BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Bristol Early Years Teaching Hub - ECPv6.18.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Bristol Early Years Teaching Hub X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://beyth.co.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Bristol Early Years Teaching Hub REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20280326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20281029T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261020T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261020T200000 DTSTAMP:20260902T123754Z CREATED:20260814T073951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T123754Z UID:42042-1792521000-1792526400@beyth.co.uk SUMMARY:How Can a Playful Pedagogy Work Within a Home-Based Childcare Setting? With Michelle Malomo DESCRIPTION:Stronger Practice Hub Event \nThis session will explore approaches that can support childminders in using playful\, therapeutic practices to meet the needs of babies and young children through play. We will consider how different types of play\, flexible play environments\, and intentional adult responses can support children’s development\, wellbeing\, and learning. \nDrawing on current thinking and practical examples\, the session will encourage participants to reflect on how playful pedagogy can be embedded within home-based childcare settings in ways that are responsive to individual children’s needs and interests. \nParticipants will leave with practical strategies and ideas that can be implemented immediately in their own settings\, helping them create playful\, nurturing environments that support children’s learning\, development\, and emotional well-being. \nThis session may be recorded. \n\n\nMichelle Malomo\n\nMichelle Malomo is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Worcester with a passion for play and its essential role in children's development and wellbeing. Michelle's professional background includes nursery management\, community work\, and youth work. Her research interests focus on Universal Design and Universal Design for Learning (UDL). She is currently involved in a project exploring playful communities and considering how cities can become more playful and child-friendly places. \nMichelle is also the author of two books that support early years practitioners and is committed to helping educators create inclusive\, playful\, and engaging environments for children. \n. \n\n\n\n\n This training is for early years practitioners and leaders working in settings or childminders in our Stronger Practice Hub area (Bristol\, Bath and North East Somerset\, Somerset\, North Somerset\, Gloucestershire\, South Gloucestershire). We will also prioritise settings and childminders in areas of deprivation. URL:https://beyth.co.uk/course/how-can-a-playful-pedagogy-work-within-a-home-based-childcare-setting-michelle-malomo/ LOCATION:Online Course CATEGORIES:Childminder Network,Michelle Malomo,Stronger Practice Hub,Visiting National Trainers and Facilitators ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://beyth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/IMG_1940.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261021T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261021T180000 DTSTAMP:20260831T073300Z CREATED:20260806T144017Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T073300Z UID:41953-1792598400-1792605600@beyth.co.uk SUMMARY:Mathematising the Day DESCRIPTION:Stronger Practice Hub Event \nThis session will support you in identifying children’s everyday mathematical experiences and planning playful moments of mathematics throughout your day. \nWe will focus on implementing evidence-informed approaches that support children’s understanding of mathematical skills and concepts by integrating games\, stories\, and mathematical vocabulary into our everyday routines\, interactions\, and provision. \nThe session is suitable for all early years educators and leaders who would like to develop their own understanding of early mathematics. \nThis session may be recorded. \n\n This training is for early years practitioners and leaders working in settings or childminders in our Stronger Practice Hub area (Bristol\, Bath and North East Somerset\, Somerset\, North Somerset\, Gloucestershire\, South Gloucestershire). We will also prioritise settings and childminders in areas of deprivation. URL:https://beyth.co.uk/course/mathematising-the-day-october-2026/ LOCATION:Online Course CATEGORIES:Maths Network,Stronger Practice Hub ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://beyth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Maths-Patterns.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261021T181500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261021T194500 DTSTAMP:20260908T152749Z CREATED:20260831T142447Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T152749Z UID:42280-1792606500-1792611900@beyth.co.uk SUMMARY:Bristol Baby Practitioner Clusters - October 2026 DESCRIPTION:This year\, we’re delighted to be growing our Baby Practitioner Networks from six meetings across the city to nine locality-based clusters\, with three meetings in each area (North\, South and East & Central). This means more opportunities to connect with colleagues\, share practice and be part of a supportive community of practitioners who are passionate about giving babies the very best start in life. \nEach area will have a dedicated Baby Cluster lead throughout the year: \n\nRachel – South Bristol\nRosie – North Bristol\nCassie – East & Central Bristol\n\nWe’d love to see you regularly at your local cluster meeting\, where you can build relationships with local practitioners and continue learning together throughout the year. If another venue or date suits you better\, you’re always welcome to join us – every Baby Practitioner Cluster is open to all. We look forward to welcoming both familiar and new faces as we continue learning from one another and keeping babies at the heart of everything we do. \nThe Bristol Baby Practitioner Clusters are free to attend and provide an opportunity to explore current themes in baby room practice\, share ideas and celebrate great practice. \nBook Here\nLearn more on the Bristol Early Years Calendar. URL:https://beyth.co.uk/course/bristol-baby-practitioner-clusters-october-2026/ LOCATION:Partou Little Big Steps Day Nursery & Pre-school\, Daventry Road\, Knowle\, Bristol\, BS4 1DQ\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://beyth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Babies-Playing-at-Nursery-2-AS.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Local Network %E2%80%93 Bristol":MAILTO:cassie@archfieldhousenursery.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261022T153000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261022T164500 DTSTAMP:20260831T080652Z CREATED:20260803T143710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T080652Z UID:41747-1792683000-1792687500@beyth.co.uk SUMMARY:Talking About Twos: Meaningful Two-Year Progress Checks DESCRIPTION:Stronger Practice Hub Event \nThe two-year progress check is an important opportunity to celebrate children’s strengths\, identify any areas where they may need additional support\, and work in partnership with families and other professionals. In this session\, we’ll explore how we can make the progress check a meaningful\, child-centred process that supports positive outcomes for every child. Join us to share experiences\, reflect on effective practice\, and discuss how strong collaboration can help ensure children receive the right support at the right time. \n\n This training is for early years practitioners and leaders working in settings or childminders in our Stronger Practice Hub area (Bristol\, Bath and North East Somerset\, Somerset\, North Somerset\, Gloucestershire\, South Gloucestershire). We will also prioritise settings and childminders in areas of deprivation. \n\nView Tickets\n\nTalking About... is a series of informal\, one-hour online networking sessions designed for early years practitioners to come together\, share experiences\, and explore key topics related to babies in early years settings. Each session focuses on a different aspect of practice\, providing a space for discussion\, reflection\, and peer support. \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Oct \n \n 22 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Virtual Event \n\n \n 3:30 pm - 4:45 pm BST \n \n \n \n Talking About Twos: Meaningful Two-Year Progress Checks \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Dec \n \n 4 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Virtual Event \n\n \n 9:30 am - 10:45 am GMT \n \n \n \n Talking About Babies: Talking to Parents and Carers \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Feb \n \n 2 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Virtual Event \n\n \n 3:30 pm - 4:45 pm GMT \n \n \n \n Talking About Twos: Removing Barriers\, Creating Opportunities \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Apr \n \n 9 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Virtual Event \n\n \n 9:30 am - 10:45 am BST \n \n \n \n Talking About Babies: Listening to Babies \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Jun \n \n 9 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Virtual Event \n\n \n 3:30 pm - 4:45 pm BST \n \n \n \n Talking About Twos: Behaviour: Regulate\, Relate and Reason \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Aug \n \n 13 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Virtual Event \n\n \n 9:30 am - 10:45 am BST \n \n \n \n Talking About Babies: Mental Health and Wellbeing with Sarah Clarke \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n View Calendar URL:https://beyth.co.uk/course/talking-about-twos-meaningful-two-year-progress-checks/ LOCATION:Online Course CATEGORIES:Spotlight on Twos Network,Stronger Practice Hub ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://beyth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/DSCF8017.