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.
WORKSHOP: Assessment and Moderation
NEW WORKSHOP DATES for 2025
This free workshop will touch on all assessments in the EYFS; two-year-old progress check, baseline, EYFSP, as well as continuous assessments to support ongoing planning and assessments.
Level: Introductory
WORKSHOP: Aiming for a Successful Ofsted Inspection 2025
NEW WORKSHOP DATES for 2025
This free online workshop will support you on your journey towards success at your next Ofsted inspection.
Level: Intermediate
WORKSHOP: WellComm Part 1 - Introduction to WellComm
NEW WORKSHOP DATES for 2025
WellComm Part 1: This free online workshop will enable practitioners to use the WellComm Toolkit within their setting.
Level: Introductory
Early Talk Boost @ Edgbaston Family Hub
Face-to-face Early Talk Boost training at Edgbaston Family Hub; each setting will receive two boxes of Early Talk Boost resources.
Places: 20
Level: Intermediate
WORKSHOP: Risk Assessments
NEW WORKSHOP DATES for 2025
This free workshop will give you a deeper understanding of the importance and legal requirements of risk assessments.
Level: Introductory
NEW WORKSHOP: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (ED&I)
NEW WORKSHOP for 2025
This online workshop aims to empower early years colleagues to challenge inequality and/or inappropriate behaviour in the workplace.
Level: Intermediate
WORKSHOP: WellComm Part 2 - What Next?
NEW WORKSHOP DATES for 2025
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
Early Talk Boost @ Erdington Family Hub
Face-to-face Early Talk Boost training at Erdington Family Hub; each setting will receive two boxes of Early Talk Boost resources.
Places: 30
Level: Intermediate
Briefing Session: Early Years Foundation Stage Profile (EYFSP)
A short briefing session for any Birmingham PVI’s that are required to complete the Early Years Foundation Stage Profile (EYFSP).
WORKSHOP: Transition
NEW WORKSHOP DATES for 2025
This free online workshop will explore how to prepare children and their families for a successful transition.
Level: Introductory
Early Talk Boost @ Wyndcliffe Primary School
Face-to-face Early Talk Boost training at Wyndcliffe Primary School; each setting will receive two boxes of Early Talk Boost resources.
Places: 20
Level: Intermediate
NEW WORKSHOP: Workforce Development
NEW WORKSHOP for 2025
This online workshop will cover training and professional development, early years workforce recruitment and retention, and supervision and support.
Level: Intermediate
Early Talk Boost @ Perry Barr Family Hub
Face-to-face Early Talk Boost training at Perry Barr Family Hub; each setting will receive two boxes of Early Talk Boost resources.
Places: 20
Level: Intermediate
Online Information Briefing Sessions - 2024/25
Termly online information briefing sessions - hear key messages and updates from partners, projects, and organisations across Birmingham.
WORKSHOP: Childcare Briefing for Group Care
This briefing is for individuals or organisations considering starting a group-based childcare business in Birmingham.
WORKSHOP: Childcare Briefing for Childminders
This briefing is for individuals in Birmingham considering starting a childminding business.
Early Talk Boost @ Wyndcliffe Primary School
Face-to-face Early Talk Boost training at Wyndcliffe Primary School; each setting will receive two boxes of Early Talk Boost resources.
Places: 20
Level: Intermediate
Early Talk Boost @ Erdington Family Hub
Face-to-face Early Talk Boost training at Erdington Family Hub; each setting will receive two boxes of Early Talk Boost resources.
Places: 30
Level: Intermediate
Early Talk Boost @ Erdington Family Hub
Face-to-face Early Talk Boost training at Erdington Family Hub; each setting will receive two boxes of Early Talk Boost resources.
Places: 30
Level: Intermediate
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.
Early Talk Boost @ Selly Oak Family Hub
Face-to-face Early Talk Boost training at Selly Oak Family Hub; each setting will receive two boxes of Early Talk Boost resources.
Places: 20
Level: Intermediate
Early Talk Boost @ Perry Barr Family Hub
Face-to-face Early Talk Boost training at Perry Barr Family Hub; each setting will receive two boxes of Early Talk Boost resources.
Places: 20
Level: Intermediate
DSL & Safeguarding Support Network
Aimed at DSLs who work with children aged over 5 in either an out of school club or holiday playscheme, or as a HAF provider.
Choice of time: 10:00-11:00 AM or 6:00-7:00 PM
Early Talk Boost @ Perry Barr Family Hub
Face-to-face Early Talk Boost training at Perry Barr Family Hub; each setting will receive two boxes of Early Talk Boost resources.
Places: 20
Level: Intermediate
DEMO & SUPPORT: WellComm Data Collection
This session will demonstrate how to use the updated WellComm data spreadsheet and the Wellcomm data collection form, with Q&A and signposting to practical support if required.
Early Talk Boost @ Erdington Family Hub
Early Talk Boost face-to-face training at Erdington Family Hub.
Dates: Mon 17 March
Places: 30
Level: Intermediate
Early Talk Boost @ Edgbaston Family Hub
Early Talk Boost face-to-face training at Edgbaston Family Hub.
Date: Fri 14 March
Places: 20
Level: Intermediate
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.
Early Talk Boost @ Selly Oak Family Hub
Early Talk Boost face-to-face training at Selly Oak Family Hub.
Date: Tue 4 March
Places: 20
Level: Intermediate
Early Talk Boost @ Edgbaston Family Hub
Early Talk Boost face-to-face training at Edgbaston Family Hub.
Dates: Fri 14 Feb or Fri 28 Feb
Places: 20 per session
Level: Intermediate
Early Talk Boost @ Perry Barr Family Hub
Early Talk Boost face-to-face training at Perry Barr Family Hub.
Dates: Tue 11 Feb
Places: 20
Level: Intermediate
DSL Network Sessions - Feb 2025
Feb 2025 DSL Network Session(s) for setting managers and Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs).
Choice of date/time - please only attend ONE session.
Early Talk Boost @ Erdington Family Hub
Early Talk Boost face-to-face training at Erdington Family Hub.
Dates: Thu 6 Feb
Places: 30
Level: Intermediate
Early Talk Boost @ Edgbaston Family Hub
Early Talk Boost face-to-face training at Edgbaston Family Hub.
Dates: Fri 10 Jan or Fri 31 Jan
Places: 20 per session
Level: Intermediate
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
ADDITIONAL WORKSHOP DATE for 2024/25
Early Talk Boost @ Erdington Family Hub
Early Talk Boost face-to-face training at Erdington Family Hub.
Dates: Mon 20 Jan
Places: 20
Level: Intermediate
Early Talk Boost @ Perry Barr Family Hub
Early Talk Boost face-to-face training at Perry Barr Family Hub.
Dates: Mon 13 Jan
Places: 20
Level: Intermediate
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 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
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 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
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
Birmingham Childminder Network - May 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: Demystify the language of maths
DSL Network Sessions - May 2024
DSL Network Session(s) for setting managers and Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs).
The May session(s) will be lead by the Birmingham LADO team.
Choice of date/time - please only book on for ONE session.