Watch as early years advocates share advice on the latest resources and how they can be used to support your early years provision. In the Live Theatre, you'll discover informative sessions from the Nursery World Show's top exhibitors, all free to attend!
The full Live Theatre programme will be released in the autumn, so keep an eye on this page for more information.
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9:30 AM - 10:00 AM |
The revised EYFS framework and the implications for SENDMandy Wilding, Education Officer (Early Years), nasen
This session covers some key implications of the Renewed Framework for Early Years practitioners in identifying and meeting the needs of children with SEND and their families.
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Free to attend |
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM |
An early years approach to STEAMAlistair Bryce-Clegg, Early Years Consultant, ABC Does
The fundamental elements of a STEAM approach in the Early Years supports practitioners in providing the knowledge, understanding, skills and dispositions that children need to be successful lifelong learners.
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As well as Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics, STEAM could also stand for Skill, Tenacity, Engagement, Achievement and Motivation! During this session Alistair will be drawing on over 30 years of experience within the early years sector, using real examples from practice, plus current academic research, to enable practitioners to develop creative strategies around being a learner that motivate children to engage, and then keep their levels of resilience high by enabling them to be curious and critical thinkers. Free to attend. |
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM |
Workforce professionalisation: what are graduate practitioner competencies?Dr Eva Mikuska, Senior Lecturer, University of ChichesterSigrid Brogaard Clausen, Senior Lecturer, Early Childhood Studies Degree Network/University of Roehampton
This session will inform you about the development of Early Childhood Graduate Practitioner Competencies, where universities are working with Early Years Setting mentors to support students to develop level 6 competencies. We share mentor and student experiences of benefits and challenges in developing the competencies and consider the professionalisation of the workforce through the use of ECS degree students.
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Free to attend |
11:45 AM - 12:15 PM |
What will the future early years workforce look like?Janet King, Sector Manager for Education and Childcare at NCFE, NCFEDawn Newman, CACHE Alumni Communities Manager at NCFE, NCFE
In September 2020, the Education and Childcare T Level was launched to the first cohort of students, marking a revolution in technical education. T Levels play an important role in equipping the future early years workforce with the skills they need. In this session, we’ll cover how employers and providers can work together on T Level industry placements and the benefits that this crucial experience brings students during their programme. We’ll also look ahead to the future of T Levels and the impact we believe they will have on the early years workforce of the future.
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During the session, you will learn about the impact that you could have in helping to shape the early years sector. You’ll also find out about the free community we have built for early years practitioners, employers and stakeholders to support them to work together, discuss best practice and learn new skills. Free to attend |
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM |
Home at the Heart: the power of Domestic Role PlayAndy Burt, Curriculum Consultant & EYFS Trainer, Early Excellence
How much does your home corner reflect the real homes of the children? Could you move in tomorrow? How can we support learning across all areas of the curriculum in our home corner? This workshop will explore the importance of establishing meaningful and quality domestic role play that remains in place all year.
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Free to attend |
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM |
The end of EYFS software trackingMatt Arnerich, Head of Learning and Development, Famly
It’s about time early years software waved goodbye to tick boxes and tracking. Hear how a different approach to sharing and noting meaningful progress using software will help you reclaim assessment - and give you more time with your children.
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Free to attend. |
2:45 PM - 3:15 PM |
Embracing digitalisation in the early yearsVanessa Chandler, Business Development Manager, ILT Education - Polylino
Young children are exposed to a digital world from the moment they are born, and each generation will grow up in an environment different from their parents and grandparents. Therefore, digital technology will influence their lives whether we like it or not and we need to ensure their experiences are both positive and informative. Children are using digital devices/technologies as part of their life and learning and most significantly as part of their early play experiences and play based pedagogies. I hope to highlight the ever increasing need to understand and assist educators in our Early Years settings to embrace digitalisation and utilize digital technology to underpin each child’s individual learning journey.
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Free to attend. |
Time | Information |
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9:30 AM - 10:00 AM |
The revised EYFS framework and the implications for SENDMandy Wilding, Education Officer (Early Years), nasen
This session covers some key implications of the Renewed Framework for Early Years practitioners in identifying and meeting the needs of children with SEND and their families.
Show more
Free to attend |
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM |
An early years approach to STEAMAlistair Bryce-Clegg, Early Years Consultant, ABC Does
The fundamental elements of a STEAM approach in the Early Years supports practitioners in providing the knowledge, understanding, skills and dispositions that children need to be successful lifelong learners.
Show more
As well as Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics, STEAM could also stand for Skill, Tenacity, Engagement, Achievement and Motivation! During this session Alistair will be drawing on over 30 years of experience within the early years sector, using real examples from practice, plus current academic research, to enable practitioners to develop creative strategies around being a learner that motivate children to engage, and then keep their levels of resilience high by enabling them to be curious and critical thinkers. Free to attend. |
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM |
Embracing digitalisation in the early yearsVanessa Chandler, Business Development Manager, ILT Education - Polylino
Young children are exposed to a digital world from the moment they are born, and each generation will grow up in an environment different from their parents and grandparents. Therefore, digital technology will influence their lives whether we like it or not and we need to ensure their experiences are both positive and informative. Children are using digital devices/technologies as part of their life and learning and most significantly as part of their early play experiences and play based pedagogies. I hope to highlight the ever increasing need to understand and assist educators in our Early Years settings to embrace digitalisation and utilize digital technology to underpin each child’s individual learning journey.
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Free to attend. |
11:45 AM - 12:15 PM |
Exploring Block Play: enriching experiences - extending learningAndy Burt, Curriculum Consultant & EYFS Trainer, Early Excellence
This session will look at how blocks are such a powerful classroom resource – supporting teaching and learning across many aspects of the curriculum.
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Free to attend |
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM |
Workforce professionalisation: what are graduate practitioner competencies?Dr Eva Mikuska, Senior Lecturer, University of ChichesterSu Wall, Assistant Programme Leader for Early Childhood Studies Degree, University of Derby
This session will inform you about the development of Early Childhood Graduate Practitioner Competencies, where universities are working with Early Years Setting mentors to support students to develop level 6 competencies. We share mentor and student experiences of benefits and challenges in developing the competencies and consider the professionalisation of the workforce through the use of ECS degree students.
Show more
Free to attend |
1:15 PM - 1:45 PM |
The end of EYFS software trackingMatt Arnerich, Head of Learning and Development, Famly
It’s about time early years software waved goodbye to tick boxes and tracking. Hear how a different approach to sharing and noting meaningful progress using software will help you reclaim assessment - and give you more time with your children.
Show more
Free to attend. |
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM |
A child-led approach to developmentJoss Cambridge-Simmons, Child-Led Development Champion, tiney & Jossy Care
What is a child led approach? What it isn't, and how can we learn to follow a child’s lead and truly build on a child's interests and motivations. During this session Joss will share some fascinating insights into this topic including:
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Free to attend. |