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261022T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261022T200000 DTSTAMP:20260902T134433Z CREATED:20260827T115905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T134433Z UID:42186-1792695600-1792699200@beyth.co.uk SUMMARY:Live Panel Webinar: Inside the Baby Room: Insights from the Babies in Mind Project DESCRIPTION:Join us for this panel discussion as we share the findings from the Babies in Mind project\, a Bristol-based project exploring baby room practice. While the project was rooted in Bristol\, the themes and insights resonate far beyond the city\, offering valuable reflections for practitioners\, leaders and local authorities across the Stronger Practice Hub region. \nBringing together local insights from Bristol with emerging national research\, the panel will explore what we are learning about baby room practice and consider how these findings can inform professional learning\, leadership and future provision for babies. \nSpecial guest Professor Mona Sakr will join Cassie Holland and Rosie McCallum-Farraday to reflect on the findings alongside emerging national evidence from the Nuffield Foundation-funded Achieving High-Quality Provision in the Baby Room of English Nurseries research. \nTogether\, the panel will consider what these findings mean for practitioners\, leaders and the future of provision for our youngest children. \nWhether you work directly with babies\, lead an early years setting\, or support workforce development\, this webinar will offer practical insights\, thought-provoking discussion and an opportunity to reflect on how we can continue to strengthen baby room practice. \n\n\n \n \n Live Panel Webinar\n \n\n A Highly Interactive Live\, Virtual Event\n\n \n Our highly interactive Live Panel Webinars feel closer to a video podcast than a webinar. A moderated\n panel of early years experts talk through the evening's topic\, with video content and interactive\n elements\, and your questions in the live chat steer where the discussion goes. The event's live chat\n complements the session itself: it is somewhere to talk with other early years practitioners\, hear\n what is working in their setting and network with those doing similar work to you.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Ask anything\, live. Put your questions to the panel and hear the answer in the moment.\n \n \n \n \n \n Powered by YouTube Live. No new software to learn\, just follow the link and join the chat.\n \n \n \n \n \n Connect with other practitioners. Share what works in your setting and pick up ideas from across the sector.\n \n \n\n \n \n How Live Panel Webinars work: read the guide\n \n (opens in a new tab)\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Mona Sakr\n \n Mona Sakr is Professor of Early Childhood at Middlesex University and an internationally recognised researcher in early childhood education\, whose work explores creativity\, pedagogy and children's experiences. \n Her research includes the Nuffield Foundation-funded Achieving High-Quality Provision in the Baby Room of English Nurseries project\, which examines what high-quality provision for babies should look like and how it can be strengthened across the sector. \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Rosie McCallum-Faraday\n \n Rosie McCallum-Faraday is a Local Authority Lead Teacher and Local Specialist Leader of Education for Birth to Threes in Bristol\, with over 20 years' experience in early years education and a passionate advocate for babies' rights and the professionals who support them. \n Rosie has led Baby Practitioner Networks for many years and co-delivered the Babies in Mind project\, strengthening baby room practice across Bristol. She is a contributor to the recent Being with Babies book and is committed to creating rich\, responsive environments where babies can thrive. \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Cassie Holland\n \n Cassie Holland is a Birth to Three Local Specialist Leader with Bristol Early Years and Birth to Three Network Lead for Bristol & Beyond Stronger Practice Hub. She is a Nursery Manager and is currently completing a Master's in Early Childhood Studies\, with research exploring ethical pedagogy in baby rooms. \n Cassie co-delivered the Babies in Mind project\, exploring and strengthening baby room practice across Bristol. URL:https://beyth.co.uk/course/live-panel-webinar-inside-the-baby-room/ CATEGORIES:Leadership and Staff Development Network,Stronger Practice Hub,Visiting National Trainers and Facilitators,Working With Babies Network ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://beyth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/IMG_9932.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261023T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261023T113000 DTSTAMP:20260831T081213Z CREATED:20260811T062913Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T081213Z UID:42009-1792747800-1792755000@beyth.co.uk SUMMARY:Developing an Early Years Curriculum – Strengthening Early Years Teaching DESCRIPTION:Stronger Practice Hub Event \nA high-quality Early Years curriculum is central to giving every child the Best Start in Life. This session will support practitioners and leaders to develop a curriculum that is ambitious\, inclusive and responsive to the unique needs\, experiences and cultural capital of the children\, families and communities they serve. \nDrawing on Bristol’s Early Years Curriculum Guidance\, participants will explore what curriculum means in practice: everything we want children to experience\, learn and be able to do. We will consider how to identify learning priorities\, build on what children already know and can do\, and create meaningful opportunities that help children develop the knowledge\, skills and understanding they need for future learning. \nThe session will explore the three curriculum elements of Intent\, Implementation and Impact\, considering how curriculum design\, pedagogy\, assessment\, the environment and adult-child interactions work together to support children’s progress. Participants will also reflect on how a coherently planned and sequenced curriculum helps children know more\, remember more and do more over time. \nParticipants will: \n\nDevelop a clear understanding of curriculum in the Early Years.\nExplore how to identify meaningful learning priorities based on the needs of their children and community.\nConsider how curriculum intent\, implementation and impact are connected.\nReflect on the role of play\, the environment\, routines and interactions in bringing a curriculum to life.\nExplore how assessment can be used to inform curriculum decisions and support progress.\nDevelop strategies for designing an ambitious and responsive curriculum that supports all children to thrive.\n\nThis session is suitable for practitioners and leaders who want to review\, refine or develop their curriculum and strengthen the coherence\, progression and impact of children’s learning experiences across their setting. \n\n This training is for early years practitioners and leaders working in settings or childminders in our Stronger Practice Hub area (Bristol\, Bath and North East Somerset\, Somerset\, North Somerset\, Gloucestershire\, South Gloucestershire). We will also prioritise settings and childminders in areas of deprivation. URL:https://beyth.co.uk/course/developing-an-early-years-curriculum-oct-26/ LOCATION:Online Course CATEGORIES:Leadership and Staff Development Network,Stronger Practice Hub ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://beyth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/DSC01854.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261102T163000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261102T180000 DTSTAMP:20260908T152723Z CREATED:20260908T152646Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T152723Z UID:42691-1793637000-1793642400@beyth.co.uk SUMMARY:Bristol Baby Practitioner Clusters - November 2026 DESCRIPTION:This year\, we’re delighted to be growing our Baby Practitioner Networks from six meetings across the city to nine locality-based clusters\, with three meetings in each area (North\, South and East & Central). This means more opportunities to connect with colleagues\, share practice and be part of a supportive community of practitioners who are passionate about giving babies the very best start in life. \nEach area will have a dedicated Baby Cluster lead throughout the year: \n\nRachel – South Bristol\nRosie – North Bristol\nCassie – East & Central Bristol\n\nWe’d love to see you regularly at your local cluster meeting\, where you can build relationships with local practitioners and continue learning together throughout the year. If another venue or date suits you better\, you’re always welcome to join us – every Baby Practitioner Cluster is open to all. We look forward to welcoming both familiar and new faces as we continue learning from one another and keeping babies at the heart of everything we do. \nThe Bristol Baby Practitioner Clusters are free to attend and provide an opportunity to explore current themes in baby room practice\, share ideas and celebrate great practice. \nBook Here\nLearn more on the Bristol Early Years Calendar. URL:https://beyth.co.uk/course/bristol-baby-practitioner-clusters-november-2026/ LOCATION:Every Family\, Brentry Lane\, Brentry\, BS10 6RG ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://beyth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Babies-Playing-at-Nursery-2-AS.