2024 Agenda - Birmingham

Whether it is a nursery break-in, an accident involving a child, or allegations about a member of staff, we will look at the skills nursery managers need in order to be ready to deal with the unexpected crisis.

Many EYFS providers are overwhelmed. Establishing and maintaining a positive and supportive workplace environment can be a challenge. This session will explore some of the key actionable steps that leaders and managers can take to address this challenge. Attendees will discover how to actively listen to their team through providing a safe space for open communication. Establishing clear goals and expectations for a culture that values innovation, growth and well-being for both staff and children, and why having clear roles and responsibilities, systems and processes and deliverable policies and procedures are essential to clarity and consistency.

Learn the secrets of effective recruitment and retention and how to attract the very best team.

Challenging discussions and conflict in the workplace can be tricky to navigate. Gain valuable insights and techniques to manage emotions, develop resolution skills to de-escalate conflict and learn strategies you can implement right away to bring about peaceful resolutions.

Expert guidance and advice on business management challenges.

How to manage an inclusive and diverse team.

Positively impact your setting's provision for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

The Department for Education will talk about the government's early education and childcare reform programme including how the department is supporting staff to enter the workforce and navigate the extended funding entitlement.

Bright Horizons will present research on the positive impact of an environmental curriculum on children, families and the local community.

Keep up-to-date with changes to Ofsted inspections and learn more about preparing for your inspection and improving your practice.

Working in partnership with parents and carers is central to early years practice. Kidzrus shares some of the successful initiatives which have helped to develop positive and respectful relationships, including parents’ coffee bars, forest school lessons for parents, and support with funding applications for parents and carers of children with SEND.

What makes a qualification "full and relevant"? What makes someone qualified to Level 6 in the EYFS? Do Level 3 qualified practitioners still need maths? All your qualification questions answered.

Hear from Ofsted – Wendy, Angela and Sam will be talking about:
• Best Start in Life research review
• Why high quality interactions are vital
• Why they say ‘do nothing’ when asked what do I need to do to prepare for inspection
• And more...

How managers can go beyond a tick-box exercise to ensure their setting is inclusive.

You're a nursery manager – what next? Find out what career pathways nursery managers have taken, and how to develop your skills for the next challenge.

From September 2024, funded places are rolling out to children from the age of nine months. What can managers do to ensure they have the right staff, environment and resources to deal with the unique needs of these younger children – and their parents?

Proven tips and tricks on harnessing the power of Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and other platforms to promote your setting to parents and potential recruits.

Many EYFS providers are overwhelmed. Establishing and maintaining a positive and supportive workplace environment can be a challenge. This session will explore some of the key actionable steps that leaders and managers can take to address this challenge. Attendees will discover how to actively listen to their team through providing a safe space for open communication. Establishing clear goals and expectations for a culture that values innovation, growth and well-being for both staff and children, and why having clear roles and responsibilities, systems and processes and deliverable policies and procedures are essential to clarity and consistency.

Whether it is a nursery break-in, an accident involving a child, or allegations about a member of staff, we will look at the skills nursery managers need in order to be ready to deal with the unexpected crisis.

Learn the secrets of effective recruitment and retention and how to attract the very best team.

Find out about the characteristics of effective leaders.

How to manage an inclusive and diverse team.

Lorna Taylor, physiotherapist, will talk about new research she has conducted with the University of Derby which shows how prevalent back pain is among nursery workers, and present practical ways in which managers can support staff.

Positively impact your setting's provision for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

The Department for Education will talk about the government's early education and childcare reform programme including how the department is supporting staff to enter the workforce and navigate the extended funding entitlement.

Bright Horizons will talk about the development and impact of its wellbeing curriculum, and how it equips staff to deliver their bespoke curriculum effectively. The Nurture Model is a professional development programme, underpinned by the science of early childhood, which focuses on the importance of co-regulation and attachments in the early stages of children's development.

Keep up-to-date with changes to Ofsted inspections and learn more about preparing for your inspection and improving your practice.

Working in partnership with parents and carers is central to early years practice. Kidzrus shares some of the successful initiatives which have helped to develop positive and respectful relationships, including parents’ coffee bars, forest school lessons for parents, and support with funding applications for parents and carers of children with SEND.

The early years sector is facing significant challenges such as recruitment and retention issues, a funding structure that does not enable settings to maintain high quality education and care and a pandemic that has had serious consequences on the well-being of staff, children, and their families. Coaching and supervision are mechanisms that could support the emotional labour (Hochschild, 1983) and well-being of early years practitioners. The workshop aims to explore how supervision can contain, support, and improve the ‘emotional labour’ and the ‘well-being’ of early childhood practitioners.

What makes a qualification "full and relevant"? What makes someone qualified to Level 6 in the EYFS? Do Level 3 qualified practitioners still need maths? All your qualification questions answered.

Hear from Ofsted – Wendy, Angela and Sam will be talking about:
• Best Start in Life research review
• Why high quality interactions are vital
• Why they say ‘do nothing’ when asked what do I need to do to prepare for inspection
• And more...

From September 2024, funded places are rolling out to children from the age of nine months. What can managers do to ensure they have the right staff, environment and resources to deal with the unique needs of these younger children – and their parents?

How managers can go beyond a tick-box exercise to ensure their setting is inclusive.

Proven tips and tricks on harnessing the power of Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and other platforms to promote your setting to parents and potential recruits.

Challenging discussions and conflict in the workplace can be tricky to navigate. Gain valuable insights and techniques to manage emotions, develop resolution skills to de-escalate conflict and learn strategies you can implement right away to bring about peaceful resolutions.

Find out about the characteristics of effective leaders.

Dive into the heart of your operation with an exhilarating audit adventure! Discover the essential checks that managers must embark on to catapult the delivery of exceptional childcare to new heights. It's not just an audit; it's your roadmap to operational excellence and unmatched quality in childcare services. Get ready to unlock a world of possibilities!

Dive into the heart of your operation with an exhilarating audit adventure! Discover the essential checks that managers must embark on to catapult the delivery of exceptional childcare to new heights. It's not just an audit; it's your roadmap to operational excellence and unmatched quality in childcare services. Get ready to unlock a world of possibilities!

First impressions are golden, and the journey of welcoming new team members is your chance to shine! It's all about crafting an introduction to your setting that lays the groundwork for a thriving and rewarding career. Embark on a voyage of discovery with our top tips and expert advice to master the art of successful induction and onboarding. Transform the ordinary into an extraordinary beginning!

A training session crafted for early years practitioners seeking to enhance their professional journey. Discover the influential power of reflection in advancing your career in the early years sector. Gain practical insights and strategies to fuel your growth and development, equipping you to thrive in the ever-evolving landscape of early years.

First impressions are golden, and the journey of welcoming new team members is your chance to shine! It's all about crafting an introduction to your setting that lays the groundwork for a thriving and rewarding career. Embark on a voyage of discovery with our top tips and expert advice to master the art of successful induction and onboarding. Transform the ordinary into an extraordinary beginning!

Creating a psychologically safe environment for growth and collaboration is essential to any organisation. This session explores essential aspects of personal growth. You’ll learn to recognise the value of emotional intelligence and why authenticity is fundamental for effective leadership.

Creating a psychologically safe environment for growth and collaboration is essential to any organisation. This session explores essential aspects of personal growth. You’ll learn to recognise the value of emotional intelligence and why authenticity is fundamental for effective leadership.

You're a nursery manager – what next? Find out what career pathways nursery managers have taken, and how to develop your skills for the next challenge.