Upcoming Events
You can find a list of all bookable events and CPD below.
See our Professional Development page for other training and sector‑wide learning opportunities.
BCC WORKSHOP: Diverse Beginnings - Enhancing Equity, Diversity & Inclusion in Early Years
This in-person workshop will support early years and childcare professionals in embedding equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) across their practice.
Run by Birmingham City Council (BCC) Early Years & Childcare Service.
![Autumn EYC Surgery - North Cluster [Online]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646f24b87f7ed20d4f71dcb9/1762963681332-E2WXA7ZXQO6YJABGNTV2/Autumn+EYC+Surgery+-+North+Cluster+online+thumb.png)
Autumn EYC Surgery - North Cluster [Online]
North Cluster Autumn EYC Surgery: SEND, Inclusion & Ordinarily Available Guidance (OAG)
Online
![BCC: WellComm Data Collection for Schools & Maintained Nursery Schools [Afternoon Session]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646f24b87f7ed20d4f71dcb9/1741274564522-DZ49B18J2CBSTQE0YSTI/WellComm+data+thumb.png)
BCC: WellComm Data Collection for Schools & Maintained Nursery Schools [Afternoon Session]
This session will guide you through the WellComm data collection process, including how to use the WellComm data spreadsheet to accurately record and collate screening outcomes.
Run by Birmingham City Council (BCC) Early Years & Childcare Service.
Early Talk Boost @ Perry Barr Family Hub - November 2026
Funded face-to-face Early Talk Boost training at Perry Barr Family Hub.
Places available: 20
BCC WORKSHOP: Keeping Children Safe - Practical Risk Assessment
This interactive workshop will help early years and childcare providers confidently identify and manage risks while supporting children's safety, wellbeing, and learning.
Run by Birmingham City Council (BCC) Early Years & Childcare Service.
![BCC Briefing: Driving Progress in Early Years Through Powerful Targets [Afternoon Session]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646f24b87f7ed20d4f71dcb9/1789397648901-E19BEKFHJABSZOLL1H8M/Driving+Progress+in+EY+Through+Powerful+Targets+thumb.png)
BCC Briefing: Driving Progress in Early Years Through Powerful Targets [Afternoon Session]
A briefing to support practitioners in setting ambitious, clear and purposeful targets for all children, with a particular focus on Birmingham’s children in care.
Run by Birmingham City Council (BCC) Early Years & Childcare Service and Birmingham Virtual School.
BCC WORKSHOP: Introduction to WellComm
This free online training, run by Birmingham City Council (BCC) Early Years & Childcare Service, will enable practitioners to use the WellComm Toolkit within their setting.
BCC Briefing: Driving Progress in Early Years Through Powerful Targets [Lunchtime Session]
A briefing to support practitioners in setting ambitious, clear and purposeful targets for all children, with a particular focus on Birmingham’s children in care.
Run by Birmingham City Council (BCC) Early Years & Childcare Service and Birmingham Virtual School.
Early Talk Boost @ Edgbaston Family Hub - November 2026
Funded face-to-face Early Talk Boost training at Edgbaston Family Hub.
Places available: 14
BCC Briefing: Driving Progress in Early Years Through Powerful Targets [Evening Session]
A briefing to support practitioners in setting ambitious, clear and purposeful targets for all children, with a particular focus on Birmingham’s children in care.
Run by Birmingham City Council (BCC) Early Years & Childcare Service and Birmingham Virtual School.
BCC Briefing: Driving Progress in Early Years Through Powerful Targets [Morning Session]
A briefing to support practitioners in setting ambitious, clear and purposeful targets for all children, with a particular focus on Birmingham’s children in care.
Run by Birmingham City Council (BCC) Early Years & Childcare Service and Birmingham Virtual School.
BCC: DSL Autumn Meeting (Morning Session)
Autumn Term DSL Network Session for DSLs (Designated Safeguarding Leads), managers, and owners.