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Local Network %E2%80%93 Bristol":MAILTO:cassie@archfieldhousenursery.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261104T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261104T180000 DTSTAMP:20260831T081340Z CREATED:20260303T124300Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T081340Z UID:39248-1793808000-1793815200@beyth.co.uk SUMMARY:CPD Programme: Getting it Right for Twos DESCRIPTION:Stronger Practice Hub Event \nThis CPD Programme involves three 2-hour online sessions\, and you will be required to attend all three. \nWednesday 4th November 2026 – 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm\nWednesday 18th November 2026 – 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm\nWednesday 2nd December 2026 – 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm \nThis programme will explore getting it right for two-year-olds in early years settings. They will support educators to look at provision through the eyes of the two-year-old\, reflecting upon the unique child\, positive relationships\, enabling environments and learning and development. The sessions will provide opportunities to reflect upon aspects of the day with children’s rights in mind\, including the daily routines\, mindful care and supporting play. \nThis training is for educators who are new to working with two-year-olds\, those who haven’t done training specifically about being with two-year-olds or those wanting a refresher on getting in right with twos. It is a great basis for talking with twos\, tuning in to twos and inspiring provision for two-year-olds. \n\n This training is for early years practitioners and leaders working in settings or childminders in our Stronger Practice Hub area (Bristol\, Bath and North East Somerset\, Somerset\, North Somerset\, Gloucestershire\, South Gloucestershire). We will also prioritise settings and childminders in areas of deprivation. URL:https://beyth.co.uk/course/cpd-programme-getting-it-right-for-twos-2026/ LOCATION:Online Course CATEGORIES:Birth to 3s Network,CPD Programmes,Spotlight on Twos Network,Stronger Practice Hub ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://beyth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/DSCF8017.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261105T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261105T180000 DTSTAMP:20260831T081447Z CREATED:20260805T103657Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T081447Z UID:41896-1793894400-1793901600@beyth.co.uk SUMMARY:Quality Interactions DESCRIPTION:Stronger Practice Hub Event \nHigh-quality interactions are central to the DfE’s Best Start in Life vision\, recognising that responsive relationships and language-rich environments are key to children’s learning\, development and school readiness. \nThis session will explore the fundamentals of effective\, authentic and meaningful interactions in the Early Years. Participants will reflect on how body language\, tone of voice\, listening\, wait time and sustained shared thinking can deepen children’s learning\, extend language and respond to their interests and fascinations. \nUsing the Quality Interaction Checklist\, the EEF Evidence Store and principles from the Best Start in Life strategy\, practitioners will consider evidence-informed approaches to strengthening everyday interactions and creating rich learning opportunities for all children. \nParticipants will: \n\nExplore the characteristics of high-quality adult-child interactions.\nReflect on strategies that promote language\, thinking and wellbeing.\nUse the Quality Interaction Checklist to evaluate and develop practice.\nConsider how effective interactions support children’s development and readiness for school.\n\n\n This training is for early years practitioners and leaders working in settings or childminders in our Stronger Practice Hub area (Bristol\, Bath and North East Somerset\, Somerset\, North Somerset\, Gloucestershire\, South Gloucestershire). We will also prioritise settings and childminders in areas of deprivation. URL:https://beyth.co.uk/course/quality-interactions-november-2026/ LOCATION:Online Course CATEGORIES:Communication, Language and Literacy Network,EYFS Learning Community Network,Stronger Practice Hub ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://beyth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/IMG_0795.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261106T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261106T123000 DTSTAMP:20260831T081603Z CREATED:20260806T145419Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T081603Z UID:41958-1793952000-1793968200@beyth.co.uk SUMMARY:Mathematising the Day – Open Study Morning at Hartcliffe Nursery School DESCRIPTION:Stronger Practice Hub Event \nThis Open Study Morning will support practitioners to identify children’s everyday mathematical experiences and plan for playful moments of mathematics in routines\, interactions and provision. \nThe team at Hartcliffe are on an exciting journey\, developing their own mathematical knowledge to effectively facilitate purposeful and engaging mathematical opportunities for children. We are excited to share our learning with you all. \nThroughout the morning\, we will: \n\nHear about the curriculum at Hartcliffe with particular focus on Early Mathematics\nDiscuss how mathematical thinking and language is encouraged through the daily routine\nObserve mathematics during Welcome Time when children self-register using tens frames\nLearning walk – consider how the environment and provision enables mathematical thinking and problem solving\nObserve small group activities that encourage rich ‘Math’s Talk’ and extend children’s understanding of mathematical skills and concepts – Play dough and bread making\, Water play – exploring capacity and Mathematical games in provision\nStory Time – join a small group story time where children will join in with stories\, rhymes and songs that support mathematical vocabulary and thinking.\nListen to the experiences of practitioners as they develop their own understanding of key mathematical skills and concepts\n\nThe Open Study Day will consist of learning walks and observation time to see the room set-ups and routines\, time with the leaders\, teachers and practitioners to understand the journey that Hartcliffe has undertaken in embedding Mathematics into their daily routines and experiences with children. \nThis is for all early years practitioners. \nOutline for the day: \n8:00am – Welcome\n8:15am – The Hartcliffe Journey – time to look at curriculum\n8:40am – Observe Welcome Time across the nursery\n9:10am – Small group adult-led mathematical activities: – Playdough/bread making\, water play\, block play\, mathematical games\, indoors and outdoors\n9:45am – Learning Walk – environment and provision\n10:30am – Break\n11:00am – Story Time – Mathematical stories\, songs and rhymes\n11:30am – Practitioner Voice\n12:00pm – Reflection on the morning\n12:30pm – Finish \n\n This training is for early years practitioners and leaders working in settings or childminders in our Stronger Practice Hub area (Bristol\, Bath and North East Somerset\, Somerset\, North Somerset\, Gloucestershire\, South Gloucestershire). We will also prioritise settings and childminders in areas of deprivation. URL:https://beyth.co.uk/course/mathematising-the-day-study-morning-hartcliffe-nursery/ LOCATION:Hartcliffe Nursery School\, Hareclive Road\, Bristol\, Bristol\, BS13 0JW\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Maths Network,Open Days,Stronger Practice Hub ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://beyth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Maths-Shapes-Chaos-Created-AFF.