We hosted a full day workshop bringing together 25 participants from early years settings and academia to share experiences, discuss current challenges and opportunities in the sector, and identify priorities for future research. Through a series of interactive discussions, attendees explored topics including what constitutes quality in early childhood education, approaches to assessing child development, and ways to strengthen connections between research evidence and everyday practice. The highlight of the day was an invited talk by Dr Anne-Line Bjerknes from the University of South-Eastern Norway, who shared insights into the Norwegian approach to early childhood inquiry and STEM education.