Run by Birmingham City Council (BCC) Early Years & Childcare Service.
Morning Session: 9:30-10:30 AM
BCC: DSL Autumn Meeting (Evening Session)
Autumn Term DSL Network Session for DSLs (Designated Safeguarding Leads), managers, and owners.
Run by Birmingham City Council (BCC) Early Years & Childcare Service.
Evening Session: 6:00-7:00 PM
BCC: DSL Autumn Meeting (Afternoon Session)
Autumn Term DSL Network Session for DSLs (Designated Safeguarding Leads), managers, and owners.
Run by Birmingham City Council (BCC) Early Years & Childcare Service.
Afternoon Session: 2:30-3:30 PM
Early Talk Boost @ Edgbaston Family Hub - December 2026
Funded face-to-face Early Talk Boost training at Edgbaston Family Hub.
Places available: 14
![BCC WORKSHOP: Aiming for a Successful Ofsted Inspection 2026/27 [Evening Session]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646f24b87f7ed20d4f71dcb9/1789403917131-ZAU5HADSAC3KAFAQLKCC/Successful+Ofsted+Inspection+thumb.png)
BCC WORKSHOP: Aiming for a Successful Ofsted Inspection 2026/27 [Evening Session]
This interactive workshop is designed to support early years providers, schools and childminders to prepare confidently for Ofsted inspection under the renewed inspection framework.
Run by Birmingham City Council (BCC) Early Years & Childcare Service.
BCC: WellComm Data Collection for PVI Settings [Morning Session]
This online session will guide you through the WellComm data collection process, including how to use the WellComm data spreadsheet to accurately record and collate screening outcomes.
Run by Birmingham City Council (BCC) Early Years & Childcare Service.
![BCC Briefing: Considering Starting a Childcare Business? [Evening Session]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646f24b87f7ed20d4f71dcb9/1789394526399-CBJN0BRAXALY6VYBQMSP/EYFS+changes+-+group+care.png)
BCC 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!
Run by Birmingham City Council (BCC) Early Years & Childcare Service.
BCC: WellComm Data Collection for PVI Settings [Evening Session]
This online session will guide you through the WellComm data collection process, including how to use the WellComm data spreadsheet to accurately record and collate screening outcomes.
Run by Birmingham City Council (BCC) Early Years & Childcare Service.
![BCC Briefing: Considering a Career as a Childminder? [Afternoon Session]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646f24b87f7ed20d4f71dcb9/1789394478903-62J6ONMZMFOPI9WKO6NO/EYFS+changes+-+childminders.png)
BCC 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.
Early Talk Boost @ Perry Barr Family Hub - December 2026
Funded face-to-face Early Talk Boost training at Perry Barr Family Hub.
Places available: 20
BCC WORKSHOP: Introduction to WellComm
This free online training, run by Birmingham City Council (BCC) Early Years & Childcare Service, will enable practitioners to use the WellComm Toolkit within their setting.
Early Talk Boost @ Perry Barr Family Hub - January 2027
Funded face-to-face Early Talk Boost training at Perry Barr Family Hub.
Places available: 20
BCC WORKSHOP: Diverse Beginnings - Enhancing Equity, Diversity & Inclusion in Early Years
This in-person workshop will support early years and childcare professionals in embedding equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) across their practice.
Run by Birmingham City Council (BCC) Early Years & Childcare Service.