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261109T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261109T173000 DTSTAMP:20260831T081721Z CREATED:20260728T150906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T081721Z UID:41693-1794240000-1794245400@beyth.co.uk SUMMARY:PSED Network - November 2026 (Belonging and Transitions) DESCRIPTION:Stronger Practice Hub Event \nJoin our PSED Learning Lead and the Bristol PSED team for four networking sessions over the year as we collaborate to discuss key areas of PSED practice. More information will follow about the focus of each session\, depending on sector needs and interests. We might even bring along a guest or two! \nThe networks will be an opportunity to come together and explore aspects of PSED provision\, sharing ideas\, reflecting and connecting with other settings\, coming away full of ideas and tools you can use straight away. \nNetwork sessions will involve 30 minutes of teaching time\, 30 minutes for sharing practice and discussion\, and 30 minutes back together for action planning. We hope you will leave feeling inspired and with tangible actions you can take. \nPlease Note: This session is part of what will be regular termly PSED regional networking sessions. So it will involve some CPD and then networking/ discussion time. Participants are encouraged to discuss their learning\, what they have or will put into practice\, successes and challenges from their settings\, and what you'd like future sessions to cover as we build this learning community. \nView Tickets\n\nSessions in this Series\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Nov \n \n 9 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Virtual Event \n\n \n 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm GMT \n \n \n \n PSED Network – November 2026 (Belonging and Transitions) \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Jan \n \n 21 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Virtual Event \n\n \n 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm GMT \n \n \n \n PSED Network – January 2027 \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Mar \n \n 16 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Virtual Event \n\n \n 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm GMT \n \n \n \n PSED Network – March 2027 \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Jun \n \n 24 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Virtual Event \n\n \n 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm BST \n \n \n \n PSED Network – June 2027 \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n View Calendar \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n This training is for early years practitioners and leaders working in settings or childminders in our Stronger Practice Hub area (Bristol\, Bath and North East Somerset\, Somerset\, North Somerset\, Gloucestershire\, South Gloucestershire). We will also prioritise settings and childminders in areas of deprivation. URL:https://beyth.co.uk/course/psed-network-november-2026/ LOCATION:Online Course CATEGORIES:Personal, Social and Emotional Development (PSED) Network,Stronger Practice Hub ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://beyth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/IMG_8807.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261110T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261110T201500 DTSTAMP:20260922T135600Z CREATED:20260922T135446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T135600Z UID:43277-1794337200-1794341700@beyth.co.uk SUMMARY:North Somerset Brilliant Babies Community of Practice Network - November 2026 DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our Brilliant Babies Community of Practice Network\, which is open to anyone working with babies in North Somerset (e.g.\, nurseries\, childminders\, PVI settings). \nThis network provides a lively and dynamic opportunity for professional conversations around the needs of our youngest learners. \nEach meeting offers an opportunity for discussion\, sharing celebrations\, group problem-solving\, and sharing recent research and articles. \nBook Here URL:https://beyth.co.uk/course/north-somerset-brilliant-babies-community-of-practice-network-november-2026/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://beyth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Babies-Playing-AS.jpeg LOCATION:https://beyth.co.uk/course/north-somerset-brilliant-babies-community-of-practice-network-november-2026/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261111T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261111T150000 DTSTAMP:20260831T081843Z CREATED:20260811T060351Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T081843Z UID:42003-1794387600-1794409200@beyth.co.uk SUMMARY:Exploring an Early Years Curriculum: Open Study Day at St Pauls Nursery DESCRIPTION:Stronger Practice Hub Event \nCome and join our team and be part of a reflective conversation about Curriculum. \nTogether\, we will: \n\nHear about the St Pauls’ Curriculum journey\nSee how it promotes our values and pedagogy\nUnderstand how it reflects the interests and special characteristics of our children and families\nReflect on how it is integrated into observation\, assessment and planning\n\nDuring the day\, there will be opportunities for: \n\nA learning walk\nUnderstand how we have developed our curriculum over a period of time\nHave a look at documentation\nSee the curriculum in practice\nShare your thinking about your own curriculum\nReflect together on our learning about the EYs Curriculum\n\n\n This training is for early years practitioners and leaders working in settings or childminders in our Stronger Practice Hub area (Bristol\, Bath and North East Somerset\, Somerset\, North Somerset\, Gloucestershire\, South Gloucestershire). We will also prioritise settings and childminders in areas of deprivation. \n\nIf the event is sold out\, please email to be added to a reserve list. URL:https://beyth.co.uk/course/open-study-day-at-st-pauls-nursery-nov-26/ LOCATION:Community Room at St Pauls Nursery School and Children’s Centre\, Little Bishop St\, St Paul's\, Bristol\, BS2 9JF\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Leadership and Staff Development Network,Open Days,Stronger Practice Hub ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://beyth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/IMG_8509.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261112T181500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261112T193000 DTSTAMP:20261007T133513Z CREATED:20260303T113407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T133513Z UID:39237-1794507300-1794511800@beyth.co.uk SUMMARY:Somerset Baby Practitioner Network Meeting - November 2026 DESCRIPTION: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. \nBaby Practitioner Networks provide a lively and dynamic opportunity for professional conversations around the needs of our youngest learners. \nEach meeting involves an opportunity for discussion\, sharing celebrations\, problem-solving as a group\, and sharing recent research and articles. \nLouise 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. \nA Day in the Life of the Baby Room: Exploring the Environment Through the Eyes of the Child \nThe 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. \nNote: 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. URL:https://beyth.co.uk/course/somerset-baby-practitioner-network-meeting-november-2026/ LOCATION:Online Course ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://beyth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Babies-Playing-at-Nursery-AS.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261119T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261119T193000 DTSTAMP:20261007T045515Z CREATED:20260806T124920Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T045515Z UID:41913-1795111200-1795116600@beyth.co.uk SUMMARY:Communication and Language Network - November 2026 (Making Storytimes Powerful) DESCRIPTION:Stronger Practice Hub Event \nThe Communication and Language Network is an informal online networking session designed for early years practitioners to come together\, share experiences\, and explore key topics related to communication and language in early years settings. Each session will look at a different aspect of practice\, providing a space for discussion\, reflection\, and peer support. More information will follow about the focus of each session\, depending on sector needs and interests. These will be run by our new Language leads\, and we might even bring along a guest or two! \nThis engaging session\, led by Becky Barnard\, alongside Liberty and Anna (our Language Learning Leads)\, explores how high-quality storytimes can support children’s communication and language development\, wellbeing\, relationships\, and lifelong reading habits. Grounded in research on early brain development\, reading for pleasure\, and interactive shared reading\, the session considers why story experiences matter and the significant role adults play in fostering a love of books from the earliest years. \nParticipants will reflect on what makes a quality text\, examine EEF evidence-informed approaches to interactive storytelling\, and consider practical ways to create joyful\, responsive\, and language-rich story experiences. Through discussion\, reflection and shared examples\, practitioners will develop strategies to make every storytime more meaningful\, engaging and impactful for the children and families they work with \nThis training is for early years practitioners and leaders working in settings or childminders in our Stronger Practice Hub area (Bristol\, Bath and North East Somerset\, Somerset\, North Somerset\, Gloucestershire\, South Gloucestershire). We will also prioritise settings and childminders in areas of deprivation. \nView Tickets\n\nThis network is an opportunity for practitioners to come together and consider how we support children’s communication\, language and literacy through an evidence-informed approach. It is for anyone working in EYs and offers 45 minutes of learning more about an approach with a follow-up reflective discussion about how this might work in your setting or