |
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Becta - British Educational Communications and Technology Agency Information and advice relating to ICT in education for the schools and FE sectors. From case studies and examples of good practice to practical guidance on using ICT within the curriculum and for administration, the Becta web site can help keep you up to date |
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Book Trust Information about children's books, festivals, events, publishers, and national news relating to books for children and young people. |
683 |
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Big Wide Talk The Big Wide Talk Children's Project is an action research and enterprise network that builds capacity to invest in children. Big Wide Talk works where people live, provoking talk between children, parents and services in locally specific research partnerships. |
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Bongo Club Bongo Club is Youth Music's online resource for early years music making. |
758 |
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Capture Arts Capture is an Arts and Education organization based in Deptford in the borough of Lewisham, South-East London. |
505 |
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Centre for Excellence and Outcomes in Children and Young People's Services The Centre for Excellence and Outcomes in Children and Young People's Services (C4EO) is a dynamic new organisation, developed for the children's sector, from the children's sector. |
665 |
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Centre for Literacy in Primary Education Everything teachers want to know about language, literacy, learning and literature |
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Childcare Link National and local information on child care |
450 |
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Children in Scotland Children in Scotland is the national agency for voluntary, statutory and professional organisations and individuals working with children and their families in Scotland. |
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Critical Connections Critical Connections is the arts and health development programme for Yorkshire and The Humber |
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Daycare Trust We have been working since 1986 to promote high quality affordable childcare for all |
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Dalcroze Society Dalcroze Eurhythmics is a powerful route towards developing deeper musicality and creative expression through whole body movement. This remarkable approach offers teachers, musicians and performers of any age and stage the opportunity to enhance and enrich their skills. |
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Early Education The British Association for Early Childhood Education (Early Education), founded in 1923, is the leading national voluntary organisation for early years practitioners and parents with members and branches in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. |
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Early Childhood Unit at the NCB The Early Childhood Unit (ECU) aims to ensure that all who work with young children and their families can access the best information and support to improve their policies and practice. |
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Early Years and Primary Teaching Exhibitions For education professionals in the early years, primary, secondary and special needs sectors |
710 |
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Engage Engage is a leading international association for gallery educators, artist educators and other arts and education professionals |
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Firm Foundations Invest in young children, safeguard the future |
61 |
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Forest Schools The philosophy of Forest Schools is to encourage and inspire individuals of any age through positive outdoor experiences. |
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Good Practice in Early Language Development Good practice in early communication |
717 |
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Music Fusion The Early Years strand of Music Fusion promotes music making for children from birth-5. Based in Portsmouth, Havant, Gosport and Fareham. Music Fusion aims to reach out to all members of the community concerned with the well being of young children from birth-5. |
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Literacy Strategies - National Literacy Trust The NLT explores early years and literacy, including a news update, Government approaches, practical suggestions and initiatives, research, statistics and resources. |
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National Association of Toy and Leisure Libraries The Association has over 35 years experience in helping toy and leisure libraries as well as working across the voluntary and statutory sector developing policy and using our expertise to promote the value of play and leisure opportunities for all. |
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MusicLeader MusicLeader is a Youth Music initiative providing access to professional development for music leaders at every stage of their career. Launched in May 2005, MusicLeader operates through regional networks that offer information, advice and guidance, as well as courses and networking events, supported by an online resource: www.musicleader.net |
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National Childming Association The National Childminding Association believes every child should reach their full potential. |
517 |
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National Children's Bureau Founded in 1963, the National Children's Bureau (NCB) is a charitable organisation that acts as an umbrella body for organisations working with children and young people in England & Northern Ireland. |
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National Day Nurseries Association National Day Nurseries Association is a national charity which aims to enhance the development and education of children in their early years, through the provision of support services to members. |
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National College for School Leadership (NCSL) The NCSL provides on-line resources and information for educators. This includes education updates, and resources for effective school management, leadership and profesisonal development, research, and online networking groups. |
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Pre-School Learning Alliance Pre-School Learning Alliance is dedicated to supporting the work of community pre-schools, whether through training courses, quality assurance systems, local visiting by skilled advisers, a range of helpful publications and other merchandise, advice and helplines, advocacy or help with PR and fundraising |
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NSEAD Primary Education A wide range of materials to suppport both subject leaders and non subject specialists in art, craft and design. |
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Specialist Schools Trust The Specialist Schools Trust aims to enable a world-class network of innovative, high performing secondary schools in partnership with business and the wider community. Some of these have specialist arts status and work in partnership with primary and early years. |
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PRESMA - Pre School Music Association An organisation which promotes and fosters music among pre-school children. |
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Room 13 - Caol Primary School, Fort William The Room 13 studios, based in various schools in Scotland, are organised and run completely by the students themselves to explore artworks, create photographic collaborations, or use the computer to make digital works. |
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Reading Connects Building whole-school reading communities |
859 |
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Settings Other Than Schools This website helps trainee teachers and staff of museums, libraries and archives work together to plan and deliver placements in settings other than schools |
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Sure Start Sure Start brings together universal, free, early education and more and better childcare, with greater support where there is greater need through childcare tax credit, children's centres and ongoing support for Sure Start local programmes. |
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Teaching Music The most important part of Teaching Music is YOU. Membership is free and gives you a world of new opportunities to learn, connect and reflect. |
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The British Puppet and Model Theatre Guild Here you will find details of our many activities, the festivals we organise, our archive and our publications. There is a comprehensive "What's On?" of the British Puppet scene, and a lively Message Board. |
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The Association of Directors of Children's Services The national leadership Association in England for statutory directors of children's services and other children's services professionals in leadership roles. |
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Together for Children Together for Children is working in partnership with the Department for Children, Schools and Families to support local authorities in their delivery of Sure Start Children's Centres. |
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Turner Contemporary Turner Contemporary is a visual arts organisation that celebrates JMW Turner's association with Margate and, through a varied programme of exhibitions and events, promotes an understanding and enjoyment of historical and contemporary art. Work is underway to build a permanent gallery in Margate. |
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Under 5s - Pre-school Education Information and ideas for pre-school education |
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Young Minds We are a national charity committed to improving the mental health of all children and young people under 25. |
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