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#TheNest: Why art matters in early years education

In A fairer start
28 Sep 2022 12:00 – 12:30
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In September, we were joined by experts in education and the early years to talk about how we improve outcomes for children and ensure all children have a fair start.

We spoke to Ruth Churchill Dower, thought-leader, academic and Director of Earlyarts. Earlyarts is an award-winning training, research and consultancy company that supports practitioners to develop creative environments, leadership, teaching and learning.

Ruth was in conversation with Helen Wales, Nesta's Mission Manager for our fairer start mission in Wales, to talk about the role of art and creativity in early years development and education.

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Helen Wales

Mission Manager, A Fairer Start, Nesta Cymru

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Ruth Churchill Dower

Director, Earlyarts

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28 Sep 2022 12:00 – 12:30
#TheNest

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