Upcoming Events
You can find a list of all bookable events (including district network meetings, conferences and CPD) below.
See our dedicated CPD page for more details on which course best suits your needs.
![WORKSHOP: WellComm Part 1 - Introduction to WellComm [Aug - Evening Session]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646f24b87f7ed20d4f71dcb9/1704979884571-4GO2T6U5DAHQQ12FNGGO/Partner+CPD+event+-+thumbnail+image.png)
WORKSHOP: WellComm Part 1 - Introduction to WellComm [Aug - Evening Session]
NEW WORKSHOP DATES for 2025/26
WellComm Part 1: This free online workshop will enable practitioners to use the WellComm Toolkit within their setting.
Level: Introductory

Early Talk Boost @ Edgbaston Family Hub
Face-to-face Early Talk Boost training at Edgbaston Family Hub; each setting will receive two boxes of Early Talk Boost resources.
Places: 14
Level: Intermediate

Early Talk Boost @ Erdington Family Hub
Face-to-face Early Talk Boost training at Erdington Family Hub; each setting will receive two boxes of Early Talk Boost resources.
Places: 20
Level: Intermediate
![WORKSHOP: WellComm Part 1 - Introduction to WellComm [Aug - Morning Session]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646f24b87f7ed20d4f71dcb9/1704979884571-4GO2T6U5DAHQQ12FNGGO/Partner+CPD+event+-+thumbnail+image.png)
WORKSHOP: WellComm Part 1 - Introduction to WellComm [Aug - Morning Session]
NEW WORKSHOP DATES for 2025/26
WellComm Part 1: This free online workshop will enable practitioners to use the WellComm Toolkit within their setting.
Level: Introductory
![WORKSHOP: WellComm Part 1 - Introduction to WellComm [Sept]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646f24b87f7ed20d4f71dcb9/1704979884571-4GO2T6U5DAHQQ12FNGGO/Partner+CPD+event+-+thumbnail+image.png)
WORKSHOP: WellComm Part 1 - Introduction to WellComm [Sept]
NEW WORKSHOP DATES for 2025/26
WellComm Part 1: This free online workshop will enable practitioners to use the WellComm Toolkit within their setting.
Level: Introductory
![WORKSHOP: WellComm Part 1 - Introduction to WellComm [Oct]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646f24b87f7ed20d4f71dcb9/1704979884571-4GO2T6U5DAHQQ12FNGGO/Partner+CPD+event+-+thumbnail+image.png)
WORKSHOP: WellComm Part 1 - Introduction to WellComm [Oct]
NEW WORKSHOP DATES for 2025/26
WellComm Part 1: This free online workshop will enable practitioners to use the WellComm Toolkit within their setting.
Level: Introductory
![WORKSHOP: WellComm Part 1 - Introduction to WellComm [Nov]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646f24b87f7ed20d4f71dcb9/1704979884571-4GO2T6U5DAHQQ12FNGGO/Partner+CPD+event+-+thumbnail+image.png)
WORKSHOP: WellComm Part 1 - Introduction to WellComm [Nov]
NEW WORKSHOP DATES for 2025/26
WellComm Part 1: This free online workshop will enable practitioners to use the WellComm Toolkit within their setting.
Level: Introductory
![WORKSHOP: WellComm Part 1 - Introduction to WellComm [Dec]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646f24b87f7ed20d4f71dcb9/1704979884571-4GO2T6U5DAHQQ12FNGGO/Partner+CPD+event+-+thumbnail+image.png)
WORKSHOP: WellComm Part 1 - Introduction to WellComm [Dec]
NEW WORKSHOP DATES for 2025/26
WellComm Part 1: This free online workshop will enable practitioners to use the WellComm Toolkit within their setting.
Level: Introductory
![DEMO & SUPPORT: WellComm Data Collection [Evening Session]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646f24b87f7ed20d4f71dcb9/1741274564522-DZ49B18J2CBSTQE0YSTI/WellComm+data+thumb.png)
DEMO & SUPPORT: WellComm Data Collection [Evening Session]
This session will demonstrate how to use the updated WellComm data spreadsheet and complete the data collection form, helping you prepare to share your WellComm screens on the EEE portal from the autumn term.
Other dates/times available.
![DEMO & SUPPORT: WellComm Data Collection [Morning Session 2]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646f24b87f7ed20d4f71dcb9/1741274564522-DZ49B18J2CBSTQE0YSTI/WellComm+data+thumb.png)
DEMO & SUPPORT: WellComm Data Collection [Morning Session 2]
This session will demonstrate how to use the updated WellComm data spreadsheet and complete the data collection form, helping you prepare to share your WellComm screens on the EEE portal from the autumn term.
Other dates/times available.
![DEMO & SUPPORT: WellComm Data Collection [Afternoon Session]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646f24b87f7ed20d4f71dcb9/1741274564522-DZ49B18J2CBSTQE0YSTI/WellComm+data+thumb.png)
DEMO & SUPPORT: WellComm Data Collection [Afternoon Session]
This session will demonstrate how to use the updated WellComm data spreadsheet and complete the data collection form, helping you prepare to share your WellComm screens on the EEE portal from the autumn term.
Other dates/times available.

