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NPQ Online Information Session
Microsoft TeamsNPQ 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 […]
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There the Dance Is: A Two-Part Webinar Series with Professor Sam Wass
Microsoft TeamsHow 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 Online Information Session
Microsoft TeamsMasters 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: BA (Hons) Top-Up Online Information Session
Microsoft TeamsLevel 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 Professional Development Day
Bishop Grosseteste University Longdales Road, LincolnLincolnshire 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 […]
Early Years Teacher Degree Apprenticeship (EYTDA) Information Session
Microsoft TeamsThinking 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 partnership with the University of Greenwich. Launching this September, this innovative apprenticeship offers the opportunity to achieve a BA (Hons) Early Years with Early Years […]
Early Years Teacher Degree Apprenticeship (EYTDA) Information Session
Microsoft TeamsThinking 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 partnership with the University of Greenwich. Launching this September, this innovative apprenticeship offers the opportunity to achieve a BA (Hons) Early Years with Early Years […]
Early Years Career Development Open Event
Pen Green Research Pen Green Research, Training and Development Base,, Rockingham Road, Corby, Northamptonshire, United KingdomTake 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 Career Development Open Event is the perfect opportunity to explore your next step. Join us at Pen Green Research Base to discover the range of […]
Early Years Professional Development Open Evening
Pen Green Research Pen Green Research, Training and Development Base,, Rockingham Road, Corby, Northamptonshire, United KingdomEarly 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 looking to become an Early Years Teacher, develop your leadership, gain a degree or continue your professional learning, join us at our Early Years Professional […]
Early Years Stronger Practice Advisers Information Session
Microsoft TeamsEarly Years Stronger Practice Adviser (EYSPA) Information Session Could your setting or childminding provision benefit from free, tailored support from an experienced early years leader? Join our short online information […]
Pen Green Annual Conference 2026
Pen Green Research Pen Green Research, Training and Development Base,, Rockingham Road, Corby, Northamptonshire, United KingdomRelational 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 […]
How to Write Meaningful Observations
Microsoft TeamsHow to Write Meaningful Observations Many practitioners tell us that observation, assessment, and planning can feel overwhelming — especially when there’s pressure to record learning rather than truly understand it. […]
Childminder Speech and Language Network
Microsoft TeamsWe’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 TeamsThis 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 TeamsFriday 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 TeamsJoin 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 […]
Speech and Language and SEND Support Network
Microsoft TeamsWe’re excited to bring together practitioners through our Speech, Language and SEND Support Network, led by Karen Royle, Specialist Speech and Language Therapist. This informal online network runs alongside our […]
Baby Room Network – Virtual Visit
Microsoft TeamsFor our next Baby Room Network, we’ll be doing something a little different and taking a virtual visit into the Pen Green baby room. We’ll explore the environment together, sharing […]
Autism and Girls in Early Years
Microsoft TeamsA 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 […]
West Northants Training Session – Reflective Leadership in Early Years Practice
The Forum Moat Lane, Towcester, England, United KingdomReflective 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 […]
Early Years Teacher Degree Apprenticeship (EYTDA) Information Session
Microsoft TeamsThinking 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 partnership with the University of Greenwich. Starting in January 2027 this innovative apprenticeship offers the opportunity to achieve a BA (Hons) Early Years with Early […]
Childminder Speech and Language Network
Microsoft TeamsWe’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 TeamsThere 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 […]
How to Write Meaningful Observations
Microsoft TeamsHow to Write Meaningful Observations Many practitioners tell us that observation, assessment, and planning can feel overwhelming — especially when there’s pressure to record learning rather than truly understand it. […]
Speech and Language and SEND Support Network
Microsoft TeamsWe’re excited to bring together practitioners through our Speech, Language and SEND Support Network, led by Karen Royle, Specialist Speech and Language Therapist. This informal online network runs alongside our […]
Baby Room Network – What’s on Top? Exploring PSED
Microsoft TeamsBaby Room Network – What's on Top? Exploring PSED Join us for our next Baby Room Network, where we’ll be exploring Personal, Social and Emotional Development (PSED) and what this […]
The Need for an Ethic of Care in Early Years
Microsoft TeamsThe 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 practice. Drawing on her doctoral research and more than 37 years’ experience of running early years provision, Zoe will explore the central argument of the […]
Ofsted Network
Microsoft TeamsJoin Jude Simpson, Senior His Majesty’s Inspector (SHMI), Ofsted, for our next Ofsted Network session. Ofsted: curriculum and teaching – how this is explored on inspection Following the questions and discussion from our previous session, Jude will focus in more detail on curriculum and teaching and how these are explored during inspection. The session will consider […]
Early Years Courses & Qualifications Open Day
Pen Green Research Pen Green Research, Training and Development Base,, Rockingham Road, Corby, Northamptonshire, United KingdomThinking about your future in Early Years? Whether you're looking to gain your first qualification, complete a degree, become an Early Years Teacher or take the next step in your professional development, we'd love to help you explore your options. Join us for a relaxed and informal open day where you can meet our friendly […]
EYFS Quality & Inspection Readiness Network
Microsoft TeamsJoin us for a practical and engaging session exploring high-quality EYFS practice in light of the updated Ofsted inspection toolkit and revised EYFS Statutory Framework 2026.