Join us for our online event where we’ll hear from Kyle and Sannah, managers at Blue Door Childcare in Cardiff, who will share their experiences of working in early years and childcare.
During the event, we’ll explore ways to improve diversity and representation across the workforce, including addressing the underrepresentation of men in early years and childcare roles.
This event is suitable for:
- early years practitioners
- managers and leaders
- students and learners
- childminders
- school leaders
- teachers and teaching assistants
- tutors and assessors
- local authority staff
- policymakers
- representatives from partner organisations.
The session supports the National Occupational Standards for Health and Social Care and Children’s Care, Learning and Development, and early years and childcare induction framework.
Here are some examples of the standards:
- HSCCLD421 - Lead changes to workplace policies, procedures and practices
- HSCCLD23 - Develop reflective practice
- HSCCLD33 - Promote and develop reflective practice
- HSCCLD43 - Lead and develop reflective practice
- HSCCLD28 - Support equality, diversity, inclusion and rights of individuals
- HSCCLD38 - Promote equality, diversity, inclusion and rights of individuals
- HSCCLD48 - Lead practice that ensures equality, diversity, inclusion and rights of individuals
- HSCCLD339 - Promote the recruitment of team members
Induction for early years and childcare workers
- 1.3 Equality, diversity and inclusion
- 1.12 Beliefs, values and life experiences
- 3.6 Continuing professional development
Induction and learning for early years and childcare managers
- Section 3: Understand how to lead and manage effective team performance
Be part of the conversation on 19 November 2026 and help shape the future of early years recruitment and retention.