Alice Sharp Ltd
Alice Sharp Ltd is an inspiring and motivational company led by the teacher, creator and imagineer Alice Sharp. An internationally renowned presenter, speaker and mentor in early years. We deliver high quality training that is transformational in upskilling staff in the understanding and knowledge of child development and learning
Almas Industries UK Ltd
Almas Industries is a trusted supplier in the early years’ sector, offering unparalleled security solutions tailored to safeguarding children and staff. With extensive experience and innovative technology, Almas ensures nurseries maintain the highest safety standards, reinforcing our position as the sector’s go-to expert for access control, CCTV and intruder alarms
Au Pair in America
Widen your childcare knowledge in the US through the enriching experience provided by Au Pair in America, fostering cultural exchange and personal growth.
Avantis Systems
Visit us at Stand C34.
BBC Tiny Happy People
BBC Tiny Happy People is a FREE service from BBC Education that provides simple, evidence-based activities, tips & advice and child development content to support parents / carers to develop the speech, language and communication skills of their 0-4 year old children.
Best Practice Network
Best Practice Network is a leading provider of training and professional development, with a proven track record of supporting teachers at every stage of their careers.
We’re proud to offer the DfE’s “Golden Thread” of teacher development, providing a pathway from Initial Teacher Training to Early Career Framework and NPQs.
Blossom Educational
Blossom is the UK’s leading nursery management software provider. Designed by nursery owners, loved by nurseries, Blossom has all the tools your nursery needs to flourish. Bringing together staff management, child development tracking, enquiries, occupancy, sundries and more, Blossom truly is an all-in-one nursery management solution.
Boogie Mites
BoogieMites equip early years educators and parents/carers with the knowledge confidence and resources, to make music and movement part of everyday joyful moments in the setting and at home. Our original songs/linked activities are informed by neuroscience evidence and 20 years of evaluation, to support cognitive development/wellbeing for all involved.
Bright Bees Nursery
Visit us at Stand C14.
Busy Bees
Busy Bees runs 390 exceptional nurseries spread right across the UK and Ireland – and more overseas. Whichever you choose, you’ll find the rich learning opportunities and warm, nurturing environments that parents and children love. We have a number of exciting career opportunities, come and see us to learn more!
Chequered Fox
Based in the UK, Leicestershire-based Chequered Fox has over 25 years experience in the early years sector. We pride ourselves on not only bringing you the highest quality products, but also offering a bespoke service to provide the best resources for your setting -helping you unlock every child’s learning potential.
Childcare Marketing
Childcare Marketing empowers childcare businesses with proven marketing & sales strategies to attract families, fill vacancies & boost profitability. We offer expert guidance, DIY tools & done-for-you services to help you achieve your childcare goals. Grow your business with confidence – visit us today!
Children’s Air Ambulance
The Children’s Air Ambulance is a national service, changing the face of paediatric and neonatal care through the high-speed transfer of critically ill babies and children and flying them from one hospital to another for specialist care.
We work with 11 NHS paediatric retrieval teams across the UK.
Christie & Co
Christie & Co’s market-leading Childcare & Education team is here to support childcare business owners with their strategic ambitions; whether that is looking to buy, sell or grow their business portfolio.
ClassVR
ClassVR brings excitement to early years education with engaging, age-appropriate VR/AR experiences. Used by over 2 million students in 200,000+ classrooms worldwide, ClassVR offers easy-to-use headsets, fun, curriculum-aligned lessons, and a teacher-friendly portal, transforming the classroom into an immersive world of exploration and discovery.
College. But Different
For over 10 years, we have provided outstanding education and training programmes that puts our learners on the pathway to success. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality programmes that make a real difference to our learners and employers.
Commando Joe’s
Using a robust, well-rounded, and fun-filled approach, Commando Joe’s empowers young people to reach their potential. Through our RESPECT framework, and with a highly-skilled and uniquely experienced team of inspirational role models and education professionals, we work with schools and teachers to create a powerful syllabus of character-based learning.
