🌿 Outdoor Learning Network Taking Time to BE and Learn Outdoors The Outdoor Learning Network offers a welcoming space for early years professionals to engage in discussion, reflection, and shared practice focused on high-quality outdoor provision for young children. This network supports professional dialogue and the ongoing development of effective, thoughtful outdoor learning experiences. Together, […]
We are delighted to welcome Pen Green alumni back for a special event featuring former postgraduate student and leading early years consultant Dr Stella Louis. Following the success of our previous alumni gathering with Dr Julian Grenier (EEF), this event offers an opportunity to reconnect, reflect, and engage in timely conversation about the importance of […]
Relationships in the Early Years Network Session 3: Professional Love in Early Years Practice – with Jools Page In this session, Jools will introduce her research on professional love and the important role it plays in supporting young children’s emotional security, learning and development. Drawing on her work with early years practitioners, she will explore how […]
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 […]
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.
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, Training and Development Base in partnership with the National Institute of Teaching. At Pen Green, we believe that teaching begins with relationships. Our ITT routes […]
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 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 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 - 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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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