Best Beginnings: The power of early years to equip children for school
Best Beginnings: The power of early years to equip children for school is a must-attend conference for every early years educator who believes in the transformative power of early childhood.
With national attention on how children can be better supported to make a positive start at school, this event brings together sector leaders, government policymakers, and frontline practitioners to explore child-centred strategies and big-picture thinking that will help to close the opportunity gap.
Hear from Stephen Morgan, Minister for Early Education, as he outlines the Government’s ambitious goals for children’s early development—and your vital role in reaching them. Discover how to empower parents, unlock learning through the joy and fun of play, and better support disadvantaged children through dynamic workshops led by experienced educators.
Be inspired by Jan Dubiel’s call to focus on the Characteristics of Effective Learning, and Camilla Reid’s moving insights on the power of storytelling to build emotional and academic foundations.
Dr Aaron Bradbury will talk about the critical role of play in supporting children’s readiness for school, exploring it through the lens of child development, wellbeing and inclusive practice.
Finally, engage in a powerful sector-wide debate on how we can come together to ensure every child enters school confident, curious, and capable.
Whether you're a practitioner, manager, or leader, this conference will give you tools, ideas, and inspiration to improve outcomes for young children—and connect you with those shaping the future of early years education.
The conference is designed for:
• Nursery group owners and directors
• Nursery and children’s centre managers
• Early years educators
• EYFS leads and co-ordinators
• Local authority early years heads and managers
• Early years SENDCos
• Early years advisers
• Investors