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Apprenticeships, Degrees and Teacher Training Open Day

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

Explore your future in Early Years Join us at Pen Green to discover how you can build a rewarding and meaningful career supporting children, families and communities. Whether you are just starting your journey in Early Years or looking to progress into leadership, advanced study or teaching, our Open Day will help you explore the […]

Network Meeting: Ofsted Updates

Microsoft Teams

Ofsted Updates – Inspection & the Curriculum Network Join us for the next Ofsted Updates Network with Jude Simpson, designed for leaders and managers in early years settings, schools, and childminders.

Webinar: The Impact of Tablet and Smartphone Use on Young Children

Microsoft Teams

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 own tablet, and many spend significant time using digital devices each day. In this webinar, researchers from the iKids Study will share emerging evidence about […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 talk us through the updated Early Years Inspection Toolkit, due to be introduced from September. This session will explore the latest updates, what has changed […]

Baby Room Network – Virtual Visit

Microsoft Teams

For 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 the thinking behind how spaces, activities and resources have been set up and how these respond to the current interests and fascinations of the children. […]

Early Years Teacher Degree Apprenticeship (EYTDA) Information Session

Microsoft Teams

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 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 […]