NEW WORKSHOP: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (ED&I)
NEW WORKSHOP for 2025
This online workshop aims to empower early years colleagues to challenge inequality and/or inappropriate behaviour in the workplace.
Level: Intermediate
![WORKSHOP: WellComm Part 1 - Introduction to WellComm [July]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646f24b87f7ed20d4f71dcb9/1704979884571-4GO2T6U5DAHQQ12FNGGO/Partner+CPD+event+-+thumbnail+image.png)
WORKSHOP: WellComm Part 1 - Introduction to WellComm [July]
NEW WORKSHOP DATES for 2025
WellComm Part 1: This free online workshop will enable practitioners to use the WellComm Toolkit within their setting.
Level: Introductory
![DEMO & SUPPORT: WellComm Data Collection [Morning Session 1]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646f24b87f7ed20d4f71dcb9/1741274564522-DZ49B18J2CBSTQE0YSTI/WellComm+data+thumb.png)
DEMO & SUPPORT: WellComm Data Collection [Morning Session 1]
This session will demonstrate how to use the updated WellComm data spreadsheet and complete the data collection form, helping you prepare to share your WellComm screens on the EEE portal from the autumn term.
Other dates/times available.

Early Talk Boost @ Hodge Hill Family Hub
Face-to-face Early Talk Boost training at Hodge Hill Family Hub; each setting will receive two boxes of Early Talk Boost resources.
Places: 14
Level: Intermediate

NEW WORKSHOP: Workforce Development
NEW WORKSHOP for 2025
This online workshop will cover training and professional development, early years workforce recruitment and retention, and supervision and support.
Level: Intermediate

Become a 50 Things Champion Setting - Online Info Session 5
Join us for a short online session to find out how you can become an accredited '50 Things Champion' setting in Birmingham.
Choice of date/time.

WORKSHOP: A briefing to support prospective childminders
This briefing is for individuals in Birmingham considering starting a childminding business.

Become a 50 Things Champion Setting - Online Info Session 4
Join us for a short online session to find out how you can become an accredited '50 Things Champion' setting in Birmingham.
Choice of date/time.

Online Network Meeting: In Conversation with Sally Cave
Termly online network meeting featuring a guest speaker - Summer Term webinar with Sally Cave exploring how we can continue, or rediscover how, to love what we do.

WORKSHOP: Childcare Briefing for Group Care
This briefing is for individuals or organisations considering starting a group-based childcare business in Birmingham.

Early Talk Boost @ Anthony Road Children's Centre
Face-to-face Early Talk Boost training at Anthony Road Children's Centre; each setting will receive two boxes of Early Talk Boost resources.
Places: 20
Level: Intermediate

Become a 50 Things Champion Setting - Online Info Session 3
Join us for a short online session to find out how you can become an accredited '50 Things Champion' setting in Birmingham.
Choice of date/time.

Become a 50 Things Champion Setting - Online Info Session 2
Join us for a short online session to find out how you can become an accredited '50 Things Champion' setting in Birmingham.
Choice of date/time.
![Consultation Event: DfE Space Requirements in Early Years Settings Survey [Evening Session]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646f24b87f7ed20d4f71dcb9/1750072054693-ZXOJEXM8YODQVE844NKF/Consultation+Event+DfE+Space+Requirements+thumb.png)
Consultation Event: DfE Space Requirements in Early Years Settings Survey [Evening Session]
A consultation event to capture the voices of Birmingham’s childcare providers in response to the DfE’s “Space Requirements in Early Years Childcare Settings” survey, which runs until 11 July 2025.
Choice of date/time - please only attend ONE session.

