Bradbury, principal lecturer for early years and childhood, at Nottingham Trent University, spoke about his book co-authored with Ruth Swailes, Early Years today: Reframing Early Years Pedagogy, which explores concepts of theory and practice in the early years, drawing on the work of a range of researchers.
The research is growing that shows us that nurturing emotional relationships are the most primary function needed for both intellectual and social growth, he said.
Bradbury said that he had been inspired by pioneering research led by Dr Stephen Bavolek, who focuses on the importance of ‘nurturing care’.
He discussed what ‘nurturing care’ in the early years looked like, and said that practitioners should focus on nurturing and emotional help for children, rather than ‘catch-up’ and curriculum.
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