Early Education

Who we are

We are a national charity supporting early years practitioners with training, resources and professional networks, and campaigning for quality education for the youngest children.

Our culture and values

We believe every child deserves the best possible start in life and support to fulfil their potential. A child’s experience in the early years has a major impact on their future life chances.  

Equality, diversity and inclusion policy

Early Education is committed to tackling discrimination and promoting equality and diversity in all areas of operations including recruitment, training, management, pay and service delivery. In line with the Equality Act 2010, our activities and services seek to redress direct and indirect discrimination on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage & civil partnership status, pregnancy & maternity, race, religion & belief and sex & sexual orientation. We aim to create a working environment in which all people are able to give of their best; there is no bullying, harassment or discrimination and all decisions are based on merit. We will seek to promote equal opportunities in our employment practices, including recruitment, selection, training, promotion, discipline and dismissal and whistleblowing. We will also promote equal opportunities in our governance, including representation on central and branch committees, the selection of our officers and patrons; and in our service delivery, including the profile of our membership, the recruitment of Associates and the delivery of training and events.