What's On
Have a look below to see what happened at Childcare & Education Expo London 2026! Check back soon for more updates about 2027.
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- Special Guests
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- London 2026 hosted special guests such as Michael Rosen and Andy Cope who brought a wealth of knowledge and a fresh take on early education, adding a unique flavour to the day’s events.
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- CPD Seminars
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- Accredited by The CPD Group, the London 2026 CPD programme brings insightful talks and discussions led by industry experts, sharing the latest ideas and trends in early education.
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- Free Ofsted CPD Seminars
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- Attendees will hear directly from Ofsted on key topics within the early years and the latest sector updates. It will be a chance to ask questions, learn, and feel more confident about inspections, and will be ideal for both new and experienced providers.
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- Ofsted Advice Corner
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- The Ofsted Advice Corner offered a space for questions and guidance on the early years inspection framework, curriculum, and sector developments, providing attendees with valuable insights and support.
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- Business Stage
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- A dedicated space for nursery owners, directors, and managers, the new Business Stage delivered essential updates and practical insights for early education leaders. Attendees heard from sector experts on government policy, leadership, recruitment, and staff wellbeing, helping them strengthen their settings and lead with confidence.
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- Workshop Programme
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- The London 2026 Free Workshop Programme included Interactive and Wellbeing Workshops, offering hands-on sessions for every need. Interactive Workshops focused on practical skills for everyday activities, while Wellbeing Workshops focused on mental and physical health support in early years settings.
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- Share & Support Hub
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- The Free Share & Support Hub was a welcoming space at London 2026 for peer support and resource sharing. It focused on building connections and sharing insights to support early education.
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- VIP Lounge
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- Sponsored by YPO, the VIP Lounge is a calm, comfortable space reserved for key leaders within the early years sector. It’s the perfect spot to take a break, enjoy free tea and coffee and connect with other professionals throughout the day.
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- Childminder Clinic hosted by Coram PACEY
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- Coram PACEY hosted a drop-in Childminder clinic at the Coram PACEY stand. It was run by experienced childminders and Coram PACEY experts who answered queries on funding, Ofsted inspection changes, safeguarding reform changes, and how to start, build, and grow a childminding business.
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- Start-Up Zone
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- Our Start-Up Zone gave emerging businesses in early education a platform to shine alongside established companies, showcasing their innovations and ideas.
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- Book Signings
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- Attendees met featured authors at the event’s book signings. It was a chance to grab a signed copy and bring a piece of the event home with them.
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- Competitions & Offers
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- Visitors could win a range of prizes during their visit. With discounts and prizes to secure, they made sure not to miss the exhibitors’ competitions and offers.
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- Nursery Leaders Network
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- The Nursery Leaders Network is a membership community designed for Independent Nursery Owners, Nursery Group CEO’s and Senior Leadership Teams. It exists to unite like-minded leaders, foster insight-driven innovation and accelerate sector-wide growth in early years, providing a platform where experience meets strategy and ambition meets support.
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