school. \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Nov \n \n 19 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Virtual Event \n\n \n 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm GMT \n \n \n \n Communication and Language Network – November 2026 (Making Storytimes Powerful) \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Mar \n \n 4 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Virtual Event \n\n \n 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm GMT \n \n \n \n Communication and Language Network – March 2027 \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Jun \n \n 10 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Virtual Event \n\n \n 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm BST \n \n \n \n Communication and Language Network – June 2027 \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n View Calendar \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n This training is for early years practitioners and leaders working in settings or childminders in our Stronger Practice Hub area (Bristol\, Bath and North East Somerset\, Somerset\, North Somerset\, Gloucestershire\, South Gloucestershire). We will also prioritise settings and childminders in areas of deprivation. URL:https://beyth.co.uk/course/communication-and-language-network-november-2026/ LOCATION:Online Course CATEGORIES:Communication, Language and Literacy Network,Stronger Practice Hub ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://beyth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/IMG_0795.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261125T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261125T180000 DTSTAMP:20260831T082220Z CREATED:20260728T144813Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T082220Z UID:41689-1795622400-1795629600@beyth.co.uk SUMMARY:Emotion Coaching to Support Self-Regulation DESCRIPTION:Stronger Practice Hub Event \nThis online session will help you support children and young people in understanding the different emotions they experience\, why they occur\, and how to handle them. We will consider Emotion Coaching as a strategy for supporting children’s behaviour and self-regulation and highlight research that demonstrates the value of an emotion coaching approach. There will be opportunities to explore the tools to practice emotion coaching with children. This session is for Early Years practitioners in settings and childminders. \nPart of this event may be recorded. \n\n This training is for early years practitioners and leaders working in settings or childminders in our Stronger Practice Hub area (Bristol\, Bath and North East Somerset\, Somerset\, North Somerset\, Gloucestershire\, South Gloucestershire). We will also prioritise settings and childminders in areas of deprivation. URL:https://beyth.co.uk/course/emotion-coaching-to-support-self-regulation/ LOCATION:Online Course CATEGORIES:Childminder Network,Personal, Social and Emotional Development (PSED) Network,Stronger Practice Hub ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://beyth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/IMG_8807.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261126T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261126T180000 DTSTAMP:20260831T082319Z CREATED:20260804T073008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T082319Z UID:41788-1795708800-1795716000@beyth.co.uk SUMMARY:Interactive Writing DESCRIPTION:Stronger Practice Hub Event \nInteractive Writing is an evidence-informed approach that supports children at the earliest stages of their writing journey. Aligned with the DfE’s Best Start in Life vision and Writing Framework\, it recognises the importance of high-quality interactions\, language development and shared thinking in building strong foundations for writing. \nThis session will explore the EEF’s approach to Interactive Writing\, where educator and child work together through a purposeful back-and-forth conversation to create a message that can be written and shared. Through this collaborative process\, children develop confidence as writers and mark-makers while strengthening their oral language\, communication and early literacy skills. \nParticipants will explore how Interactive Writing can motivate young children to see themselves as writers\, while supporting the development of the knowledge\, skills and attitudes that underpin later successful writing. Using evidence-informed strategies\, practitioners will consider how to make writing meaningful\, engaging and accessible for all children. \nParticipants will: \n\nUnderstand the principles of Interactive Writing.\nExplore how talk and shared thinking support early writing development.\nConsider how meaningful writing opportunities can motivate young writers and mark-makers.\n\nReflect on evidence-informed approaches that strengthen children’s language\, literacy and confidence as writers \n\n This training is for early years practitioners and leaders working in settings or childminders in our Stronger Practice Hub area (Bristol\, Bath and North East Somerset\, Somerset\, North Somerset\, Gloucestershire\, South Gloucestershire). We will also prioritise settings and childminders in areas of deprivation. URL:https://beyth.co.uk/course/interactive-writing-nov-26/ LOCATION:Online Course CATEGORIES:Communication, Language and Literacy Network,Stronger Practice Hub ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://beyth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/IMG_7740-Mark-Making.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261126T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261126T193000 DTSTAMP:20260831T082434Z CREATED:20260806T132752Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T082434Z UID:41932-1795716000-1795721400@beyth.co.uk SUMMARY:SEND Network: Looking Beyond Behaviour: Understanding Children's Needs in the Early Years DESCRIPTION:Stronger Practice Hub Event \nThis practical and reflective session explores behaviour through a neurodevelopmental and relational lens\, helping practitioners to look beyond behaviour itself and consider what children may be communicating through their actions. \nThe training will support practitioners to better understand the links between behaviour\, communication\, sensory processing\, emotional regulation and developmental differences in the early years. Delegates will explore supportive\, inclusive strategies that help children feel safe\, understood and able to engage successfully within their setting. \nThe session includes practical approaches\, visual supports\, environmental considerations and regulation strategies that can be implemented immediately within early years practice. \nLearning Aims: \n\nTo develop understanding of behaviour as a form of communication\nTo explore how communication\, sensory processing and developmental differences can impact behaviour\nTo increase confidence in identifying possible triggers and unmet needs\nTo consider practical strategies that support emotional regulation and positive interactions\nTo explore how environments\, routines and adult responses can support children’s wellbeing and engagement\nTo develop inclusive approaches that help children feel safe\, understood and successful within early years settings\n\nView Tickets \n\nOur SEND Network offers a series of informal\, online networking sessions designed for early years practitioners to come together\, share experiences\, and explore key topics related to SEND in early years settings. Each session focuses on a different aspect of practice\, providing some specialist input and a space for discussion\, reflection\, and peer support. This SEND Network session will be facilitated by Springboard Opportunity Group\, our SPH Partner who run several Special Schools in North Somerset. \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Nov \n \n 26 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Virtual Event \n\n \n 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm GMT \n \n \n \n SEND Network: Looking Beyond Behaviour: Understanding Children’s Needs in the Early Years \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Mar \n \n 17 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Virtual Event \n\n \n 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm GMT \n \n \n \n SEND Network: Understanding and Supporting Complex Needs in the Early Years \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n May \n \n 18 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Virtual Event \n\n \n 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm BST \n \n \n \n SEND Network: Working in Partnership with Parents \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Jun \n \n 24 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Virtual Event \n\n \n 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm BST \n \n \n \n SEND Network: Making Maths Accessible for Children with SEND: A Sensory Approach \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n View Calendar \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n This training is for early years practitioners and leaders working in settings or childminders in our Stronger Practice Hub area (Bristol\, Bath and North East Somerset\, Somerset\, North Somerset\, Gloucestershire\, South Gloucestershire). We will also prioritise settings and childminders in areas of deprivation. URL:https://beyth.co.uk/course/send-network-looking-beyond-behaviour-understanding-childrens-needs-in-the-early-years/ LOCATION:Online Course CATEGORIES:SEND Network,Stronger Practice Hub ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://beyth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/IMG_8807.