Join us for our free professional development day for childminders, a valuable opportunity to improve skills, stay up-to-date with best practices, and network with peers. We will be joined by […]
Are you passionate about early years education or curious to learn about the pioneering work at Pen Green? Join us for our Visitor Day at the Pen Green Centre for […]
Are you passionate about early years education or curious to learn about the pioneering work at Pen Green? Join us for our Visitor Day at the Pen Green Centre for […]
Join us online for an information session to find out more about; Masters Degree Early Childhood and Education Tutors will be available to talk through course content and answer any […]
Join us online for an information session to find out more about; National Professional Qualification in Early Years Leadership Tutors will be available to talk through course content and answer […]
Our Early Years network sessions provide valuable opportunities for practitioners to come together, discuss challenges, share best practices, and stay informed about the latest developments in early childhood education. Tuesday […]
Our Early Years network sessions provide valuable opportunities for practitioners to come together, discuss challenges, share best practices, and stay informed about the latest developments in early childhood education. Monday […]
Our Initial Teacher Training (ITT) program is accredited by the National Institute of Teaching (NIoT) which means our trainees benefits from engaging in training nationally from inspiring experienced colleagues across […]
The one day course Continuous Provision in the Early Years focuses on how to create an engaging, child-led learning environment where resources and activities are carefully planned to support children's […]
Designed for early years practitioners, managers, and leaders, this training equips participants with the tools to create a reflective, nurturing, and accountable supervision culture. In this course you will develop […]
Pen Green Alumni Event Join us and bring a friend to a special Pen Green Alumni Event, where past students will share their experiences of studying at Pen Green and […]
🌿 Childminder Network Day with a focus on Forest School 🌿Saturday 17th May | 10am – 1pm Join us for a morning of mud, magic, and adventure as we celebrate […]
Our Early Years network sessions provide valuable opportunities for practitioners to come together, discuss challenges, share best practices, and stay informed about the latest developments in early childhood education. Monday […]
Our Early Years network sessions provide valuable opportunities for practitioners to come together, discuss challenges, share best practices, and stay informed about the latest developments in early childhood education. Monday […]
🌟 Stronger Practice Hub Webinar 🌟 High-Quality Interactions: Pedagogic Strategies in Early Years Practice 📅 Tuesday 20th May | 🕒 12-1pm | 💻 Online Join us for an engaging and […]
Join us for the Pen Green Master's Degree Information Session Recruiting Now for 2025 Entry Are you passionate about early years education and looking to deepen your knowledge and impact? Join […]
In this webinar for local authority early years advisors and nursery managers, Dr Sara Bonetti and Dr Mona Sakr, will present findings and recommendations from their Nuffield funded project Achieving […]
Join us for an inspiring Professional Development Day designed for early years educators. Explore key areas of practice that will develop your pedagogy and outcomes for children.
Our Early Years network sessions provide valuable opportunities for practitioners to come together, discuss challenges, share best practices, and stay informed about the latest developments in early childhood education. Monday […]
Our Early Years network sessions provide valuable opportunities for practitioners to come together, discuss challenges, share best practices, and stay informed about the latest developments in early childhood education. Monday […]
Discover how Pen Green’s Celebratory Approach is reshaping the way we see and support children with SEND in the Early Years. This webinar offers a chance to explore a range […]
Achieving High-Quality Provision in the Baby Room A Pen Green Training Course – Saturday 30th August 10-1pm Nurture the youngest minds with confidence, care and research-led expertise. Join us for […]
This year’s annual conference will take place on Saturday, 6th September, as we celebrate the profound contributions of Professor Colwyn Trevarthen to the field of early childhood development. We are […]
Are you passionate about making a difference for children and families? Our Master’s Degree Information Session will give you an insight into how studying with Pen Green can expand your knowledge, enhance your practice, and strengthen your professional impact.