Community Playthings
Children need simple, natural environments that promote open-ended, imaginative play. Since 1947 Community Playthings, has designed and manufactured solid wood furniture and play equipment, drawing on expertise from childcare professionals across the UK and internationally. Our products inspire play, support all aspects of child development and come with a 15-year warranty.
Complete Education Solutions
Creators of the iPAL booking and management system, designed to reduce your work load and increase your profitability.
With live registers, built in debt chasing, accident forms and medical forms, iPAL is the all encompassing problem solver your business needs.
Get in touch today for 10% off with code CEXPO!
Concept Photography
Concept Photography, now in their 20th year, is the largest nursery portrait photography company specialising in Early Years photography. They provide high quality, engaging portraits capturing childrens milestones. Delivering memorable photos alongside a professional service and enjoyable service for children, parents and staff alike.
CPOMS
CPOMS StudentSafe is the leading safeguarding software in the UK, offering intuitive, customisable, and comprehensive features. Settings can manage concerns and investigations across various student wellbeing policies, with robust dashboards and reports enabling effective collaboration and reporting to authorities.
Crackerjack Training Ltd
Crackerjack Training is an EFSA training provider with a Good Ofsted rating. We specialise in apprenticeships and study programmes in Childcare, Hairdressing, Barbering and Beauty Therapy. For over 20 years we have worked with the largest and best Nursery Care providers in The West Midlands
Creative Steps Magazine
Creative Steps magazine is perfect for childminders & early years professionals, nursery & primary teachers. Dozens of fun crafts & activity ideas in each issue, supporting the EYFS, KS1 & KS2. Show Offer – Save 30% on the annual print subscription + FREE Orchard Toys game! Promo code CHDEX25
daynurseries.co.uk
The UK’s leading Nursery review website for parents and guardians, with 14,500+ Nurseries registered with us, 3.5 million visits to our site per year and 200,000 individually verified Nursery reviews!
Directional Life Coaching
At Directional Life Coaching, I help young people, adults and teams deal with the challenges they face in life which can affect behaviour, motivation, confidence, self-belief, wellbeing and cause conflict and stress.
Down Syndrome UK
Down Syndrome UK is a national charity passionate about empowering parents and professionals to improve the lives of those with Down syndrome and their families. Our Early Years Development Programme is designed to ensure those working with children with Down syndrome have the knowledge, resources and support to aid development.
Drayton Manor Resort
Visit us at Stand E36.
Early Years Alliance
The Early Years Alliance is the largest early years membership organisation in England. We offer high quality information and advice, run acclaimed training courses, offer competitive insurance and actively campaign on behalf of the sector. A registered educational charity, we also provide affordable childcare and education in areas of deprivation.
Early Years Resources
Operating for over 33 years, EYR’s mission is to meet the educational needs of all children regardless of budget, space or location. Branded as a one-stop-shop, EYR offers everything needed for your early years setting under one roof, from art and craft resources to outdoor and even cleaning!
Eden Training Solutions
Eden Training Solutions are England’s leading Early Years training specialists, delivering bespoke apprenticeships across the Childcare sector. Eden continues to set the standards for excellence in learning, empowering apprentices to develop the knowledge, skills needed to positively impact on the setting, the children they care for and the local community.
eyworks
eyworks is the best all-in-one software platform for the sector!
Our affordable and customisable platform allows you to implement just the software required to fit your needs, supporting Nursery Owners, Managers and Practitioners in efficiently managing all aspects of an Early Years setting within a single user-friendly system.
GL Assessment
The right assessments are vital for evidencing performance and uncovering your students’ potential, whether as part of your school’s ongoing assessment cycle or your admissions process. With over 40 years’ of experience working with schools, our assessments can help you secure the best possible outcomes for your students.
Hello Fresh
Whether cooking for yourself or your household, we have a flexible plan to match your lifestyle. Need to cancel, change meals, or skip a week? Not a problem.
