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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
Exploring the World of Two-year-olds: Nurturing Development and Learning
Come along to our Stronger Practice Hub event and learn practical strategies for fostering learning through play and exploration!
There will be lots of practical examples and takeaway tips!
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.
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.
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
Magical Music Series: Musical Free Play
We want to create an exciting buzz around using music in the Early Years! This event will explore how to encourage music in child-led play.
Funded by UK Government.
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.
Magical Music Series: Using Music for Relaxation
We want to create an exciting buzz around using music in the Early Years! This event will help with strategies to use music for relaxation and story massage.
Funded by UK Government.
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
Magical Music Series: Singing Resources and Games
We want to create an exciting buzz around using music in the Early Years! This event will provide singing resources and ideas for games.
Funded by UK Government.
Magical Music Series: Building Confidence in Your Voice
We want to create an exciting buzz around using music in the Early Years! This event aims to build confidence in using singing.
Funded by UK Government.
Magical Music Series: SEND Music Making
We want to create an exciting buzz around using music in the Early Years! This event aims to help you engage and support children with SEND through music.
Funded by UK Government.
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
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.
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
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
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
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