Early Childhood Development Association of Malta

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Early Childhood Development Association of Malta The goal of ECDAM is to strengthen the values, knowledge and skills of all those involved in early childhood education and care.

The Early Childhood Development Association Malta (ECDAM) is an independent and non-profit organisation founded by Dr Anna Baldacchino and Dr Charmaine Bonello in 2016. It comprises and welcomes individuals who are in some way connected to early childhood development and who have the care and education of young children at heart. ECDAM’s primary goal is to strengthen the values, knowledge and skil

ls of all those linked and committed to early childhood education and care (ECEC) so as to promote and support high-quality educational programmes for young children. Also, the association advocates for high-quality ECEC, the professionalisation of the ECEC workforce and the inherent rights, education and well-being of all children by connecting early childhood theory, practice, policy, and multi-disciplinary scientifically-based research. ECDAM aspires to explore and support child learning and development by creating a safe space for participation and dialogue. It fosters an inclusive democratic participatory platform in its search and support of good practices that promote the holistic learning and development of every child. To achieve its vision ECDAM is guided by a dynamic philosophy of education that is responsive and fluid to ensure address of young children’s needs in a changing society. ECDAM endeavours to realise its ethos through clear and structured approaches. It reviews, evaluates and disseminates information and good practice, on child development, through networking and active collaboration between stakeholders connected to the early childhood education sector. Thus the continuous professional development, provided and supported by ECDAM, sustains an ever-growing need for a space where the early childhood professionals and families extend their knowledge-base on what make a high-quality early childhood education and care programme. The association also strives to influence policy and legislation on behalf of young children and all those allied to the early childhood education workforce to ensure that their voices are heard and their rights respected. ECDAM pursues to maintain and advance the rich tradition of childhood development theory while it encourages inquiry into new paradigms, pedagogies and their application in the ever-changing context of child development. ECDAM does this with staunch commitment and passion to realise its collective vision in which children thrive and develop in a democratic society resolute to ensuring they reach their inherent full potential.

14/06/2026
12/06/2026

New UCL research has found that physical punishment in childhood is linked to poorer educational outcomes and higher rates of bullying and other harmful behaviours later in life.

The findings add to growing evidence that physical punishment does not improve children's behaviour and support calls for England and Northern Ireland to follow Scotland and Wales in banning the practice.

The report, 'Physical punishment and child outcomes in the UK' which was funded by the Nuffield Foundation and produced in collaboration with the NSPCC is being launched in Parliament today.

Read more: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2026/jun/physical-punishment-children-harmful-and-must-be-banned-england-and-northern-ireland

12/06/2026

𝕎𝕙𝕖𝕟 𝕞𝕖𝕤𝕤𝕪 𝕡𝕝𝕒𝕪 𝕚𝕤 𝕤𝕠 𝕞𝕦𝕔𝕙 𝕗𝕦𝕟, 𝕪𝕠𝕦 𝕨𝕖𝕒𝕣 𝕚𝕥 𝕒𝕥 𝕟𝕦𝕣𝕤𝕖𝕣𝕪 𝕨𝕚𝕥𝕙 𝕡𝕣𝕚𝕕𝕖! 🎨💙

ᴀᴛ ᴘᴇᴇᴋᴀʙᴏᴏ ɴᴜʀꜱᴇʀʏ, ᴡᴇ ᴅᴏɴ'ᴛ ᴊᴜꜱᴛ ᴍᴀᴋᴇ ᴍᴇᴍᴏʀɪᴇꜱ ᴡᴇ ᴡᴇᴀʀ ᴛʜᴇᴍ! 🎨😁 ᴡᴇ ᴜɴᴅᴇʀꜱᴛᴀɴᴅ ᴛʜᴀᴛ ʟᴇᴀʀɴɪɴɢ ᴛʜʀᴏᴜɢʜ ᴘʟᴀʏ ᴄᴀɴ ɢᴇᴛ ᴀ ʟɪᴛᴛʟᴇ ᴍᴇꜱꜱʏ... ᴀɴᴅ ᴛʜᴀᴛ'ꜱ ᴇxᴀᴄᴛʟʏ ʜᴏᴡ ᴡᴇ ʟɪᴋᴇ ɪᴛ!



11/06/2026
11/06/2026

Help us make sure that every child everywhere can fulfil their right to play

10/06/2026

📣 Shape the future where it matters most, the early years.

🚸 Children’s first experiences of learning, care, relationships, and belonging can shape a lifetime. The Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Early Childhood Education & Care at the University of Malta prepares passionate educators and professionals to become reflective, innovative, and highly skilled educators in the early years sector. Whether you are beginning your journey or looking to advance professionally, this course offers the values, knowledge and skills needed to make a real difference in the lives of children, families, and communities.

🧑‍💻 For further information and admissions details, contact: https://www.um.edu.mt/registrar/sas/

Our Ms Ruth Borg! ECDAM committee member and Kindergarten Educator! Do not miss this 👍
10/06/2026

Our Ms Ruth Borg! ECDAM committee member and Kindergarten Educator! Do not miss this 👍

Għada fis-2.30pm Dr Danielle titkellem ma għalliema tas-snin bikrin fl-iskola tal-primarja ta Ħad-Dingli u Early Childhood Development Association of Malta Ruth Borg fuq STEAM fi snin bikrin u l-importanza li jgħin li t-tfal jiżviluppaw ħiliet li jkunu kritiċi u kreattivi fost oħrajn fuq Radio Mocha Malta fuq Radju Malta

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