![SAVE THE DATE: Spring EYC Surgery - South Cluster [In-Person]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646f24b87f7ed20d4f71dcb9/1769617108302-6M8O28WL0UG5HUDCLLSU/Spring+EYC+Surgery+-+South+Cluster+in-person+thumb.png)
SAVE THE DATE: Spring EYC Surgery - South Cluster [In-Person]
South Cluster Spring EYC Surgery: Save the date
Venue and time TBC
![SAVE THE DATE: Spring EYC Surgery: Central & East Cluster [In-Person]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646f24b87f7ed20d4f71dcb9/1772033303849-4DDSYZJ1BOBECQKUVNF4/Spring+EYC+Surgery+-+Central+%26+East+Cluster+in-person+thumb.png)
SAVE THE DATE: Spring EYC Surgery: Central & East Cluster [In-Person]
Central & East Cluster Spring EYC Surgery: Save the date
Venue and time TBC
Early Talk Boost @ Perry Barr Family Hub - February 2027
Funded face-to-face Early Talk Boost training at Perry Barr Family Hub.
Places available: 20
![SAVE THE DATE: Spring EYC Surgery - North Cluster [In-Person]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646f24b87f7ed20d4f71dcb9/1769020088636-LJMOPZEVH7OMRMN752HT/Spring+EYC+Surgery+-+North+Cluster+in-person+thumb.png)
SAVE THE DATE: Spring EYC Surgery - North Cluster [In-Person]
North Cluster Spring EYC Surgery: Save the date
Time and venue TBC
BCC WORKSHOP: Aiming for a Successful Ofsted Inspection 2026/27 [Morning Session]
This interactive workshop is designed to support early years providers, schools and childminders to prepare confidently for Ofsted inspection under the renewed inspection framework.
Run by Birmingham City Council (BCC) Early Years & Childcare Service.
BCC WORKSHOP: Introduction to WellComm
This free online training, run by Birmingham City Council (BCC) Early Years & Childcare Service, will enable practitioners to use the WellComm Toolkit within their setting.
BCC 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!
Run by Birmingham City Council (BCC) Early Years & Childcare Service.
BCC: WellComm Data Collection for Schools & Maintained Nursery Schools [Morning Session]
This session will guide you through the WellComm data collection process, including how to use the WellComm data spreadsheet to accurately record and collate screening outcomes.
Run by Birmingham City Council (BCC) Early Years & Childcare Service.
![Autumn EYC Surgery - North Cluster [In-Person]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646f24b87f7ed20d4f71dcb9/1762963598909-0LWLCFER26TL8AGHGL9N/Autumn+EYC+Surgery+-+North+Cluster+in-person+thumb.png)
Autumn EYC Surgery - North Cluster [In-Person]
North Cluster Autumn EYC Surgery: SEND, Inclusion & Ordinarily Available Guidance (OAG)
In-person
![Autumn EYC Surgery - South Cluster [Online]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646f24b87f7ed20d4f71dcb9/023e1e30-c0be-4b81-8459-3aaf7228a6c2/Autumn+EYC+Surgery+-+South+Cluster+online+thumb.png)
Autumn EYC Surgery - South Cluster [Online]
South Cluster Autumn EYC Surgery: Supporting the Home Learning Environment
Online session
![Autumn EYC Surgery - South Cluster [In-Person]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646f24b87f7ed20d4f71dcb9/1762963560061-MBVFL9QDYOYAFWBBT3LB/Autumn+EYC+Surgery+-+South+Cluster+in-person+thumb.png)
Autumn EYC Surgery - South Cluster [In-Person]
South Cluster Autumn EYC Surgery: Supporting the Home Learning Environment
In-person
BCC 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.
BCC: Early Words Together Training
Face-to-face Early Words Together training at the Council House (Victoria Square)
Places: 10 settings - 20 practitioners (2 per setting)
![Autumn EYC Surgery: Central & East Cluster [Online]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646f24b87f7ed20d4f71dcb9/1762963974015-9CNP1W9DP6GSD2JJONS8/Autumn+EYC+Surgery+-+Central+%26+East+Cluster+online+thumb.png)
Autumn EYC Surgery: Central & East Cluster [Online]
Central & East Cluster Autumn EYC Surgery: Curriculum and Teaching
Online
![Autumn EYC Surgery: Central & East Cluster [In-Person]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646f24b87f7ed20d4f71dcb9/1762963927903-1PZX9BEUTJMFX1QLFBI2/Autumn+EYC+Surgery+-+Central+%26+East+Cluster+in-person+thumb.png)
Autumn EYC Surgery: Central & East Cluster [In-Person]
Central & East Cluster Autumn EYC Surgery: Curriculum and Teaching
In-person
BCC WORKSHOP: Keeping Children Safe - Practical Risk Assessment
This interactive workshop will help early years and childcare providers confidently identify and manage risks while supporting children's safety, wellbeing, and learning.
