Why should you attend our early years conference?

• To hear about latest thinking, research and best practice around children's development and learning
• To hear from pioneering and well respected early childhood specialists and researchers, experienced educators and influential leaders
• To take part in shared reflection, discussion and building a wider early childhood community
• To network with educators, leaders, parents, academics, researchers and students
• To gain insight from our exhibitors on the latest resources and business solutions

Who should attend the conference?

• Early childhood leaders, managers and owners interested in supporting and upskilling their teams, developing their leadership and ensuring they are delivering the best provision they can. 
• Educators, childminders, nannies and students looking to upskill themselves, gain up to date child development knowledge and ensure their work is research and theory informed.
• Academics, researchers, consultants and policy makers who are interested in the field of early childhood and gaining insight into current practice and latest research developments. 
• Parents, carers and family members interested in children's development and embedding research and theory into supporting the children in their care.

Key conference themes

• Actively supporting children's mental health: What can we do?
• Cultivating a critical approach: Targeting social justice & anti-racism
• Ofsted: What to expect on your inspection day
• Baby room leadership and latest research
• Inclusive beginnings: Nurturing every child with SEND
• Recruiting a diverse workforce & investing in staff retention
• Constructing an early years curriculum
• The power of networking & community building
• The essential neuroscience of humour & laughter
• Using stories to build confidence & improve oracy
• Early literacy through 'Songdrawing’
• A neuroscientific lens on the learning environment