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A collection of our latest articles from the Early Action Compass Team

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    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

    Penelope Hannant

    12 February 2026

    1 min read

    Early Action Compass

    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

    Penelope Hannant

    13 February 2026

    3 min read

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