Run by Birmingham City Council (BCC) Early Years & Childcare Service.
BCC: WellComm Data Collection for PVI Settings [Morning Session]
This online session will guide you through the WellComm data collection process, including how to use the WellComm data spreadsheet to accurately record and collate screening outcomes.
Run by Birmingham City Council (BCC) Early Years & Childcare Service.
BCC WORKSHOP: Introduction to WellComm
This free online training, run by Birmingham City Council (BCC) Early Years & Childcare Service, will enable practitioners to use the WellComm Toolkit within their setting.
BCC: WellComm Data Collection for PVI Settings [Evening Session]
This online session will guide you through the WellComm data collection process, including how to use the WellComm data spreadsheet to accurately record and collate screening outcomes.
Run by Birmingham City Council (BCC) Early Years & Childcare Service.
![WORKSHOP: WellComm Part 1 - Introduction to WellComm [20 Aug]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646f24b87f7ed20d4f71dcb9/1704979884571-4GO2T6U5DAHQQ12FNGGO/Partner+CPD+event+-+thumbnail+image.png)
WORKSHOP: WellComm Part 1 - Introduction to WellComm [20 Aug]
WORKSHOP DATES for 2025/26
WellComm Part 1: This free online workshop will enable practitioners to use the WellComm Toolkit within their setting.
Keeping Little Ones Safe: A Conversation with Childminders about Sleep & Mealtimes
A session for Childminders to explore current best practice in safer sleep and safer eating, helping you to reflect on your own provision and strengthen the safety and wellbeing of the children in your care.
Early Talk Boost @ Edgbaston Family Hub
Face-to-face Early Talk Boost training at Edgbaston Family Hub; each setting will receive two boxes of Early Talk Boost resources.
Places: 20
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!
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.
DEMO & SUPPORT: WellComm Data Collection for PVI Settings [Evening Session]
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
Other dates/times available.
WORKSHOP: WellComm Part 1 - Introduction to WellComm [Sept]
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
DEMO & SUPPORT: WellComm Data Collection for PVI Settings [Morning Session]
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
Other dates/times available.
DEMO & SUPPORT: WellComm Data Collection for PVI Settings [Afternoon Session]
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
Other dates/times available.
WORKSHOP: WellComm Part 1 - Introduction to WellComm [Aug - Morning Session]
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
Early Talk Boost @ Erdington Family Hub
Face-to-face Early Talk Boost training at Erdington Family Hub; each setting will receive two boxes of Early Talk Boost resources.
Places: 20
Level: Intermediate
Early Talk Boost @ Edgbaston Family Hub
Face-to-face Early Talk Boost training at Edgbaston Family Hub; each setting will receive two boxes of Early Talk Boost resources.
Places: 14
Level: Intermediate
WORKSHOP: WellComm Part 1 - Introduction to WellComm [Aug - Evening Session]
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
DEMO & SUPPORT: WellComm Data Collection [Evening Session]
This session will demonstrate how to use the updated WellComm data spreadsheet and complete the data collection form, helping you prepare to share your WellComm screens on the EEE portal from the autumn term.
Other dates/times available.
DEMO & SUPPORT: WellComm Data Collection [Morning Session 2]
This session will demonstrate how to use the updated WellComm data spreadsheet and complete the data collection form, helping you prepare to share your WellComm screens on the EEE portal from the autumn term.
Other dates/times available.