We deliver your step-by-step recipes and all the fresh pre-portioned ingredients you need, straight to your door.
Hope Education
Hope are back for 2022 with a fresh, vibrant and confident new look designed to reflect our inspiring and celebratory personality. Whether it’s for outdoor, for art, for maths, for role play, for support, for ideas, we’re the home for all the resources and inspiration, all in one place.
Humly Midlands
Join us and be directly connected with teaching and nursery staff that fit your needs. We provide sickness cover, short term, long term and permanent staff to schools and nurseries across the UK. Our in-app portal allows you to request bookings 24/7 and complete timesheets all in once place.
Institute of Early Years Education
New for 2024! Welcome to the Institute of Early Years Education.
The professional membership body for all individuals working or aspiring to work in the early education and care sector. Supporting your professional development and demonstrating your professional value, boosting your wellbeing, fostering collaboration and creating a sense of belonging.
Just Finance Foundation
Just Finance Foundation is a national charity dedicated to improving financial education so that every child and family has equal opportunity to thrive. Created by teachers for teachers, our LifeSavers programme focuses on improving numeracy and critical thinking, as well as key money concepts.
Eco-Schools
Eco-Schools, the worlds leading environmental education programme, is excited to introduce Eco-Schools for Early Years – the fun and easy way to nurture a love of nature and the environment.
KCS Early Years
KCS Early Years where you’ll find everything you need to do the most important job in the world. Fantastic resources that you can be sure are safe, developmentally appropriate and offer best value. Our dedicated team can support with room planning and getting the most out of your outdoor spaces.
Kiddiwash
Kiddiwash portable hand washing sinks, a nursery essential.
Robust, easy to use and easy to clean. The portable sinks are designed for use in preschools and nurseries
and can be used inside or outside. The hand wash units don’t require any plumbing; simply fill with warm water.
Lanka Kade Toys
Established in 1994 Lanka Kade specialises in the design and manufacture of educational wooden toys for children aged from birth upto 8 years. Popular in preschools and nurseries across the UK and Europe; our products are designed to inspire imaginations and support the development of key skills.
Laser Learning
Visit us at Stand B40.
Laulau Learning UK
Laulau Learning UK is an innovative music and art educational company which offers training in a range of different holistic musical methods to bring to a setting. These methods work for both individual and group use. Laulau also offers teaching resources to aid these methods.
Learn Play Nexus
We believe in learning through play. In partnership with educational and environmental consultants, we design and supply unique educational resources. Driven by our passion for sustainability, we invented the world’s only reusable glue stick and a plastic free alternative to whiteboard markers!
Learning & Management
Early Years specialists providing full qualifications up to Level 5 alongside quality visits and support to aid your senior team to meet the inspection framework.
Advertisement of your recruitment needs on our media sites and signpost those looking to progress or move in the sector.
Lifetime Training
At Lifetime, we’re passionate about creating a future where learning unlocks possibilities for both individuals and businesses. For over 25 years, we’ve been the trusted partner for the UK’s leading brands, helping over 20,000 people each year gain life-changing skills through inspiring and challenging apprenticeship programmes.
Littlemagictrain
Littlemagictrain is a robust and adaptable learning solution that provides your entire early years setting with multi-sensory adventures and resources using creative role-play, music, and movement for all children. We have the solution for busy settings access to weekly training and support when it works for you.
Made Musically
Visit us at Stand E46.
MauriceTheAuthor
Maurice Matthew, self-published author, has created a collection of books that champion quality time between fathers and their children. With stories that aim to strengthen bonds, inspire meaningful interactions, and foster lasting memories through engaging narratives and relatable experiences. Join me in cherishing the unique moments that build lifelong connections.
MBK Early Years
At MBK Early Years, we’re a team of passionate childcare specialists. We believe in nurturing excellence and providing the tools to empower your childcare setting and team. We offer a range of services to support your setting and team, from training and consultancy to Ofsted readiness and start-up guidance.