Enhancing Outdoor Practice in the Early YearsProfessional Development Day for Early Years Practitioners Join us for an inspiring day of professional development dedicated to enriching outdoor learning in early years […]
Our Initial Teacher Training (ITT) programmes are accredited by the National Institute of Teaching (NIoT), giving our trainees access to inspiring national training from experienced educators across the country (delivered […]
We’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Mona Sakr as our guest for the next Baby Room Network session — with a special focus on transitions. 💬✨ As many of us have […]
A Celebratory Approach to Working with Children with SEND Fully Funded Training Course – Delivered by East Midlands Early Years Stronger Practice Hub Overview This immersive training course introduces early […]
Our Initial Teacher Training (ITT) programmes are accredited by the National Institute of Teaching (NIoT), giving our trainees access to inspiring national training from experienced educators across the country (delivered […]
Join us for an inspiring Professional Development Day designed for early years educators. Explore key areas of practice that will develop your pedagogy and outcomes for children.
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Our Initial Teacher Training (ITT) programmes are accredited by the National Institute of Teaching (NIoT), giving our trainees access to inspiring national training from experienced educators across the country (delivered […]
Looking for your next step?
Join us at our online information session for employers and potential apprentices interested in the fully funded Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship.
This programme is designed for experienced practitioners looking to step into leadership roles, and for employers wanting to develop and retain senior staff.
A Celebratory Approach to Working with Children with SEND Fully Funded Training Course – Delivered by East Midlands Early Years Stronger Practice Hub Overview This immersive training course introduces early […]
Our Initial Teacher Training (ITT) programmes are accredited by the National Institute of Teaching (NIoT), giving our trainees access to inspiring national training from experienced educators across the country (delivered […]
Looking for the right nursery place for your child?Come and experience Pen Green Nursery! Join us for a relaxed Stay and Play session where you and your child can explore […]
Join us for our next Baby Room Network session, where we’ll be exploring: Documenting the Learning of the Youngest Children: Observation & Assessment How do we truly see and capture […]
Discover Early Years is a free careers and networking event bringing together students, schools, training providers, and Early Years employers. Hosted at Pen Green Research, Training and Development Base, this […]
A community space for early-years apprentices to learn, connect, and thrive Join us for an interactive online forum designed just for early-years apprentices. You support children every day — now […]
Our Initial Teacher Training (ITT) programmes are accredited by the National Institute of Teaching (NIoT), giving our trainees access to inspiring national training from experienced educators across the country (delivered […]
Looking for the right nursery place for your child?Come and experience Pen Green Nursery! Join us for a relaxed Stay and Play session where you and your child can explore […]
We are delighted to launch a brand new networking opportunity focused on one of the most powerful foundations of early childhood development: relationships. For this very first session, we are […]
Join us for our Early Years Open Day and step into a learning community known nationally and internationally for its deeply relational, reflective and emotionally containing ethos. Whether you're just […]
Things I Wish I’d Known: An Essential Guide for New and Aspirant Leaders 23rd March | 4:00–5:30pm | Online This uplifting one-hour session explores the powerful parallels between how we […]
A community space for early-years apprentices to learn, connect, and thrive Join us for an interactive online forum designed just for early-years apprentices. You support children every day — now […]
Our next Baby Room Network will focus on relationships and high-quality interactions, exploring the strong relational foundations that underpin babies’ learning and development. This session will consider how attuned, responsive […]
Early Writing: Building Strong Foundations for the GLD (Half-day training) This half-day training supports practitioners to understand how early writing develops from birth and how secure physical, sensory and emotional […]
Pen Green Initial Teacher Training Information Session Thinking about becoming a teacher? Join us for an informative and welcoming session to explore Initial Teacher Training (ITT) with Pen Green Research, […]
Mobile devices are now a common part of everyday life for many young children. Recent research suggests that by the age of four, more than half of children have their […]
Masters Degree Information Session Early Childhood & Education (Integrated Working with Families and Children) Thinking about taking the next step in your early years career? Join us for an informal […]