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261127T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261127T120000 DTSTAMP:20260915T154831Z CREATED:20260915T154831Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T154831Z UID:43010-1795770000-1795780800@beyth.co.uk SUMMARY:Bristol EDI Network Sessions - Inclusive Curriculum DESCRIPTION:A session introducing practical ways to diversify and decolonise the early years curriculum. Participants explore strategies for embedding diverse voices\, experiences and knowledge systems into everyday learning\, moving beyond tokenism toward authentic representation. \nBook Here\nLearn more on the Bristol Early Years Calendar. URL:https://beyth.co.uk/course/bristol-edi-network-sessions-inclusive-curriculum/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://beyth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/IMG_8663.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Local Network %E2%80%93 Bristol":MAILTO:cassie@archfieldhousenursery.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261201T163000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261201T180000 DTSTAMP:20260908T153251Z CREATED:20260908T153251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T153251Z UID:42698-1796142600-1796148000@beyth.co.uk SUMMARY:Bristol Baby Practitioner Clusters - December 2026 DESCRIPTION:This year\, we’re delighted to be growing our Baby Practitioner Networks from six meetings across the city to nine locality-based clusters\, with three meetings in each area (North\, South and East & Central). This means more opportunities to connect with colleagues\, share practice and be part of a supportive community of practitioners who are passionate about giving babies the very best start in life. \nEach area will have a dedicated Baby Cluster lead throughout the year: \n\nRachel – South Bristol\nRosie – North Bristol\nCassie – East & Central Bristol\n\nWe’d love to see you regularly at your local cluster meeting\, where you can build relationships with local practitioners and continue learning together throughout the year. If another venue or date suits you better\, you’re always welcome to join us – every Baby Practitioner Cluster is open to all. We look forward to welcoming both familiar and new faces as we continue learning from one another and keeping babies at the heart of everything we do. \nThe Bristol Baby Practitioner Clusters are free to attend and provide an opportunity to explore current themes in baby room practice\, share ideas and celebrate great practice. \nBook Here\nLearn more on the Bristol Early Years Calendar. URL:https://beyth.co.uk/course/bristol-baby-practitioner-clusters-december-2026/ LOCATION:Community Room at St Pauls Nursery School and Children’s Centre\, Little Bishop St\, St Paul's\, Bristol\, BS2 9JF\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://beyth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Babies-Playing-at-Nursery-2-AS.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Local Network %E2%80%93 Bristol":MAILTO:cassie@archfieldhousenursery.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261201T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261201T200000 DTSTAMP:20260831T083440Z CREATED:20260219T091219Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T083440Z UID:39034-1796149800-1796155200@beyth.co.uk SUMMARY:Childminder Network: Leading a Team DESCRIPTION:Stronger Practice Hub Event \n\nAre you co-minding\, working with assistants or apprentices\, or considering expanding your business in the future? Join us to network with childminders in similar situations and explore ways to empower your team. We will discuss key workers in childminding settings\, supervision\, and maintaining professional working relationships. This is a great opportunity to share experiences\, gain insights\, and build connections with other childminders. \n\n This training is for early years practitioners and leaders working in settings or childminders in our Stronger Practice Hub area (Bristol\, Bath and North East Somerset\, Somerset\, North Somerset\, Gloucestershire\, South Gloucestershire). We will also prioritise settings and childminders in areas of deprivation. \n\n\nAre you a childminder looking to connect with others? Our network meetings are the perfect opportunity to meet fellow childminders\, share experiences\, and reflect on ways to develop your practice and business. \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Dec \n \n 1 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Virtual Event \n\n \n 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm GMT \n \n \n \n Childminder Network: Leading a Team \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Feb \n \n 26 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Virtual Event \n\n \n 9:30 am - 10:30 am GMT \n \n \n \n Childminder Network – February 2027 \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Apr \n \n 19 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Virtual Event \n\n \n 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm BST \n \n \n \n Childminder Network – April 2027 \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Jun \n \n 15 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Virtual Event \n\n \n 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm BST \n \n \n \n Childminder Network – June 2027 \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n View Calendar URL:https://beyth.co.uk/course/childminder-network-leading-a-team/ LOCATION:Online Course CATEGORIES:Childminder Network,Stronger Practice Hub ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://beyth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/DSCN9586.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261202T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261202T123000 DTSTAMP:20260831T083629Z CREATED:20260804T134545Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T083629Z UID:41856-1796203800-1796214600@beyth.co.uk SUMMARY:Trauma Informed Practice Study Morning at Knowle West Nursery - December 2026 DESCRIPTION:Stronger Practice Hub Event \nThis is an opportunity to spend a morning in a ‘trauma-informed’ school. \nKnowle West Nursery School invites you to come along and find out about trauma-informed practices and how they are embedded into their pedagogy. Hear about how they have developed a relationship-led curriculum and whole school culture of safety and belonging. \nYou will have the opportunity to meet with the Trauma Informed Practice Leads and spend time in the classrooms observing practice and provision. There will be time to reflect and ask questions. \nKnowle West Nursery School is the first Early Years setting in the country to achieve the ‘Trauma Informed Schools Award’. \n\n This training is for early years practitioners and leaders working in settings or childminders in our Stronger Practice Hub area (Bristol\, Bath and North East Somerset\, Somerset\, North Somerset\, Gloucestershire\, South Gloucestershire). We will also prioritise settings and childminders in areas of deprivation. URL:https://beyth.co.uk/course/trauma-informed-practice-study-morning-at-knowle-west-nursery-december-2026/ LOCATION:Knowle West Nursery School\, Leinster Avenue\, Bristol\, BS4 1NN\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Open Days,Personal, Social and Emotional Development (PSED) Network,Stronger Practice Hub ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://beyth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Knowle-West-Nursery-School-Garden.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261202T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261202T153000 DTSTAMP:20260831T083724Z CREATED:20260303T155114Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T083724Z UID:39273-1796220000-1796225400@beyth.co.uk SUMMARY:Leadership Matters Network (December 2026) DESCRIPTION:Stronger Practice Hub Event \nWe’re excited to introduce a brand-new regional online network designed specifically for early years leaders in PVI settings\, taking place online\, termly. \nLeadership Matters is your space to connect\, collaborate\, and grow alongside like-minded professionals across our region. Whether you’re looking to share best practices\, explore new ideas\, or build supportive professional connections\, this network is for you. \nWhy join? \n\nConnect with fellow early years leaders\nShare experiences and practical strategies\nStay informed on current priorities and developments\nStrengthen your leadership practice in a supportive environment\n\n\n This training is for early years practitioners and leaders working in settings or childminders in our Stronger Practice Hub area (Bristol\, Bath and North East Somerset\, Somerset\, North Somerset\, Gloucestershire\, South Gloucestershire). We will also prioritise settings and childminders in areas of deprivation. \n\nView Tickets\n\nLeadership Matters is your space to connect\, collaborate\, and grow alongside like-minded professionals across our region. Whether you're looking to share best practices\, explore new ideas\, or build supportive professional