Upcoming Events
You can find a list of all bookable events (including district network meetings, conferences and CPD) below.
See our dedicated CPD page for more details on which course best suits your needs.
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Summer EYC Surgery: North Cluster [In-Person]
IN-PERSON North Cluster Summer EYC Surgery: Exploring Safer Sleep
Discuss September 2026 changes within the EYFS Framework regarding safer sleep arrangements.
Ramp Play with Young Minds Big Maths
Exclusively for Birmingham Early Years Practitioners - Join us to explore the Ramp Play booklet and deepen your understanding of the maths hidden in everyday play.
Limited places - first come, first served
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Summer EYC Surgery: North Cluster [Online]
ONLINE North Cluster Summer EYC Surgery: Exploring Safer Sleep
Discuss September 2026 changes within the EYFS Framework regarding safer sleep arrangements.
WORKSHOP: Transition (Evening Session)
NEW WORKSHOP DATES for 2025/26
This free online workshop will explore how to prepare children and their families for a successful transition.
Level: Introductory
WORKSHOP: Aiming for a Successful Ofsted Inspection 2025/26 (Morning Session)
NEW WORKSHOP DATES for 2025/26
This free online workshop will support you on your journey towards success at your next Ofsted inspection.
Level: Intermediate
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WORKSHOP: WellComm Part 1 - Introduction to WellComm [May]
NEW WORKSHOP DATES for 2025/26
WellComm Part 1: This free online workshop will enable practitioners to use the WellComm Toolkit within their setting.
Level: Introductory
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Summer EYC Surgery: South Cluster [In-Person]
IN-PERSON South Cluster Summer EYC Surgery: Best Start in Life (BSiL) Family Hubs
Explore Birmingham’s local approach to BSiL and what this means in practice for nurseries and families.
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Summer EYC Surgery: South Cluster [Online]
ONLINE South Cluster Summer EYC Surgery: Best Start in Life (BSiL) Family Hubs
Explore Birmingham’s local approach to BSiL and what this means in practice for nurseries and families.
Transition to Reception 2026 - Hall Green & Moseley District
An opportunity to discuss transition for every child moving to a Reception class in September 2026.
Location: Kings Heath Cricket Club, B14 6DT
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Summer EYC Surgery: Central & East Cluster [In-Person]
IN-PERSON Central & East Cluster Summer EYC Surgery: Supporting children with English as an Additional Language (EAL) in Early Years.
Discuss inclusive practice, valuing home languages and the importance of creating language‑rich environments.
Transition to Reception 2026 - Erdington District
An opportunity to discuss transition for every child moving to a Reception class in September 2026.
Location: St Barnabas Church Centre, B23 6SY
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Summer EYC Surgery: Central & East Cluster [Online]
ONLINE Central & East Cluster Summer EYC Surgery: Supporting children with English as an Additional Language (EAL) in Early Years.
Discuss inclusive practice, valuing home languages and the importance of creating language‑rich environments.
Transition to Reception 2026 - Yardley District
An opportunity to discuss transition for every child moving to a Reception class in September 2026.
Location: Mackadown Sports & Social Club, B33 0JG
WORKSHOP: Assessment and Moderation in the EYFS (Evening Session)
Birmingham's Early Years and Childcare Service will guide you through the areas of assessment within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Framework
Level: Introductory
Transition to Reception 2026 - Northfield District
An opportunity to discuss transition for every child moving to a Reception class in September 2026.
Location: Shenley Court Hall, B29 4ED
Transition to Reception 2026 - Sutton Coldfield District
An opportunity to discuss transition for every child moving to a Reception class in September 2026.
Location: The Trinity Centre, B72 1TF
Transition to Reception 2026 - Edgbaston District
An opportunity to discuss transition for every child moving to a Reception class in September 2026.
Location: Edgbaston Community Centre, B15 2HU
Transition to Reception 2026 - Hodge Hill & Solihull North District
An opportunity to discuss transition for every child moving to a Reception class in September 2026.
Location: Mackadown Sports & Social Club, B33 0JG
Transition to Reception 2026 - Ladywood District
An opportunity to discuss transition for every child moving to a Reception class in September 2026.
Location: The Signing Tree, B16 8SZ
Transition to Reception 2026 - Selly Oak District
An opportunity to discuss transition for every child moving to a Reception class in September 2026.
Location: Shenley Court Hall, B29 4ED
Transition to Reception 2026 - Perry Barr District
An opportunity to discuss transition for every child moving to a Reception class in September 2026.
