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The innovative, inclusive and insightful platform for early childhood advocacy and high quality content
The Voice of Early Childhood advocates for early childhood globally through the sharing of a wide range of voices, stimulating reflection, dialogue and a community approach.
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Our weekly podcast brings you discussion, reflection, debate and a window into the minds of advocates working with our young leaders of tomorrow.
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Urie Bronfenbrenner is widely recognised for his ecological systems theory, which transformed our understanding of child development. Urie Bronfenbrenner (1917–2005) was a Russian-born American psychologist whose research focused on the environmental influences on human development. His work emphasised the complex and interconnected environments that shape children’s growth, moving beyond a focus on individual traits to consider the broader social and cultural contexts. Bronfenbrenner’s theory has had a lasting impact on early childhood education, highlighting the importance of relationships, community, and policy in supporting children’s wellbeing and development.