connections\, this network is for you. \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Dec \n \n 2 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Virtual Event \n\n \n 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm GMT \n \n \n \n Leadership Matters Network (December 2026) \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Feb \n \n 3 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Virtual Event \n\n \n 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm GMT \n \n \n \n Leadership Matters Network (February 2027) \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Mar \n \n 24 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Virtual Event \n\n \n 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm GMT \n \n \n \n Leadership Matters Network (March 2027) \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n May \n \n 5 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Virtual Event \n\n \n 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm BST \n \n \n \n Leadership Matters Network (May 2027) \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Jun \n \n 30 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Virtual Event \n\n \n 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm BST \n \n \n \n Leadership Matters Network (June 2027) \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n View Calendar \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n  URL:https://beyth.co.uk/course/leadership-matters-network-december-2026/ LOCATION:Online Course CATEGORIES:Leadership and Staff Development Network,Stronger Practice Hub ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://beyth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/IMG_0116.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261204T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261204T104500 DTSTAMP:20260831T083814Z CREATED:20260731T150410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T083814Z UID:41730-1796376600-1796381100@beyth.co.uk SUMMARY:Talking About Babies: Talking to Parents and Carers DESCRIPTION:Stronger Practice Hub Event \nPositive relationships with parents and carers are at the heart of high-quality baby provision. In this session\, we’ll reflect on how we build trusting relationships with families\, share babies’ experiences and learning in meaningful ways\, and navigate sensitive conversations with confidence and compassion. Together\, we’ll explore practical approaches that keep babies\, relationships and care at the heart of our partnerships with families. \n\n This training is for early years practitioners and leaders working in settings or childminders in our Stronger Practice Hub area (Bristol\, Bath and North East Somerset\, Somerset\, North Somerset\, Gloucestershire\, South Gloucestershire). We will also prioritise settings and childminders in areas of deprivation. \n\nView Tickets\n\nTalking About... is a series of informal\, one-hour online networking sessions designed for early years practitioners to come together\, share experiences\, and explore key topics related to babies in early years settings. Each session focuses on a different aspect of practice\, providing a space for discussion\, reflection\, and peer support. \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Oct \n \n 22 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Virtual Event \n\n \n 3:30 pm - 4:45 pm BST \n \n \n \n Talking About Twos: Meaningful Two-Year Progress Checks \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Dec \n \n 4 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Virtual Event \n\n \n 9:30 am - 10:45 am GMT \n \n \n \n Talking About Babies: Talking to Parents and Carers \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Feb \n \n 2 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Virtual Event \n\n \n 3:30 pm - 4:45 pm GMT \n \n \n \n Talking About Twos: Removing Barriers\, Creating Opportunities \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Apr \n \n 9 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Virtual Event \n\n \n 9:30 am - 10:45 am BST \n \n \n \n Talking About Babies: Listening to Babies \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Jun \n \n 9 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Virtual Event \n\n \n 3:30 pm - 4:45 pm BST \n \n \n \n Talking About Twos: Behaviour: Regulate\, Relate and Reason \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Aug \n \n 13 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Virtual Event \n\n \n 9:30 am - 10:45 am BST \n \n \n \n Talking About Babies: Mental Health and Wellbeing with Sarah Clarke \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n View Calendar URL:https://beyth.co.uk/course/talking-about-babies-talking-to-parents-and-carers/ LOCATION:Online Course CATEGORIES:Stronger Practice Hub,Working With Babies Network ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://beyth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Cheerful-Baby.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261207T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261207T193000 DTSTAMP:20260831T083916Z CREATED:20260804T070240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T083916Z UID:41774-1796666400-1796671800@beyth.co.uk SUMMARY:Supporting Language Development Through Book Sharing (SALT Network Session) DESCRIPTION:Stronger Practice Hub Event \nThis session explores how shared book experiences can promote language development and meaningful interactions. We will share practical strategies to make book sharing engaging\, responsive and accessible\, supporting attention\, turn taking\, vocabulary development and connection across everyday reading opportunities. \nPlease Note: This is one of series of SALT surgery sessions\, with a mixture of input and discussion time. Each event is an individual session with unique content! \nThese sessions are for all Early Years practitioners\, including Early Years settings\, schools\, and childminders. Each online workshop will feature input from speech and language therapists followed by a supportive discussion on strategies for support and valuable resources. \nView Tickets \n\nSessions in this Series\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Dec \n \n 7 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Virtual Event \n\n \n 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm GMT \n \n \n \n Supporting Language Development Through Book Sharing (SALT Network Session) \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Feb \n \n 8 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Virtual Event \n\n \n 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm GMT \n \n \n \n Understanding the Communication Needs of 2-Year-Olds (SALT Network Session) \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Mar \n \n 22 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Virtual Event \n\n \n 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm GMT \n \n \n \n Responsive Communication Strategies for Babies (SALT Network Session) \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n View Calendar \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n This training is for early years practitioners and leaders working in settings or childminders in our Stronger Practice Hub area (Bristol\, Bath and North East Somerset\, Somerset\, North Somerset\, Gloucestershire\, South Gloucestershire). We will also prioritise settings and childminders in areas of deprivation. URL:https://beyth.co.uk/course/supporting-language-development-through-book-sharing-salt-network-session/ LOCATION:Online Course CATEGORIES:Childminder Network,Communication, Language and Literacy Network,SEND Network,Stronger Practice Hub ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://beyth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/IMG_0795.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261208T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261208T200000 DTSTAMP:20260831T084054Z CREATED:20260804T062814Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T084054Z UID:41763-1796754600-1796760000@beyth.co.uk SUMMARY:My Home as a Playground with Helen Battelley: Supporting Movement Play and Physical Development in Childminding Settings DESCRIPTION:Stronger Practice Hub Event \nChildminding environments offer something incredibly unique within early childhood: warm\, relational\, home-based spaces where movement can be naturally embedded into everyday life. Drawing on current research this practical and interactive webinar explores how childminders can transform ordinary home environments into rich movement spaces that support children’s physical development\, confidence\, wellbeing and learning. \nThis session is designed to empower childminders to recognise the enormous value of the home environment as a place where movement\, play and learning naturally belong together. \nNote: This session may be recorded. \n\n \n \n Helen Battelley\n \n Helen Battelley is an internationally renowned consultant\, trainer\, author and speaker in physical activity and movement in early and primary education\, with an MA in Early Childhood Physical Activity. Her philosophy is to embed movement within the curriculum\, recognising that young children learn through movement and that practice must be accessible to all. \n Her sessions build practitioners' confidence\, motivation and core movement skills\, enabling them to create their own movement activities as part of everyday planning. Staff often describe the courses as reigniting a spark to become more physically active in their own lives. \n \n \n\n\n This training is for early years practitioners and leaders working in settings or childminders in our Stronger Practice Hub area (Bristol\, Bath and North East Somerset\, Somerset\, North Somerset\, Gloucestershire\, South Gloucestershire). We will also prioritise settings and childminders in areas of deprivation. URL:https://beyth.co.uk/course/my-home-as-a-playground-helen-battelley/ LOCATION:Online Course CATEGORIES:Childminder Network,Helen Battelley,Physical Development,Stronger Practice Hub,Visiting National Trainers and Facilitators ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://beyth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/DSC04734.