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Training: A Celebratory Approach to SEND Assessment in the Early Years (in person)

Pen Green Centre Pen Green Lane, Corby, Northamptonshire

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 years professionals to A Celebratory Approach to Working with Children with SEND—a values-led, evidence-informed model developed by Pen Green and endorsed by the Department for […]

Teacher Training Information Session November

Microsoft Teams

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 virtually), alongside high-quality local, face-to-face delivery here at Pen Green. This combination deepens trainees’ knowledge, understanding, and professional confidence. At Pen Green Research Base, we […]

Nursery Open Session for new parents

Pen Green Centre Pen Green Lane, Corby, Northamptonshire

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 […]

Baby Room Network Meeting

Microsoft Teams

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 the learning of babies?What does meaningful observation look like in a relational, responsive baby room? This is a supportive, practice-focused space for baby room educators, […]

Discover Early Years: Careers & Apprenticeships Marketplace

Pen Green Research Pen Green Research, Training and Development Base,, Rockingham Road, Corby, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

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 interactive event is designed to inspire the next generation of Early Years professionals and showcase the opportunities available in the sector today.

Apprenticeship Support Forum

Microsoft Teams

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 it’s time for us to support you. Whether you’re seeking clarity, confidence, or community, this event brings apprentices together to share experiences, ask questions, and […]

Teacher Training Information Session December

Microsoft Teams

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 virtually), alongside high-quality local, face-to-face delivery here at Pen Green. This combination deepens trainees’ knowledge, understanding, and professional confidence. At Pen Green Research Base, we […]

Nursery Open Session for new parents

Pen Green Centre Pen Green Lane, Corby, Northamptonshire

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 […]

Relationships Network Launch

Microsoft Teams

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 […]

Early Years Degree Open Day

Pen Green Research Pen Green Research, Training and Development Base,, Rockingham Road, Corby, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

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 […]

Webinar: Early Years Leadership

Microsoft Teams

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 […]

Apprenticeship Support Forum

Microsoft Teams

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 […]

Baby Room Network Relationships & High-Quality Interactions

Microsoft Teams

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 […]

West Northants Training Session – Early Writing

The Forum Moat Lane, Towcester, England, United Kingdom

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 […]

Teacher Training Information Session

Microsoft Teams

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, […]

Masters Degree Information Session

Microsoft Teams

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 Masters Degree Information Session and find out how Pen Green’s postgraduate programme can support you to deepen your practice, develop your research voice, and lead […]

Nursery Open Session for new parents

Pen Green Centre Pen Green Lane, Corby, Northamptonshire

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 […]

Schema and Maths Network

Microsoft Teams

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 […]

Nursery Open Session for new parents – Afternoon

Pen Green Centre Pen Green Lane, Corby, Northamptonshire

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 Online Information Session

Microsoft Teams

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 (NPQs) we are planning to deliver in partnership with the National Institute of Teaching.

Masters Degree Online Information Session

Microsoft Teams

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 for an informal Masters Degree Information Session and find out how Pen Green’s postgraduate programme can support you to deepen your practice, develop your research […]

Level 6: BA (Hons) Top-Up Online Information Session

Microsoft Teams

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 credits at Levels 4 and 5? Join us for an online information session to find out more about our Level 6 BA (Hons) Early Childhood […]

Lincolnshire Professional Development Day

Bishop Grosseteste University Longdales Road, Lincoln

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 […]

Professional Development Visitor Day

Pen Green Centre Pen Green Lane, Corby, Northamptonshire

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 […]

Early Years Career Development Open Event

Pen Green Research Pen Green Research, Training and Development Base,, Rockingham Road, Corby, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

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 […]

Kingswood Nursery Open Day

Kingswood Children's Centre Alberta Close, Corby, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

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 Evening

Pen Green Research Pen Green Research, Training and Development Base,, Rockingham Road, Corby, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

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 […]

Pen Green Annual Conference 2026

Pen Green Research Pen Green Research, Training and Development Base,, Rockingham Road, Corby, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

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 […]

Childminder Speech and Language Network

Microsoft Teams

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 […]

Schema and Maths Network

Microsoft Teams

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, […]

Webinar Dreaming Up Maths: See the Possibilities in Play

Microsoft Teams

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 […]

Ofsted Network

Microsoft Teams

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 […]

Autism and Girls in Early Years

Microsoft Teams

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 […]

Childminder Speech and Language Network

Microsoft Teams

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

Microsoft Teams

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 […]