Have a look below to see what was on at Childcare & Education Expo Midlands 2024. Check back here soon for updates on the 2025 features.
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- SEND in Early Years Conference
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- Join us on 27th September 2025 for the SEND in Early Years Conference, a one-day event alongside Childcare & Education Expo Midlands, designed for Early Years Leaders.
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- CPD Seminars
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- The Midlands 2024 CPD Seminar Programme, accredited by The CPD Group, featured talks and discussions with industry experts, providing valuable insights on the latest in early education.
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- Workshops
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- The Midlands 2024 Free Workshop Programme offered a blend of Interactive and Wellbeing Workshops, catering to a variety of needs. Interactive sessions focused on practical skills for the classroom, while Wellbeing Workshops highlighted support for mental and physical health in early years settings.
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- Little Learners LIVE
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- Brought to life by YPO, Little Learners LIVE featured activities from our early years magazine. Zones dedicated to outdoor learning and sensory exploration provided plenty of practical ideas for use in early education settings.
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- Breakfast Summit
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- The Christie & Co Breakfast Summit brought together nursery owners, directors and managers to network and discuss key sector issues. Attendees exchanged ideas and explored solutions to the pressing topics in early education.
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- Morton Michel’s Summit
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- Hosted by Morton Michel, the Solutions for the Sector roundtable focused on practical ideas for businesses to tackle current challenges in early education, offering immediate, actionable strategies to address real-world issues.
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- Meet the Minister for Early Education
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- Stephen Morgan MP, Minister for Early Education, shared his reflections on the early education sector and discussed his engagement in the field, adding an informative and meaningful touch to the event.
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- Share & Support Hub
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- The Midlands 2024 Free Share & Support Hub provided a collaborative space for peer support and resource sharing, helping attendees build connections and exchange ideas within early education.
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- Bring Your Team
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- The ‘Bring Your Team’ scheme gave groups of attendees the chance to enjoy VIP perks. It was a fantastic opportunity for colleagues to learn and grow together with exclusive access to enhanced experiences.
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- Special Guests
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- A fantastic line-up of special guests brought their unique expertise to Midlands 2024. Kate Silverton, Dr Alistair Bryce-Clegg, Alice Sharp and John Parnell led seminars, workshops and meet-and-greets, adding a special dimension to the event.
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- Start-Up Zone
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- Following its success in London, the Start-Up Zone arrived in the Midlands! This area was created for emerging businesses in early education, offering small enterprises a platform to showcase fresh ideas alongside industry veterans.
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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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- What’s My Why Wall
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- The new ‘What’s My Why?’ Wall was a highlight of Midlands 2024, offering a space to celebrate the passion for early education. Attendees shared words of encouragement and inspiration, adding a personal touch to the event.
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- Hoopmania: Fun with Britain’s Got Talent Star
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- John, the Hoop Guy from Britain’s Got Talent, showcased his hula-hooping skills in lively sessions, demonstrating the ways hula-hooping can enhance children’s mental, rhythmic, creative and physical development.
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- Morton the Bear’s Birthday
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- Midlands 2024 marked a special celebration for Morton the Bear’s 60th birthday. The Interactive Workshop area was buzzing with excitement as attendees enjoyed goody bags, birthday wishes and selfies with Morton himself.
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- Free LEGO Set from Early Years Alliance
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- In partnership with the LEGO Group, the Early Years Alliance offered free LEGO Education Build Me “Emotions” sets to early years providers. These sets, supported by virtual training materials, help children explore emotions in a fun, engaging way.
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- Book Signing
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- Attendees had the chance to meet Ben Kingston-Hughes and purchase signed copies of his books, ‘A Very Unusual Journey into Play’ and ‘Why Children Need Joy,’ adding an inspirational keepsake to their day.
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- Free Headshots
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- Midlands 2024 offered free professional headshots, providing attendees with an updated profile picture as a valuable takeaway from the event.
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- Exhibitor List
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- The exhibition floor showcased the latest resources and innovations in early education. Industry leaders and providers presented tools designed to make a positive impact, fostering connections and sparking inspiration.
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- Competitions & Offers
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- Exhibitors at Midlands 2024 brought exclusive deals, discounts and competitions to the event. From limited-time offers to exciting prizes, there were plenty of reasons to explore each stand.
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