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261209T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261209T200000 DTSTAMP:20260915T121711Z CREATED:20260915T121711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T121711Z UID:42977-1796839200-1796846400@beyth.co.uk SUMMARY:Bristol Terrific Twos Network Sessions - December 2026 DESCRIPTION:The Terrific Twos Network is an opportunity for early years practitioners and leaders in Bristol to connect with others around our shared passion for working with two-year-olds. Whether you are experienced or new to working with two-year-olds; whether you work in a setting\, school or childminder provision\, this is your chance to focus in on this unique age group\, visit other settings and gain peer support in your role. Facilitated by local specialist leaders for birth to three years\, Millie Colwey and Megan Day. \nBook Here\nLearn more on the Bristol Early Years Calendar. URL:https://beyth.co.uk/course/bristol-terrific-twos-network-sessions-december-2026/ LOCATION:Red Bus Nursery & Pre-School\, Westbury Lane\, Coombe Dingle\, BS9 2PR\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://beyth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/IMG_0895.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Local Network %E2%80%93 Bristol":MAILTO:cassie@archfieldhousenursery.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261210T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261210T173000 DTSTAMP:20260831T084248Z CREATED:20260825T134426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T084248Z UID:42158-1796918400-1796923800@beyth.co.uk SUMMARY:Maths Network - December 2026 DESCRIPTION:Stronger Practice Hub Event \nThe Maths Network is an informal online networking session designed for early years practitioners to come together\, share experiences\, and explore key topics related to maths in early years settings. Each session will look at a different aspect of practice\, providing a space for discussion\, reflection\, and peer support. More information will follow about the focus of each session\, depending on sector needs and interests. These will be run by our new Maths lead\, in collaboration with our local maths leaders\, and we might even bring along a guest or two! \n\nThe Maths Network is an informal online networking session designed for early years practitioners to come together\, share experiences\, and explore key topics related to maths in early years settings. \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Dec \n \n 10 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Virtual Event \n\n \n 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm GMT \n \n \n \n Maths Network – December 2026 \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Feb \n \n 23 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Virtual Event \n\n \n 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm GMT \n \n \n \n Maths Network – February 2027 \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n May \n \n 11 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Virtual Event \n\n \n 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm BST \n \n \n \n Maths Network – May 2027 \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n View Calendar \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n This training is for early years practitioners and leaders working in settings or childminders in our Stronger Practice Hub area (Bristol\, Bath and North East Somerset\, Somerset\, North Somerset\, Gloucestershire\, South Gloucestershire). We will also prioritise settings and childminders in areas of deprivation. URL:https://beyth.co.uk/course/maths-network-december-2026/ LOCATION:Online Course CATEGORIES:Maths Network,Stronger Practice Hub ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://beyth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Maths-Patterns-Chaos-Created-AFF.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270107T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270107T180000 DTSTAMP:20260831T084422Z CREATED:20260811T064643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T084422Z UID:42018-1799337600-1799344800@beyth.co.uk SUMMARY:Learning Through a Continuous Provision Approach – Strengthening Early Years Teaching DESCRIPTION:Stronger Practice Hub Event \nPlay is fundamental to how young children learn\, develop and make sense of the world around them. Aligned with the DfE’s Best Start in Life vision\, this session explores how a continuous provision approach can create rich\, inclusive and engaging opportunities for all children to learn through play. \nDrawing on research and evidence-informed practice\, participants will explore how continuous provision supports children’s learning and development across the EYFS. We will consider how enabling indoor and outdoor environments can be carefully designed to promote curiosity\, independence\, language development\, thinking and problem-solving. \nThe session will also examine the role of the educator as a skilled play partner\, exploring how high-quality interactions and responsive teaching can deepen children’s learning\, extend their interests and support progress through play. \nParticipants will: \n\nUnderstand the principles and research underpinning a continuous provision approach.\nExplore how enabling environments support learning\, development and wellbeing.\nConsider the role of play in supporting children’s knowledge\, skills and understanding.\nReflect on the role of the adult as an effective play partner.\nDevelop strategies to create high-quality learning experiences that contribute to giving every child the best start in life.\n\nThis session is suitable for practitioners and leaders who want to strengthen their understanding of playful learning and develop effective continuous provision that meets the needs of all children. \n\n This training is for early years practitioners and leaders working in settings or childminders in our Stronger Practice Hub area (Bristol\, Bath and North East Somerset\, Somerset\, North Somerset\, Gloucestershire\, South Gloucestershire). We will also prioritise settings and childminders in areas of deprivation. URL:https://beyth.co.uk/course/learning-through-a-continuous-provision-approach-jan-27/ LOCATION:Online Course CATEGORIES:Leadership and Staff Development Network,Stronger Practice Hub ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://beyth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/DSCN9586.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270111T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270111T200000 DTSTAMP:20260831T084540Z CREATED:20260827T123900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T084540Z UID:42197-1799690400-1799697600@beyth.co.uk SUMMARY:Things I Wish I Knew About the Emotional Environment of Early Years Settings DESCRIPTION:Stronger Practice Hub Event \nThis session focuses on understanding the emotional environment in Early Childhood Education and Care settings and its impact on leadership and children’s personal\, social\, and emotional development. Participants will explore key concepts such as mirror neurons\, mentalisation\, polyvagal theory\, epigenetics\, and trauma-informed practice\, alongside ideas such as emotional ecology\, the ethics of care\, and professional love. \nThe session aims to equip leaders with strategies to create emotionally safe environments\, manage emotional labour\, and lead with authenticity\, while supporting resilience\, distress tolerance\, and secure attachments in children. Practical tools such as mindfulness\, breathing techniques\, and reflective exercises will help practitioners enhance wellbeing and foster positive emotional climates\, ultimately improving leadership effectiveness and children’s holistic development. \nSuitable for staff at all levels. \n\n This training is for early years practitioners and leaders working in settings or childminders in our Stronger Practice Hub area (Bristol\, Bath and North East Somerset\, Somerset\, North Somerset\, Gloucestershire\, South Gloucestershire). We will also prioritise settings and childminders in areas of deprivation. URL:https://beyth.co.uk/course/emotional-environment-of-early-years-settings/ LOCATION:Online Course CATEGORIES:Leadership and Staff Development Network,Personal, Social and Emotional Development (PSED) Network,Stronger Practice Hub ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://beyth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/IMG_0116.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR