Articles authored by

Penelope Hannant

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20 May 2026

EAC Coming Soon… and a Small Insight That Changes How We See Maths 

Designed to uncover the foundations of learning at school entry, the EAC helps make visible the developmental needs that often sit beneath early attainment.To give...

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20 May 2026

Understanding the Foundations of Learning

The Early Action Compass (EAC) is built on the understanding that for children to learn well, their body and brain systems must develop together. Early...

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13 February 2026

Why the Early Action Compass was Developed

The Early Action Compass (EAC) is founded on an idea by Dr Penelope Hannant, Assistant Professor in Educational Inclusion at the University of Birmingham. Drawing...