Pen Green Centre for children and their families

Join us to celebrate the success of our first year as a Stronger Practice Hub. The conference is free to attend for all, with priority places going to to early years settings and childminders in North and West Northamptonshire, Leicestershire, Leicester, Rutland and Lincolnshire.

Carly Polak from our partner setting Charnwood Nursery and Pre-School will lead this webinar on curriculum development.  Carly will reflect on her own first hand experience of building and leading a new curriculum in an early years setting and offer top tips for practitioners and childminders developing unique curricula for their settings.

Join us to celebrate the success of our first year as a Stronger Practice Hub. Keynotes by Ben Kingston Hughes - The Power of Play and Pennie Akehurst – Managing a Changing Workforce. The conference is free to attend for all, with priority places going to to early years settings and childminders in North and West […]

This webinar will explore the play patterns of children who are neurodivergent. There has been a long held assumption that play does not come naturally to children with developmental differences and disabilities. However, there is increasing knowledge and evidence that all children have an innate desire to play, but they may exhibit diverse play patterns […]

Everything begins with the child. The adult steps into their world in the play being shared. Curiosity and Creativity are the nourishment of child development. The session will explore a wide range of techniques and methods that can be used by the adult to inspire and ignite the spark of learning for each child. We […]

With the current government agenda focusing on increasing places for 2 year olds within early years settings, join us for our professional development day to develop your provision and practice for the youngest children. Keynote by Neil Farmer; The Unique Child; similarities/differences, positive relationships and positive mindsets There will be the opportunity to take part […]

This transformative webinar speech explores the fundamental importance of play and how it forms the foundations for every aspect of children’s learning, development and well-being. Exploring fascinating new neuroscience, the webinar looks at how positive, playful adults can enrich play experiences to create potentially life changing benefits for their children. Ben Kingston-Hughes makes a compelling […]

Introducing and deepening your knowledge of schemas’ includes examples of the commonly observed schemas; explanations of terms such as assimilation, accommodation and equilibration; a description of the ways schemas are explored as children develop and learn from their explorations; and, demonstrates how schemas co-ordinate to form complex concepts such as ‘counting’ and ’time

Understanding Schemas and Emotion in Early Childhood’ presents the 6 year groundbreaking PhD study of a small number of children, following a ‘hunch’ that schemas sometimes reflect emotions metaphorically. The whole journey undertaken by families, nursery staff and the researcher (me) is described. I also reflect on my own experiences following the death of my […]

We are excited to announce our conference event on Saturday 7th September 2024 entitled Quality in the Early Years. Keynotes from; Ferre Laevers, Director of the Research Centre for Experiential Education based at the University of Leuven. Wendy Lee, Director of the Educational Leadership Project, New Zealand. Alison Clark, Professor of Early Childhood Education at […]

How might a commitment to engage in curriculum suffused with risk opportunities promote resilience, resourcefulness, thoughtful risk assessment and interdependent social learning to nurture children as confident, capable learners? In this webinar we explore ways learners have the time, freedom and space to take on risky/challenging provocations in our environments.  As early learning settings enable children to engage […]

The webinar "The Changing Landscape of Children's Speech and Language Development" by Karen Royle, a Speech and Language Therapist, focuses on the evolving challenges and conditions affecting children's speech and language development, particularly in the context of recent events such as the COVID-19 pandemic. This webinar delves into the critical nature of early intervention and […]

Join us with Jan Dubiel to discuss how the curriculum meets the real world, and how practitioners can develop their curriculum personalising it for children and the real world. This webinar will introduce the concept of an early years curriculum, focusing on its importance, construction, and implementation. Jan will discuss that understanding and defining an […]

Unlock the Magic of Learning Stories! We’re excited to invite you to a transformative webinar that will change the way you document children’s learning. Learning Stories are our answer to creating documentation that is not only meaningful and effective but also fun and inclusive. In this webinar, you'll learn how to: - Find the Story […]

Discover the power of Continuous Provision with Dr Alistair Bryce-Clegg During this webinar, Alistair will share his insights and practical strategies for creating an impactful learning environment that supports truly child-led, playful exploration and development. Delving into the key principles of Continuous Provision, his discussion will focus on how to organise your learning space, select […]

Supporting the Interaction and Communication Skills of Autistic Children in Early Years Settings This webinar explores how to make connections with young children who are autistic or have social communication differences. We will look at how child led play is the key to developing relationships with neuro-divergent children. The role of echolalia will be explained […]

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 14th January - sessions from 1-2pm and 6:30-7:30pm.

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 14th January - sessions from 1-2pm and 6:30-7:30pm.

This professional development day for early years practitioners will emphasise meaningful, high-quality engagements with children as they develop communication and language skills. Additionally, we will explore the use of outdoor environments to naturally inspire curiosity and interaction, providing an ideal setting to enhance language development. Session includes full tour of the Charnwood Nursery & Pre-School […]

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.

Bishop Grosseteste University, Longdales Road, Lincoln LN1 3DY

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 Tina Maltman from Childminding UK and our Childminder Partner, Leona Smith specialising in Childminder Forest School Provision.

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 14th January - sessions from 1-2pm and 6:30-7:30pm.

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 17th March - sessions from 12-1pm and 6-7pm.

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 19th May - sessions from 12-1pm and 6-7pm.

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 19th May - sessions from 12-1pm and 6-7pm.

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 30th June - sessions from 12-1pm and 6-7pm.

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 30th June - sessions from 12-1pm and 6-7pm.

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 settings. This practical and reflective event will explore the value of outdoor environments in supporting children's development, wellbeing, and curiosity. Through hands-on workshops, discussions, and […]

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.

Bishop Grosseteste University, Longdales Road, Lincoln LN1 3DY