Somerset Baby Practitioner Network Meeting – November 2026

Please join us for our Baby Practitioner Network Meeting, which is open to anyone working with babies (e.g., nurseries, childminders, PVI settings) in Somerset.

Baby Practitioner Networks provide a lively and dynamic opportunity for professional conversations around the needs of our youngest learners.

Each meeting involves an opportunity for discussion, sharing celebrations, problem-solving as a group, and sharing recent research and articles.

Louise Hannan from University Centre Somerset College Group is going to be joining us to share insights into a project that explores the experiences of babies attending early years settings from the babies’ perspective.

A Day in the Life of the Baby Room: Exploring the Environment Through the Eyes of the Child

The early years of a child’s life are critical for cognitive, emotional, and social development. In the England, the increasing number of babies attending nursery and daycare settings has prompted both academic and policy interest in the quality and accessibility of early childhood education and care (ECEC). Recent government reforms, particularly the expansion of funded childcare entitlements for children as young as nine months, have intensified debates around the adequacy of provision, workforce capacity, and the lived experiences of infants in these settings. This project explores the experiences of the children attending a setting and a provision, from the child’s perspective.

Note: This Network meeting is for early years practitioners and childminders in Somerset only. If you are from another area, please get in touch with the SPH to find out what is available.