Become a 50 Things Champion Setting - Online Info Session 1
Join us for a short online session to find out how you can become an accredited '50 Things Champion' setting in Birmingham.
Choice of date/time.
![[FULL] Early Talk Boost @ Perry Barr Family Hub](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646f24b87f7ed20d4f71dcb9/1736175575353-VG6ZPEMAX6M8K7ZEPJOQ/Early+Talk+Boost+thumb.png)
[FULL] Early Talk Boost @ Perry Barr Family Hub
Face-to-face Early Talk Boost training at Perry Barr Family Hub; each setting will receive two boxes of Early Talk Boost resources.
Places: 20
Level: Intermediate

WORKSHOP: Transition
NEW WORKSHOP DATES for 2025
This free online workshop will explore how to prepare children and their families for a successful transition.
Level: Introductory

WORKSHOP: WellComm Part 2 - What Next?
NEW WORKSHOP DATES for 2025
WellComm Part 2: Tips and good practice for WellComm screening and embedding WellComm into your everyday practice.
This workshop should be taken AFTER you have attended ‘WellComm Part 1: Introduction to Wellcomm’.
Level: Introductory
![DEMO & SUPPORT: WellComm Data Collection [Evening Session]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646f24b87f7ed20d4f71dcb9/1741274564522-DZ49B18J2CBSTQE0YSTI/WellComm+data+thumb.png)
DEMO & SUPPORT: WellComm Data Collection [Evening Session]
This session will demonstrate how to use the updated WellComm data spreadsheet and the Wellcomm data collection form, with Q&A and signposting to practical support if required.
Various dates/times available.
![Consultation Event: DfE Space Requirements in Early Years Settings Survey [Afternoon Session]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646f24b87f7ed20d4f71dcb9/1750072054693-ZXOJEXM8YODQVE844NKF/Consultation+Event+DfE+Space+Requirements+thumb.png)
Consultation Event: DfE Space Requirements in Early Years Settings Survey [Afternoon Session]
A consultation event to capture the voices of Birmingham’s childcare providers in response to the DfE’s “Space Requirements in Early Years Childcare Settings” survey, which runs until 11 July 2025.
Choice of date/time - please only attend ONE session.
![Consultation Event: DfE Space Requirements in Early Years Settings Survey [Morning Session]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646f24b87f7ed20d4f71dcb9/1750072054693-ZXOJEXM8YODQVE844NKF/Consultation+Event+DfE+Space+Requirements+thumb.png)
Consultation Event: DfE Space Requirements in Early Years Settings Survey [Morning Session]
A consultation event to capture the voices of Birmingham’s childcare providers in response to the DfE’s “Space Requirements in Early Years Childcare Settings” survey, which runs until 11 July 2025.
Choice of date/time - please only attend ONE session.
![DEMO & SUPPORT: WellComm Data Collection [Afternoon Session]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646f24b87f7ed20d4f71dcb9/1741274564522-DZ49B18J2CBSTQE0YSTI/WellComm+data+thumb.png)
DEMO & SUPPORT: WellComm Data Collection [Afternoon Session]
This session will demonstrate how to use the updated WellComm data spreadsheet and the Wellcomm data collection form, with Q&A and signposting to practical support if required.
Various dates/times available.
![DEMO & SUPPORT: WellComm Data Collection [Morning Session]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646f24b87f7ed20d4f71dcb9/1741274564522-DZ49B18J2CBSTQE0YSTI/WellComm+data+thumb.png)
DEMO & SUPPORT: WellComm Data Collection [Morning Session]
This session will demonstrate how to use the updated WellComm data spreadsheet and the Wellcomm data collection form, with Q&A and signposting to practical support if required.
Various dates/times available.
![[FULL] Early Talk Boost @ Selly Oak Family Hub](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646f24b87f7ed20d4f71dcb9/1736175575353-VG6ZPEMAX6M8K7ZEPJOQ/Early+Talk+Boost+thumb.png)
[FULL] Early Talk Boost @ Selly Oak Family Hub
Face-to-face Early Talk Boost training at Selly Oak Family Hub; each setting will receive two boxes of Early Talk Boost resources.
Places: 20
Level: Intermediate
![DEMO & SUPPORT: WellComm Data Collection [Lunchtime Session]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646f24b87f7ed20d4f71dcb9/1741274564522-DZ49B18J2CBSTQE0YSTI/WellComm+data+thumb.png)
DEMO & SUPPORT: WellComm Data Collection [Lunchtime Session]
This session will demonstrate how to use the updated WellComm data spreadsheet and the Wellcomm data collection form, with Q&A and signposting to practical support if required.
Various dates/times available.

DSL & Safeguarding Support Network
Aimed at DSLs who work with children aged over 5 in either an out of school club or holiday playscheme, or as a HAF provider.
Choice of date/time - please only attend ONE session.

DSL Network Sessions - June 2025
June 2025 DSL Network Session(s) for setting managers and Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs).
Choice of date/time - please only attend ONE session.