Early years and childcare information and…

Here's a list of upcoming dates for early years and childcare events.

The events for managers are for managers, deputies and team leaders.

The events for practitioners are for anyone who isn't in a leadership or management role.

Registration for each event will open once the event has been confirmed. Please keep checking this page for more information or new events.

This programme isn't fixed and may change due to circumstances beyond our control.

If you have any questions, please email eycc@socialcare.wales.

Events for managers

2023

May

31 May: Welsh language awareness and resource update - Gemma Halliday

June

28 June: Equality and diversity in the playroom – Mark Brown. This event is suitable for managers and practitioners.
Launch of new resources to support the All Wales induction framework (AWIF) for early years and childcare. We’re running three sessions on Zoom:
- Monday, 19 June, 10am to 11am
- Tuesday, 20 June, 2pm to 3pm
- Wednesday, 21 June, 5pm to 6pm.

Registration will open soon.

July

26 July: Well-being for managers - Kate Newman.

August

30 August: Outdoor play - Clybiau Plant Cymru Kids’ Clubs.

September

27 September: Early childhood education and care, part one – Natalie Macdonald.

October

18 October: Early childhood education and care, part two - Natalie Macdonald.
Managers and leaders' learning and development session (date to be confirmed).

November

Festival of lifelong learning. This event is suitable for managers and practitioners (more details to follow).

December

20 December: Self-assessment - Sam Maitland-Price.

2024

January

16 January: Exploring the benefits of risk taking in children’s play - Martin King-Sheard.

February

28 February: Qualifications - Gemma Thain.

March

BSL in early years (more details to follow).

Events for practitioners