This March, Childcare & Education Expo is back at Olympia London, featuring another fantastic seminar and workshop programme. The popular event, which is renowned in the early years and primary education sectors, has been running since 2009 and has welcomed over 34,000 professionals throughout the years.

After their success at the Midlands event in 2021, the London show will feature two exciting panel discussions run by sector experts and leaders. During these collaborative sessions, visitors will have the chance to join important conversations, ask questions and broaden their knowledge.

Challenging Our Perspective on Education

Friday 4^th March, 10.30am – 11:30am:

Join this expert panel as they challenge the prevailing view of education and discuss the key topics impacting this perception. The session will cover a wide variety of areas including:

• The role of educators
• How children learn
• Development of unique curriculums
• The impact of childcare costs on disadvantaged children
• Promotion of British Values within education
• Preparing children for adulthood

Speaking on this panel is;

• Neil Leitch OBE, Chief Executive, Early Years Alliance
• June O’Sullivan MBE, CEO, The London Early Years Foundation
• Ben Hasan, Head teacher at Wentworth Nursery School and Children’s Centre
• Paul Moore, CPD Manager, Busy Bees Education & Training
• Dr Fufy Demissie, Senior Lecturer in Early Years Education, Sheffield Hallam University

EYFS Guidance – 6 Months on

5^th March 2022, 10.30am – 11:30am

Changes to the EYFS framework became law in September 2021. 6 months on at Childcare & Education Expo, get ready to hear from a panel of early year’s professionals on the impact of the new framework, how the guidance available has helped settings navigate these reforms and the learnings discovered during this process.

Speaking on this panel is;

• Michael Freeston, Director of Quality Improvement, Early Years Alliance
• Dionne Jardine, Montessori Teacher, Nido Montessori
• Dr Mine Conkbayir, Award-winning Author, Trainer & Early Years consultant
• Helen Moyes, Inclusion Lead, Guildford Nursery School and Family Centre
• Holli Williams, Head of Schools, Linden Tree Nursery Schools

Across both days, the show will also host another eight CPD seminars, with four running on each day. Special guest Alistair Bryce-Clegg, who is the owner of ABC Does, will also be holding a seminar on each day, exploring the power of play and environments that children can thrive in.

To view the full seminar programme, click here and to book your free tickets to this event – click here!

Venue: London Olympia
Date: 4^th – 5^th March 2022, 10am – 4pm