These will be geared around interaction and hands-on learning, be it more creative or insightful - the workshops offer a great opportunity for group learning and discussion.
The workshop will be held across free areas, with round-tables and sessions ranging from Animal Assisted Education to The Early Years Metaverse.
In this workshop, Busy Bees will be exploring how to build a fulfilling and successful career in Early Years. We’ll discuss the strategies we currently use, highlight key examples of best practices in our field, and identify any gaps in skills or development opportunities. Beyond qualifications and pay enhancements, we will also focus how we upskill our teams to ensure they feel empowered and continually provide high-quality education for children and their families.
The current childcare funding system is failing children from lower-income families. Join this interactive session with Save the Children, including parents and policy experts, to identify ways that early year's settings, Local Authorities and children’s charities can work together to make sure childcare is at the heart of tackling child poverty.
Using a variety of weaving techniques and materials, you will leave this workshop with a range of ideas to enrich your environment and seamlessly weave into your early years’ curriculum. From natural materials to hoops, cards, and other creative resources, you’ll explore the many possibilities that weaving offers. Rooted in Froebelian principles, this workshop will provide hands-on experience and reflection on how weaving can offer deep engagement and imagination. Not only will you take away fresh ideas (and something you have made!), but you will also gain valuable insights to enhance your practice!
Early years settings have a long history of welcoming animals into their environments. Research shows that interactions with animals can help young children develop emotional resilience, boost self-esteem, and foster a sense of responsibility.
In recent years there has been a rapid growth in the number of dogs visiting schools and settings across the UK. Dogs can act as a non-judgmental presence, encouraging reluctant speakers to communicate and engage in learning activities. Their calming influence can support children in managing emotions, reducing anxiety, and enhancing overall wellbeing.
This seminar explores the potential benefits for young children, especially regarding wellbeing, with examples from early years, primary and special educational sectors. We will discuss strategies to enable safe, happy, and engaging relationships between children, dogs, and adults.
We highlight practical considerations that need attention so that dogs, as well as children, enjoy these experiences, creating a positive partnership for all.
We hope that some real dogs will be on hand to demonstrate how a play-based approach to these interventions can be enriching for all concerned. Get ready for waggy tails and fluffy fur!
Dr Gemma Goldenberg will explain what's happening in young children's brains when they try to pay attention and offer practical tips for supporting children who struggle to focus and engage.
This workshop will focus on providing an experiences for attendees, with interactions that are meaningful and impactful for all, whatever your role on education. Montessori illustrated her keen enthusiasm for observation as a practice and not just as a recording opportunity. It is from this premise that we seek to introduce the idea that observation in action is an integral part of educational activity.
The importance of attendance in the early years.: what might be the consequences if children don’t attend for their safety, wellbeing, and school attainment?
Following her presentation, Piklerian Early Childhood Specialist, Rachel Tapping, will take you through some simple, enjoyable experientials that will leave you feeling more connected to your inner child and more able to let go of the stress that sometimes goes alongside working with young children.
Through this exploration, we can regain that beautiful childlike wonder about the simple things in life. By reconnecting with our own feelings of curiosity and taking time to explore them, we gain a better understanding of both our own and the child’s perspective on the world.
Emmi Pikler’s approach to early childhood care is the inspiration for this therapeutic approach, putting the adult / practitioner at the centre – taking care of the caregiver.
This will be an open discussion where delegates are invited to bring their questions and contribute their experiences and critical reflections to the conversation.
Join Adam Marycz (TTS Resources), Shanti Flynn (Storal) and Angelica Celinska (The Voice of Early Childhood) who will be on hand to unpick the challenge of creating and implementing an agile and responsive curriculum to ensure all children are given the tools they need to grow and flourish. As educators, we often enhance our provision to meet the unique needs of our children, considering their stage of development, next steps and the knowledge and skills built within the curriculum. But do we always consider whether our curriculum needs to change too?
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