Upcoming Events
You can find a list of all bookable events (including district network meetings, conferences and CPD) below.
See our dedicated CPD page for more details on which course best suits your needs.
Managers Let’s Talk: Risk Assessments and the Importance of Risky Play
An online networking session for Nursery Managers/Early Years Leaders: Managers Let’s Talk!
The topic for this meeting is: Risk Assessments and the Importance of Risky Play
DSL Network Sessions - Nov 2024
Nov 2024 DSL Network Session(s) for setting managers and Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs).
Choice of date/time - please only attend ONE session.
WM VRP: Working with Trauma in the Early Years
This FREE online training from the West Midlands Violence Reduction Partnership (WM VRP) aims to support practitioners in understanding signs of trauma and how it may present in the early years.
Level: Introductory
Multiple dates throughout the year
WORKSHOP: WellComm Part 2 - What Next?
WellComm Part 2: Tips and good practice for WellComm screening and embedding WellComm into your everyday practice.
This workshop should be taken AFTER you have attended ‘WellComm Part 1: Introduction to Wellcomm’.
Level: Introductory
NEW WORKSHOP DATES for 2024/25
WORKSHOP: Aiming for a Successful Ofsted Inspection
This free online workshop will support you on your journey towards success at your next Ofsted inspection.
Level: Intermediate
NEW WORKSHOP DATES for 2024/25
WORKSHOP: WellComm Part 1 - Introduction to WellComm
WellComm Part 1: This free online workshop will enable practitioners to use the WellComm Toolkit within their setting.
Level: Introductory
NEW WORKSHOP DATES for 2024/25
Online Information Briefing Sessions - 2024/25
Termly online information briefing sessions - hear key messages and updates from partners, projects, and organisations across Birmingham.
Selly Oak District Network Meeting - Spring Term 2024/25
Book your place at the 2024/25 Spring Term Selly Oak District Network Meeting at Allens Croft Nursery School
Hall Green District Network Meeting - Spring Term 2024/25
Book your place at the 2024/25 Spring Term Hall Green District Network Meeting at Springfield Children’s Centre
Northfield District Network Meeting - Spring Term 2024/25
Book your place at the 2024/25 Spring Term Northfield District Network Meeting.
DSL Network Sessions - Feb 2025
SAVE THE DATE: Feb 2025 DSL Network Session(s) for setting managers and Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs).
Choice of date/time - please only attend ONE session.
Erdington District Network Meeting - Spring Term 2024/25
Book your place at the 2024/25 Spring Term Erdington District Network Meeting at Kings Rise Academy
Hodge Hill District Network Meeting - Spring Term 2024/25
Book your place at the 2024/25 Spring Term Hodge Hill District Network Meeting at Norton Hall Children & Family Centre
Sutton Coldfield District Network Meeting - Spring Term 2024/25
Book your place at the 2024/25 Spring Term Sutton Coldfield District Network Meeting at Sutton Park Primary School.
Edgbaston District Network Meeting - Spring Term 2024/25
Book your place at the 2024/25 Spring Term Edgbaston District Network Meeting at Edgbaston Community Centre
Yardley District Network Meeting - Spring Term 2024/25
Book your place at the 2024/25 Spring Term Yardley District Network Meeting at Our Little Angelz Stechford
West Midlands Childminder Network - Physical Development
A regular online networking event for Childminders across the West Midlands to meet up, offer peer support and share ideas and information.
The topic for this meeting is: Promoting physical development
Ladywood District Network Meeting - Spring Term 2024/25
Book your place at the 2024/25 Autumn Term Ladywood District Network Meeting at Bloomsbury Nursery School (TBC)
Online Network Meeting: In Conversation with Gary Wilson
Termly online network meeting featuring a guest speaker - Spring Term webinar with Gary Wilson exploring the issues around boys' underachievement.
Perry Barr District Network Meeting - Spring Term 2024/25
Book your place at the 2024/25 Autumn Term Perry Barr District Network Meeting at Perry Beeches Nursery School
West Midlands Childminder Network - Supporting Self-Regulation
A regular online networking event for Childminders across the West Midlands to meet up, offer peer support and share ideas and information.
The topic for this meeting is: Supporting Self-Regulation
DSL Network Sessions - June 2025
SAVE THE DATE: June 2025 DSL Network Session(s) for setting managers and Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs).
Choice of date/time - please only attend ONE session.
West Midlands Childminder Network - Making Music
A regular online networking event for Childminders across the West Midlands to meet up, offer peer support and share ideas and information.
The topic for this meeting is: Making music in a home environment
Online Network Meeting: In Conversation with Dr Stella Louis
Termly online network meeting featuring a guest speaker - Autumn Term webinar with Dr Stella Louis, talking about partnership with families.