Medline Consultancy
Visit us on Stand C11!
Millhouse
Millhouse is the UK’s leading manufacturer of indoor and outdoor early years furniture.
Our furniture is delivered fully assembled and benefits from a lifetime guarantee.
We offer a comprehensive range from 6 months + to age 5.
Services include:
• Free site survey
• Free space planning
• Free Gold Service Delivery
Mini Professors
The award winning science programme, inspiring a new generation through interactive workshops in schools, nurseries, parent and child sessions, holiday camps and parties.
Introduce your children to science with our award winning format without that isn’t over simplistic and watch them learn scientific principles they can apply to life.
Moo Angel
Visit us at Stand D20.
Morton Michel
Established in 1964, we pride ourselves on delivering high quality insurance and risk management solutions tailored to the childcare, education and children’s activity sectors. Our expertise in these sectors enables us to provide flexible insurance products and a package of additional benefits to support you and your staff.
nasen
nasen (National Association for Special Educational Needs) is a charitable membership organisation that exists to support and champion those working with children with SEND.
We provide resources, CPD, accredited training, events and support, as well as lead targeted programmes and projects to promote an inclusive learning environment.
NDNA
NDNA is an award-winning charity and membership association supporting nurseries, early years settings and their workforce to deliver the best possible early education and care to our youngest children. Our innovative thinking gives our members the edge, an advantage that makes your nursery the best it can be.
Natural Coco Publishing
Visit us at Stand E49.
Ofsted
Ofsted is the Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills. We inspect services providing education and skills for learners of all ages. We also inspect and regulate services that care for children and young people.
Outside Classroom Boards
We are manufacturers and suppliers of vibrant, weatherproof Educational Boards for permanent use OUTSIDE – the perfect way to take lessons into the fresh air! Also great for long lasting indoor use.
We offer a comprehensive range of educational resource signage and other products.
Specific need? Bespoke products are reasonably priced.
Oxford Educational Robotics
Established in 1989, Oxford Educational Supplies aim to offer the best educational technology to schools, universities, students, teachers, and parents.
We are excited to introduce Oxford Educational Robotics, which aims to make the teaching and learning of STEM, computing, programming and coding more dynamic, forward-thinking and appropriate for all.
Partou
At Partou, children explore their surroundings and learn about the world they live in, by choosing for themselves which activity they want to join in with next. Our team members are there to care for them and keep them safe. But not to tell them what to do next…
Peeple
Visit us at Stand E22.
Pen Green Research, Development and Training Base
We offer early years practitioners practitioners a wide range of adult education opportunities including further education, degree programmes, teacher training, conferences and bespoke courses. We provide outstanding education for all through specialist training and development, influenced by research in practice.
Petit Wagon
Petit Wagon, an Edinburgh based company, is transforming child mobility with The Beetle Wagon: a compact, foldable buggy wagon that weighs 17kg and seats 4 children. It offers interactive seating and can be customized with your logo. Visit our booth to see it in action and elevate your childcare business!
Plumb Learning CIC
Specialist providers of hands-on plumbing workshops and short courses for 6 to 16 year olds.
– Inclusive, trauma informed small group and 1:1 sessions.
– Registered, council approved, alternative provision.
– Ofsted registered (voluntary).
– In school, at home, on-site and private group bookings for families, youth and community groups.
Rainbow Eco Products
Visit us at Stand B30.
Redwing Solutions Ltd
Redwing Solutions was established in 2004 and is the UK’s leading HR Consultancy that specialises in Day Nurseries, Pre-schools and Out of School Clubs. We provide retained and adhoc HR support and have an online shop for all your HR needs. We offer training in HR for Early Years topics.
Renaissance Learning UK
At GL, we stand as the provider of formative assessments for schools in the UK and Ireland. With over 40 years of earned trust, we have established ourselves as a reliable source for valuable insights into student performance. We are now a part of Renaissance, global leader in educational technology.
