Bekah Gear is a senior lecturer and practitioner‑researcher whose work sits at the intersection of both children’s agency and practitioner agency. She is passionate about research that grows from real practice, which values the everyday decisions, dilemmas, and possibilities that shape children and young people's experiences. Her work champions practitioners as researchers and positions practice as a powerful driver of meaningful research and change. Independence, curiosity a

Lucy Fox is an Assistant Headteacher and Head of Foundations in Coventry. She is an early years specialist and education writer with published work in TES, Schools Week, Early Years Educator and The Guardian. Lucy is passionate about protecting the joy of childhood and creating environments that meet children at their point of need through relationships, play and language rich practice. Transition begins before September Transition is often talked about in schools as a period

Bio: Michelle Windridge is the National Education Lead for School-Based EYFS, championing and supporting high-quality early years provision nationwide. With over 20 years’ experience in primary and early years education, she brings together classroom expertise, school leadership, and national strategic insight. She writes regularly for TES, Teach Early Years, and Early Years Educator Magazine, and contributes to higher education as an External Examiner for Primary Education S

At RECAP, one of our core aims is to make research more accessible to families. Behind every study are passionate researchers working to better understand children, learning, development, and family life. In our Research Spotlight series, we introduce the people behind the research - sharing their work, insights, and why their findings matter in the real world for parents and carers. Today's work is from: Professor Erica Borgstrom, Professor of Medical Anthropology, The Open

Starting school is a major milestone for any child, and for many families, it brings a mix of excitement, pride, and worry. While some children stride into their new classrooms with confidence, others take longer to feel secure. If your child has started school but does not seem to be settling, you are not alone. Many children need more time, reassurance and support than we expect, and there are positive, practical steps you can take.

Veronica Williams Veronica is a Freelance Artist Educator who runs Home Ed Creatives (LIVE Online Art Classes). She also collaborates...