Great North Early Years Stronger Practice Hub

28/08/2026

✨ Unlock the Power of Creative Learning! ✨

Join Childsplay Nursery for an inspiring, hands-on workshop dedicated to the Reggio Emilia approach and the magic of the atelier! 🎨🌱

Discover how open-ended materials and thoughtful provocations can transform your environment into a ‘third teacher’ - fostering curiosity, critical thinking and self-expression in early years education.

Whether you're looking for fresh inspiration or practical ideas to celebrate children's voices in your practice, this network is for you!

Event Details:
📅 Date: Wednesday, 16th September
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Childsplay Nursery, 17 Claremont Place, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 4AA

⚠️ Important Booking Note:
Due to space limitations, attendance is capped at a maximum of 2 educators per setting. If you wish to bring additional staff, please email us to place them on our waiting list.

🎟️ Spaces are limited—reserve your spot today!
https://www.strongerpracticehubs.org.uk/hubs/ne/great-n-eysph/events/childsplay-nursery-network-exploring-atelier

25/08/2026

📣Calling all childminders!

Save the dates…more childminder network sessions featuring Hartbeeps coming soon 🎵 🎶 ⭐!

Blyth and Benton are available to book now - https://bookwhen.com/childmindersessions

Durham booking links are coming soon!

20/08/2026

‼️Next week is the final week in our summer ☀️ series of webinars that have been delivered in collaboration with all the Early Years Stronger Practice Hub’s in England. Find out all about them here…

18/08/2026

🔒 Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility.

The Department for Education has published safeguarding information and advice on the Help for Early Years Providers website. This brings together practical guidance, EYFS requirements, and resources for early years educators.

Explore the guidance and strengthen your practice today: https://zurl.co/Y039O

18/08/2026

⭐️ We’ve partnered up with all Early Years Stronger Practice Hubs across England to put together a fantastic range of webinars. Check out what is available this week…

13/08/2026

Best Practice Network are hosting two free webinars on Thursday, August 20, where you can find out more about the Early Years Initial Teacher Training opportunity…

Dedicated Childminder route
🕕 6pm to 7pm
https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0xCYhs0

With the final application window closing on Sunday, August 23, these are your last EYITT webinars before applications close.

Reserve your place today and get your questions answered before the deadline.

Every great future starts with a great teacher.

If you're thinking about achieving Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS), this is your final opportunity to discover how Early Years Initial Teacher Training (EYITT) could help you join our September 2026 cohort.

We're hosting two free webinars on Thursday, August 20, so you can choose the session that best fits your role and schedule.

Graduate Employment Based and Foundation Stage routes
🕓 4pm to 5pm
https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0xC-ds0

Dedicated Childminder route
🕕 6pm to 7pm
https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0xCYhs0

With the final application window closing on Sunday, August 23, these are your last EYITT webinars before applications close.

Reserve your place today and get your questions answered before the deadline.

11/08/2026

📢 Safer Sleep in Early Years Settings

Watch this Foundation Years Q&A vodcast from the Department for Education and Ofsted. The session covers the updated safer sleep wording due to be introduced to the EYFS from September 2026, including what the changes mean for providers and how they may be considered during inspections.

Watch here: https://zurl.co/rpj4I

10/08/2026

Screen time guidance for under 5s guidance.
Read practical advice on building healthy screen habits for young children, including recommended limits, choosing age-appropriate content, and supporting co-viewing with adults.

Useful guidance to share with parents/carers here ➡️ https://zurl.co/9y2q2
Useful guidance for Early Years providers ➡️ https://zurl.co/ksnxz

03/08/2026

👀 There are 5 fully funded webinars this week delivered by our Stronger Practice Hub network. Please check them out…