Early Years Essentials: Milestones in Motion

Designed to inspire and empower practitioners, Early Years Essentials sessions provide an introduction or further insight into key early years themes, including child development, play, building positive relationships and interactions, observation, assessment and planning, behaviour and emotional regulation, and working effectively with parents and families.

Each session, whilst standalone, builds opportunities for reflection, discussion, and practical strategies with links to further learning opportunities and a wide range of resources and CPD options to support workforce development.

This session: Milestones in Motion - Understanding Child Development and Individual Growth in the Early Years

A strong understanding of child development is essential for supporting children's learning and progress in the Early Years.

In this webinar, we will explore key developmental milestones from birth to age 5 and examine how they connect to the seven areas of learning and development within the EYFS.

We will consider the unique developmental journey of every child, recognising that children learn and develop at different rates and in different ways.

If you have any further questions about this session, please email us at info@birminghamearlyyearsnetworks.org.

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Save the Dates: Future sessions in this series

• 11 Nov 2026: Exploring Interaction Approaches That Make the Biggest Impact in Early Years

• 10 Feb 2027: Why this, why now, why these children?

• 10 Mar 2027: Observe, Reflect, Extend - Turning Play into Purposeful Learning

• 21 Apr 2027: Behaviour as Communication

• 12 May 2027: From Difficult to Constructive - Mastering Conversations that Build Trust

Check out our Webinar Wednesday Series Collection to find upcoming sessions that are available to book now!

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About Webinar Wednesdays

Webinar Wednesday is our year‑round series of online professional learning sessions designed to connect Birmingham’s early years community through shared themes, practical strategies and sector expertise.

Each 1‑hour webinar is led by our Early Education Advisor Team with partners and guest speakers, offering focused CPD that fits into busy schedules.

Webinar Wednesday runs across the academic year and is organised into five themed strands:

• Early Years Essentials

• Language Learning Reflection & Planning Tool

• The Magic of Books

• Transition Toolkit

• WellComm in Practice

This allows practitioners to join the full programme or follow the sessions most relevant to their area of interest.

All webinars are recorded and shared on our YouTube channel so you can revisit content or catch up whenever it suits you.