Location: Lea Hall Allotments & Institute, B20 2AP
WORKSHOP: WellComm Part 1 - Introduction to WellComm [Jun]
NEW WORKSHOP DATES for 2025/26
WellComm Part 1: This free online workshop will enable practitioners to use the WellComm Toolkit within their setting.
Level: Introductory
CHILDCARE BRIEFING: Considering a Career as a Childminder? (Afternoon Session)
Thinking of becoming a childminder? This briefing is intended for individuals in Birmingham who are considering starting a childminding business.
Level: Introductory
CHILDCARE BRIEFING: Considering Starting a Childcare Business? (Afternoon Session)
Thinking of starting a childcare business? If you are considering opening a group-based childcare business in Birmingham (such as a Day Nursery or Preschool), this workshop is for you!
Level: Introductory
Building Effective Transitions with Laura Henry-Allain
Exclusively for Birmingham Early Years Practitioners - Laura Henry-Allain will share her top tips on the importance of supporting children as they transition through their Early Years stages.
Limited places - first come, first served
WORKSHOP: Diverse Beginnings - Enhancing Equity, Diversity & Inclusion in Childcare Settings
This in-person workshop will support Early Years and Childcare professionals in embedding equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) across their practice.
Level: Introductory
WORKSHOP: WellComm Part 1 - Introduction to WellComm [Jul]
NEW WORKSHOP DATES for 2025/26
WellComm Part 1: This free online workshop will enable practitioners to use the WellComm Toolkit within their setting.
Level: Introductory
WORKSHOP: Aiming for a Successful Ofsted Inspection 2025/26 (Afternoon Session)
NEW WORKSHOP DATES for 2025/26
This free online workshop will support you on your journey towards success at your next Ofsted inspection.
Level: Intermediate
WORKSHOP: WellComm Part 1 - Introduction to WellComm [5 Aug]
NEW WORKSHOP DATES for 2025/26
WellComm Part 1: This free online workshop will enable practitioners to use the WellComm Toolkit within their setting.
Level: Introductory
CHILDCARE BRIEFING: Considering a Career as a Childminder? (Evening Session)
Thinking of becoming a childminder? This briefing is intended for individuals in Birmingham who are considering starting a childminding business.
Level: Introductory
CHILDCARE BRIEFING: Considering Starting a Childcare Business? (Evening Session)
Thinking of starting a childcare business? If you are considering opening a group-based childcare business in Birmingham (such as a Day Nursery or Preschool), this workshop is for you!
Level: Introductory
WORKSHOP: WellComm Part 1 - Introduction to WellComm [20 Aug]
NEW WORKSHOP DATES for 2025/26
WellComm Part 1: This free online workshop will enable practitioners to use the WellComm Toolkit within their setting.
Level: Introductory
BRIEFING: Target Setting for Early Years Personal Education Plans (PEPs) - Morning Session
A briefing session to support early years practitioners in setting clear and effective SMART targets for Birmingham’s Children in Care.
Morning Session: 10:00-11:00 AM
BRIEFING: Target Setting for Early Years Personal Education Plans (PEPs) - Evening Session
A briefing session to support early years practitioners in setting clear and effective SMART targets for Birmingham’s Children in Care.
Evening Session: 6:00-7:00 PM
BRIEFING: Target Setting for Early Years Personal Education Plans (PEPs) - Lunchtime Session
A briefing session to support early years practitioners in setting clear and effective SMART targets for Birmingham’s Children in Care.
Lunchtime Session: 12:00-1:00 PM
CHILDCARE BRIEFING: Considering Starting a Childcare Business? (Morning Session)
Thinking of starting a childcare business? If you are considering opening a group-based childcare business in Birmingham (such as a Day Nursery or Preschool), this workshop is for you!
Level: Introductory
CHILDCARE BRIEFING: Considering a Career as a Childminder? (Morning Session)
Thinking of becoming a childminder? This briefing is intended for individuals in Birmingham who are considering starting a childminding business.
Level: Introductory
WORKSHOP: WellComm Part 1 - Introduction to WellComm [Apr]
NEW WORKSHOP DATES for 2025/26
WellComm Part 1: This free online workshop will enable practitioners to use the WellComm Toolkit within their setting.
Level: Introductory
BRIEFING: Target Setting for Early Years Personal Education Plans (PEPs) - Afternoon Session
A briefing session to support early years practitioners in setting clear and effective SMART targets for Birmingham’s Children in Care.
Afternoon Session: 3:00-4:00 PM
WORKSHOP: Diverse Beginnings - Enhancing Equity, Diversity & Inclusion in Childcare Settings
This in-person workshop will support Early Years and Childcare professionals in embedding equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) across their practice.
