Who We Are
Our Story - COMING SOON
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Our People
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Building a gender-diverse Early Years workforce
Our Work
The Early Years Movement is an initiative focused on equity, representation, and workforce transformation in Early Childhood Education and Care. We exist to challenge long-standing gender stereotypes, and ensure that every child, regardless of background, grows up seeing care, leadership, and emotional literacy as gender inclusive.
Our work is grounded in evidence, powered by community, and built in collaboration with partners across education, social justice, research, and workforce development.
Why We Exist
By the age of three, children begin to form their idea of gender identity. The messages they absorb at this stage, about who cares, who leads, and who belongs, can shape their self-image for life.
Currently, fewer than 3% of the Early Years workforce in the UK is male, and 75% of EYFS settings do not employ a single man. This imbalance perpetuates outdated tropes and deprives children of seeing diverse, healthy caregiving relationships during a formative life stage.
We believe representation in Early Years settings matters, for children’s socioemotional development, for stronger outcomes later in life, and for a more equal society.
