St Edmund's Early Years Stronger Practice Hub

01/10/2026

We had a fantastic session yesterday introducing the Think Equal Programme to our second Bradford and Leeds cohort! It was great to come together and think about practical ways we can develop equality, empathy and self-confidence in our youngest learners.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us and has signed up to the programme. We are looking forward to seeing how you introduce the stories and bring the programme to life in your settings!

Want to join our new inclusion network? Stay tuned to our socials for upcoming events and announcements!

Think Equal

24/09/2026

SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT!

We’re excited to announce Cheryl Warren, Founder of Aperion Training & Author of Neurodiversity in the Early Years, as a Keynote Speaker at the Ready, Steady, Reception conference!

Join us for her talk:

"Ready to Be Me: Rethinking School Readiness Through a Neuroinclusive Lens"

Learn how to move beyond reactive support and embed neurodiversity-affirming practices in your setting.

Get your tickets now! https://cutt.ly/0yjDpjTo

16/09/2026

The start to Reception is a big step for children, parents and practitioners!

Planning for this transition early makes a huge difference in providing a confident start to school for our children and families.

Join us for "Ready, Steady, Reception!" to discover expert guidance, practical tips and an opportunity to consider what school readiness looks like in reality.

Monday 12th October

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Bradford Arts Centre

Book your place now! https://cutt.ly/0yjDpjTo

16/09/2026

Calling early years practitioners working in Calderdale, this one's for you!

Just a few more days to enter for the opportunity to win a FREE Less Screen Time, More Play Time Conference ticket (plus travel to London up to £100)

There are 2 tickets now to win thank to Eureka! The National Children's Museum and Frog.

Details in the post below.

Thanks to Frog and Eureka! The National Children's Museum, we are now able to offer two free conference tickets plus travel costs to London (up to £100 covered) for early years practitioners working in Calderdale.

Enter by close of play Monday 21 September to win a free place at Less Screen Time, More Play Time National Conference on 4 November 2026 at Coin Street, London.

To enter, all you need to do is fill in this short form and tell us about your experiences of supporting families with screen time: https://forms.gle/dzMKWKRjDdaKtaHN9

- Deadline: Entries close on Monday 21 September 2026 at 5pm.
- Eligibility: This giveaway is for early years practitioners working in Calderdale only.
- Selection: 2 winners will be selected at random after the competition closes.

Good luck! We look forward to hearing your experiences and thoughts.

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10/09/2026

Want to transform your inclusive early years practice? Book your place for our Think Equal Training and unlock a complete set of free resources for your 3-4 year old provision!

By joining the training, you’ll receive:

24 Narrative Picture Books
90 Lesson Plans
50 Classroom Resources
Access to Online Training

Tap the link in our bio to book your place now!

10/09/2026

Resharing on behalf of our colleagues over at the Institute for the Early Years and 50 Things to Do

Are you an early years practitioner working in Calderdale?

In partnership with Eureka! The National Children's Museum , 50 Things To Do is gifting one lucky early years practitioner in Calderdale a free ticket to the Less Screen Time, More Play Time conference in London this November (with travel costs up to £100 covered).

To enter, all you need to do is fill in this short form and share your experiences of supporting families with screen time: https://forms.gle/dzMKWKRjDdaKtaHN9

➡️Deadline: Entries close on 1 Oct 2026 at 5pm.
➡️Eligibility: This giveaway is for early years practitioners working in Calderdale only.
➡️Selection: The winner will be selected at random after the competition closes.
Good luck!

Find out more about the conference here:
https://cutt.ly/3ythRtLz

08/09/2026

The start to Reception is a big milestone for children, parents and practitioners!

Planning for this transition early makes a huge difference in providing a confident start to school for our children and families.

Join us for "Ready, Steady, Reception!" to discover expert guidance, practical tips and an opportunity to consider what school readiness looks like in reality.

Monday 12th October

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Bradford Arts Centre

Tap the link in our bio to book your spot today!

This is a joint event between the St Edmund's Early Years Stronger Practice Hub and 50 Things to Do.

07/09/2026

Sharing on behalf of our colleagues over at the Institute for the Early Years and 50 Things to Do.

Another fantastic speaker added to the line up of the 50 Things To Do Less Screen Time More Play Time Conference:

Professor Cat Davies, University of Leeds

The conference will explore the latest evidence on children's screen use while focusing on practical, positive solutions that help families find a healthier balance and brings play back where it belongs - at the heart of childhood.

A must for anyone interested in the impact of screen use in the early years and are passionate about bringing play back to the forefront of childhood!

Book your place while the early bird offer is still active 👇

It’s not the screen. It’s what it’s not.

What happens to children’s language and communication when screens become part of everyday life?

Join Professor Cat Davies at our 50 Things To Do, Less Screen Time, More Play Time Conference for a thought-provoking workshop exploring the evidence on screen use and language development.

Cat is Professor of Language Development at the University of Leeds. Her research focuses on how young children develop language and communication, and how everyday interactions and environments shape that development.

Join in the conversation and book your place today while our early bird offer is open.

📅Wednesday 4 November 2026, 9:00am - 4:00pm
🎟️ Find out more and book your place: https://cutt.ly/3ythRtLz

03/09/2026

This is a fantastic opportunity to extend your impact beyond your own setting and support others to improve outcomes for children.

We need:

*4 Early Years Stronger Practice Advisors to support group-based settings.
*1 Early Years Stronger Practice Advisor to support childminder settings.

Find all the details on our website. Link in bio.

02/09/2026

Attention Early Years practitioners in Bradford!

Join us for an interactive training session for practitioners working with children aged 3-4 years: An Introduction to the Think Equal Programme, designed to support social-emotional learning, empathy, and inclusion in early childhood.

When: Wednesday, September 30th
Time: 13:00 – 16:00 pm
Where: St Edmund's Nursery School & Children's Centre, Bradford

Bonus: Each setting will receive a free Level 1 resource pack made up of 22 story books and activities.

BOOK YOUR PLACE HERE https://shorturl.at/PJzRI