Level: Introductory
Project and Partners Information Sharing Session - Summer Term
Join our online session for early years professionals: connect with key partners, explore the latest resources, sector support, and offers.
WORKSHOP: Transition (Morning Session)
NEW WORKSHOP DATES for 2025/26
This free online workshop will explore how to prepare children and their families for a successful transition.
Level: Introductory
Central & East Cluster Spring Network Meeting: Positive Transitions
Join us for an interactive, discussion‑based session focused on how we can support positive transitions for young children across Birmingham.
South Cluster Spring Network Meeting: Positive Transitions
Join us for an interactive, discussion‑based session focused on how we can support positive transitions for young children across Birmingham.
North Cluster Spring Network Meeting: Positive Transitions
Join us for an interactive, discussion‑based session focused on how we can support positive transitions for young children across Birmingham.
WORKSHOP: WellComm Part 1 - Introduction to WellComm [Mar]
NEW WORKSHOP DATES for 2025/26
WellComm Part 1: This free online workshop will enable practitioners to use the WellComm Toolkit within their setting.
Level: Introductory
WORKSHOP: Aiming for a Successful Ofsted Inspection 2025/26 (Evening Session)
NEW WORKSHOP DATES for 2025/26
This free online workshop will support you on your journey towards success at your next Ofsted inspection.
Level: Intermediate
WellComm Data Collection for PVI Settings
This session will demonstrate how to use the WellComm data spreadsheet to collate screening data and prepare for sharing your WellComm screens on the EEE portal
Alternative morning session available on Wed 11 March.
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Spring EYC Surgery: Central & East Cluster [In-Person]
IN-PERSON Central & East Cluster Spring EYC Surgery: Inspections
An opportunity for providers to explore report cards from recent Ofsted inspections.
WellComm Data Collection for PVI Settings
This session will demonstrate how to use the WellComm data spreadsheet to collate screening data and prepare for sharing your WellComm screens on the EEE portal
Alternative evening session available on Mon 16 March.
WORKSHOP: Assessment and Moderation in the EYFS (Afternoon Session)
Birmingham's Early Years and Childcare Service will guide you through the areas of assessment within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Framework
Level: Introductory
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Spring EYC Surgery: Central & East Cluster [Online]
ONLINE Central & East Cluster Spring EYC Surgery: Inspections
An opportunity for providers to explore report cards from recent Ofsted inspections.
Loose Parts Play for Rich Communication with Debi Keyte-Hartland
Exclusively for Birmingham Early Years Practitioners - Understand how loose parts support early learning, and how to curate them to maximise children’s creativity and communication.
Limited places - first come, first served
WellComm Data Collection for Schools & Maintained Nurseries
This session will demonstrate how to use the WellComm data spreadsheet and how to return your WellComm screening results.
Alternative morning session available on Fri 27 Feb.
WellComm Data Collection for Schools & Maintained Nurseries
This session will demonstrate how to use the WellComm data spreadsheet and how to return your WellComm screening results.
Alternative afternoon session available on Mon 2 March.
Ofsted Revised Framework - Early Years
To support early years providers in building on their current practice and preparing for their next inspection, Ofsted is providing two (repeated) information sessions for Birmingham providers.
Choice of time: 9:45 AM or 5:30 PM
DSL Spring Meeting (Evening Session)
Spring DSL Network Session for setting DSLs (Designated Safeguarding Leads), managers, and owners.
Evening Session: 6:00-7:00 PM
DSL Spring Meeting (Afternoon Session)
Spring DSL Network Session for setting DSLs (Designated Safeguarding Leads), managers, and owners.
Afternoon Session: 3:15-4:15 PM
DSL Spring Meeting (Morning Session)
Spring DSL Network Session for setting DSLs (Designated Safeguarding Leads), managers, and owners.
Morning Session: 9:15-10:15 AM
WORKSHOP: WellComm Part 1 - Introduction to WellComm [Feb]
NEW WORKSHOP DATES for 2025/26
WellComm Part 1: This free online workshop will enable practitioners to use the WellComm Toolkit within their setting.
Level: Introductory
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Spring EYC Surgery: North Cluster [Online]
ONLINE North Cluster Spring EYC Surgery: New Ofsted Inspections & Trends
An opportunity for providers to raise questions and gain peer support relating to the new Ofsted inspection process.
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Spring EYC Surgery: South Cluster [Online]
ONLINE South Cluster Spring EYC Surgery: Inclusion
An opportunity for providers to explore inclusion, including what this looks like in practice.