Looking for the right nursery place for your child?Come and experience Pen Green Nursery! Join us for a relaxed Stay and Play session where you and your child can explore […]
We are excited to launch a new networking opportunity focused on schemas and mathematics in the early years. This network will explore how schema theory can support meaningful mathematical learning […]
Looking for the right nursery place for your child?Come and experience Pen Green Nursery! Join us for a relaxed Stay and Play session where you and your child can explore […]
NPQ Information Session Are you considering taking the next step in your leadership journey? Join us for an online information session to find out more about the National Professional Qualifications […]
How do adults recognise when a child is ready to engage, beginning to drift, or becoming overwhelmed? In this two-part webinar series, Professor Sam Wass explores attention and regulation as […]
Masters Degree - Early Childhood & Education (Integrated Working with Families and Children) Online Information Session Thinking about taking the next step in your early years career? Join us online […]
Level 6 Qualification BA (Hons) Top-Up Early Childhood & Education (Integrated Working with Families and Children) Online Information Session Do you have a Foundation Degree or equivalent qualification and 240 […]
Lincolnshire Early Years Professional Development Day Supporting the Foundations for Early Writing Join us for a reflective and practice-focused professional development day exploring the foundations of early writing in the […]
Thinking about becoming an Early Years Teacher? Join us to discover the brand new Early Years Teacher Degree Apprenticeship (EYTDA), delivered by Pen Green Research, Development and Training Base in […]
Thinking about becoming an Early Years Teacher? Join us to discover the brand new Early Years Teacher Degree Apprenticeship (EYTDA), delivered by Pen Green Research, Development and Training Base in […]
Are you passionate about early years education or curious to learn about the pioneering work at Pen Green? Join us for our Visitor Day at the Pen Green Centre for […]
Following the fantastic response to last year's webinar, we're delighted to welcome back Dr Mona Sakr and Dr Sara Bonetti for this interactive follow-up session. This webinar is designed for local authority […]
Take the Next Step in Your Early Years Career Whether you're looking to become an Early Years Teacher, develop your leadership, complete a degree or continue your professional learning, our […]
Are you looking for a nursery where your child can feel safe, valued and inspired to learn? Join us at our Kingswood Community Nursery Open Day and discover how we […]
Early Years Professional Development Open Day Wednesday 19 August | 4.00–7.00pmPen Green Research, Development and Training Base, Corby It's not too late to apply for a 2026 start. Whether you're […]
Relational Pedagogies: Trusting the Child and Knowing Yourself A Fully Funded East Midlands Early Years Stronger Practice Hub Conference Join us for an inspiring day exploring how relationships, kindness, play […]
We’re excited to bring together childminders through our Speech, Language and SEND Support Network, led by Karen Royle, Specialist Speech and Language Therapist. This informal online network runs alongside our […]
This network explores how schema theory can support meaningful mathematical learning experiences for young children and how practitioners can use children's schematic interests to inform planning, environments and interactions. Together, […]
Friday 18 September 2026 | 11.30am–1pm | Online via Microsoft Teams Discover the maths hiding in everyday play Children love making things move, and ramps are a perfect invitation for […]
Join Jude Simpson, Senior His Majesty’s Inspector (SHMI), Ofsted, for our next Ofsted Network session. Following our previous session exploring curriculum under the renewed inspection framework, Jude will return to […]
A practical webinar exploring how autism may present in girls in the early years. Consider less visible presentations, communication and play, friendships, sensory and emotional regulation, and how we can […]
Reflective Leadership in Early Years Practice A collaborative leadership session from West Northamptonshire Council and the East Midlands Stronger Practice Hub Join us for a thoughtful and practical morning exploring […]
Thinking about becoming an Early Years Teacher? Join us to discover the brand new Early Years Teacher Degree Apprenticeship (EYTDA), delivered by Pen Green Research, Development and Training Base in […]
We’re excited to bring together childminders through our Speech, Language and SEND Support Network, led by Karen Royle, Specialist Speech and Language Therapist. This informal online network runs alongside our […]
There the Dance Is: Bringing Co-Regulation into Practice From understanding children’s states to knowing how to respond This third session with Professor Sam Wass brings together the thinking explored across […]
The Need for an Ethic of Care in Early Years Join Zoe Raven for this thought-provoking webinar exploring why care must remain at the heart of early years policy and […]
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