Safeguarding Every Day Ltd
Safeguarding training including specific expertise in early years, the impact of domestic abuse, and understanding trauma in children. CPD certified training as well as bespoke training offers. Safeguarding consultancy incudes safeguarding reviews of provisions with a full report and recommendations for improved provision and processes.
Sarah Bentley
Visit us at Stand E45.
Scope Training
Visit us at Stand C14.
Share Charity UK
Share Charity UK- Sikh History and Religious Education- SHARE was established many years ago and has had many successes in the form of phone apps and publications. Share Charity is ran by a group of volunteers and experienced teachers who create educational material for schools and for the mainstream audience.
Signature
Signature is a national charity and the leading awarding body for deaf communication and language qualifications in the UK. With over 40 years’ experience, we’ve supported more than 500,000 people to learn British Sign Language.
All Signature qualifications are nationally recognised and accredited by Ofqual.
Simon Jersey
Founded in 1971, Simon Jersey has built a reputation for industry leading exceptional quality uniforms. From leading Childcare & Education providers to luxury spas and wellness centres, Simon Jersey can be found in workplaces throughout the world.
SMART Technologies
SMART Technologies is a leader in collaborative technology trusted by millions of teachers, students, and business leaders worldwide. Since the original SMART Board®, purpose-built for education, SMART continues to bring innovative tools to market including Lumio™, the award-winning cloud-based learning software, and their interactive displays designed for business.
Super Star Sport Midlands
We aim to give as many children the opportunity to be involved in our sessions, led by our highly motivated and enthusiastic coaches. We are proud to deliver to over 6000 children per week across nurseries, primary schools and other child care settings.
Tacpac Trainer
TACPAC is a sensory communication specialist intervention for all ages using touch and music. TACPAC supports those with sensory processing difficulties, limited verbal communication. We provide training for families and associated practitioners.
The resource includes downloadable music, instructions and how to videos and full access to support.
Tapestry
Tapestry has the tools you need for the day-to-day running of your setting or school. Created by educators for educators, we’re the leading Childhood Education Platform celebrating children and engaging families through Early Years and KS 1 and 2, in mainstream and SEND provision.
TeacherActive
One of the UK’s biggest education recruitment agencies, inspiring and innovating since 2004.
Teal Patents
Visit us at Stand D11.
The Department of Education
Visit us at Stand D51.
The Education Station
The Education Station specialise in high quality wooden play-sets and multi-sensory equipment to early years settings.
The Little Coach House
Joining Jane Todd Nursery Business Support (an Early Years Business Support Consultancy) is The Little Coach House (est.2019), a family business who produce beautiful solid beech early learning resources and eco-flashcards, designed by Educators to support learning and well-being in the Early Years. LCH also retail accompanying plastic-free loose parts.
The National College
The National College provides an all-in-one CPD and appraisal solution for the early years. We give you everything you need to achieve Ofsted compliance, support professional growth and raise standards – across areas of the early years – in one place, through one integrated solution, saving you time and money.
The Nursery Catering Company
Visit us on Stand E8.
The Training Hub
Visit us on Stand D40.
Thread A Pixel
Thread A Pixel provide embroidered and printed uniforms and workwear, specialising in the childcare sector. We offer a unique set of tools and systems that make ordering uniforms quick and easy. With a range exceeding 5000 garments we’re sure to have the exact clothes for your unique requirements.
Tiger Moon
Visit us at Stand D53
Touch-Table
Touch-Table is proud to have worked within the Education and other sectors for the past 7 years. Providing the very best in design, software and support.
Join us to discover how Touch-Table can help promote collaboration, STEM, E-learning and so much more in a fun and safe environment.
Wow World Group
Visit us at Stand C35.
YPO
YPO has been inspiring nurseries for 50 years with our range of early years resources. We work with leading UK suppliers to deliver everything you need to kit out your early years setting. With over 5,000 high-quality products, we help create fun and engaging environments to inspire your little learners.
Zen Educate
Visit us at Stand G56.