Sutton Coldfield District Network Meeting - Autumn Term 2024/25
Book your place at the 2024/25 Autumn Term Sutton Coldfield District Network Meeting
Edgbaston District Network Meeting - Autumn Term 2024/25
Book your place at the 2024/25 Autumn Term Edgbaston District Network Meeting at Allens Croft Nursery School
Ladywood District Network Meeting - Autumn Term 2024/25
Book your place at the 2024/25 Autumn Term Ladywood District Network Meeting at Bloomsbury Nursery School
Erdington District Network Meeting - Autumn Term 2024/25
Book your place at the 2024/25 Autumn Term Erdington District Network Meeting at Osborne Nursery School
Northfield District Network Meeting - Autumn Term 2024/25
Book your place at the 2024/25 Autumn Term Northfield District Network Meeting at Weoley Castle Preschool
Selly Oak District Network Meeting - Autumn Term 2024/25
Book your place at the 2024/25 Autumn Term Selly Oak District Network Meeting at Highters Heath Nursery School
Hodge Hill District Network Meeting - Autumn Term 2024/25
Book your place at the 2024/25 Autumn Term Hodge Hill District Network Meeting at Nansen Primary School
Hall Green District Network Meeting - Autumn Term 2024/25
Book your place at the 2024/25 Autumn Term Hall Green District Network Meeting at the Centre for Movement Disorders in Cannon Hill Park
Yardley District Network Meeting - Autumn Term 2024/25
Book your place at the 2024/25 Autumn Term Yardley District Network Meeting at Stanville Primary School
Perry Barr District Network Meeting - Autumn Term 2024/25
Book your place at the 2024/25 Autumn Term Perry Barr District Network Meeting at Perry Beeches Nursery School.
Nurturing Staff Wellbeing - Including Your Own (Evening Session)
Come along to our Stronger Practice Hub event and learn about strategies to support your own and your team's wellbeing.
Nurturing Staff Wellbeing - Including Your Own (Morning Session)
Come along to our Stronger Practice Hub event and learn about strategies to support your own and your team's wellbeing.
DSL Network Sessions - Sept 2024
SAVE THE DATE: Sept 2024 DSL Network Session(s) for setting managers and Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs).
Choice of date/time - please only attend ONE session.
NCB WORKSHOP: A Special Approach to Making it REAL
A workshop providing practitioners with an overview of how to support the home learning environment for families with children with SEND.
WORKSHOP: WellComm Part 1 - Introduction to WellComm
WellComm Part 1: This free online workshop will enable practitioners to use the WellComm Toolkit within their setting.
Level: Introductory
NEW WORKSHOP DATES for 2023/24
Birmingham Childminder Network - July Meet-up
A regular online networking event for Childminders across Birmingham to meet up, offer peer support and share ideas and information.
The topic for this meeting is: Nurturing Wellbeing
West Midlands Childminder Network - July Meet-up
A regular online networking event for Childminders across the West Midlands to meet up, offer peer support and share ideas and information.
The topic for this meeting is: Nurturing Wellbeing
WORKSHOP: WellComm Part 2 - What Next?
WellComm Part 2: Tips and good practice for WellComm screening and embedding WellComm into your everyday practice.
This workshop should be taken AFTER you have attended ‘WellComm Part 1: Introduction to Wellcomm’.
Level: Introductory
NEW WORKSHOP DATES for 2023/24
WORKSHOP: Aiming for a Successful Ofsted Inspection
This free online workshop will support you on your journey towards success at your next Ofsted inspection.
Level: Intermediate
NEW WORKSHOP DATES for 2023/24
Makaton - Level 1 (3 July)
A practical, one-day, face-to-face training session to learn the Level 1 Makaton signs and symbols.
Location: Weoley Castle Nursery School, B29 5QD
Makaton - Level 1 (29 June)
A practical, one-day, face-to-face training session to learn the Level 1 Makaton signs and symbols.
Location: Bloomsbury Nursery School, B7 5BX
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[ONLINE] Edgbaston & Northfield District Network Meetings - 2023/24
Book your place at this year's ONLINE Network Meetings for Edgbaston and Northfield districts - one meeting per term
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[IN-PERSON] Edgbaston & Northfield District Network Meetings - 2023/24
Book your place at this year's IN-PERSON Network Meetings for Edgbaston and Northfield districts - one meeting per term
Managers Let’s Talk: June 2024
A new online networking session for Nursery Managers/Early Years Leaders: Managers Let’s Talk!
The topic for this meeting is: Preparing for Ofsted
Practice from the Heart - Visit Weoley Castle Nursery School
Come and see our practice in the Heart of the Midlands.
Visit Weoley Castle Nursery School, one of the Heart Stronger Practice Hub partners.
Supporting a Smooth Transition to Reception - Selly Oak
An opportunity to discuss transition for every child moving to a Reception class in September 2024.
Location: Sense TouchBase Pears, B29 6NA
Practice from the Heart - Visit Bloomsbury Nursery
Come and see our practice in the Heart of the Midlands.
Visit Bloomsbury Nursery School, one of the Heart Stronger Practice Hub partners.
Makaton - Level 1 (15 June)
A practical, one-day, face-to-face training session to learn the Level 1 Makaton signs and symbols.
Location: Dolphin Women’s Centre, B8 2HB