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Early Years Conference: Day of Play London, 2024

Seize the opportunity to connect directly with skilled early years trainers and rub shoulders with some of the major thought leaders in the sector. Day of Play is a unique event that revives the joy and humour in the profession through inspirational talks and hands-on learning. Dive into workshops, enrich your understanding of child development, and take a moment to reflect on how to enhance your educational environments for maximum impact. Forge meaningful connections with other EY leaders in a relaxed and professional environment. Seven hours of CPD are available.

9 May is just around the corner!

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Purnima Tanuku
Purnima Tanuku OBE
Purnima leads the strategic direction of NDNA which is the strongest and biggest representative organisation for early years across the UK. She represents the early years sector to governments across 3 nations and is a regular commentator in the media on early education and childcare issues.
Hywel Roberts
Hywel Roberts
Hywel is a highly sought-after speaker, storyteller, humorist, and educator.  He is the author of bestsellers ‘Oops! Getting Children to Learn Accidentally’ and ‘Botheredness’, and was recently described as a world leader in enthusiasm.
Alison Featherbe
Alison Featherbe
 Alison is an authority in Early Years education, empowering providers to excel in the regulatory landscape for children aged 0-5. She advocates for play-based learning under the guidance of adept adults.
Dr Sharon Colilles
Dr Sharon Colilles
Now a Bath Spa University Senior Lecturer, researcher, consultant and Frohbel trustee, Sharon leverages her ten years of experience as a Nursery owner to advocate play-based learning and well-being for diverse learners.
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Matt Bawler
A teacher of over 20 years, Matt works as head of early years for a school in South London alongside being a children’s mental health and growth mindset specialist. 
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CPD Accredited
7 hours worth of seminars, competitions, and training opportunities available throughout the day.

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Time: Thursday, May 9, 2024, 09:30–17:00
Location: St Mary's Venue, Marylebone, London W1H 1PQ

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ACTIVITIES

Great food:

Breakfast, lunch, and wine reception with refreshments throughout the day.

Prizes:

Win a set of blocks.

Behind the scenes:

Yes, there is a community behind Community Playthings!
A ten minute presentation on the people who make the products you love.

Meet our designers:

Discussions with our design teams. Make your voice heard.

Product museum:

Fun interactive museum of our oldest surviving equipment.

Live demos:

Watch our room planners working live and learn how the process works.

Gifts:

Our welcome pack will include free training resources.

Fully furnished:

Try out all our indoor and outdoor products in a massive demo nursery.

Free product:

Build a product yourself and take it home.

Network:

Meet friends and thought leaders with a passion for educating.

Woodwork:

Put your skills to the test on a woodwork bench.

Wine reception

Mingle and network with a glass of wine.

LOOKING BACK...

Day of Play London, May 4 2023

TRAVEL TO THE VENUE

Community Playthings Day of Play takes place live at St Mary's Venue, London.

National rail strikes

You may have heard Northern Trains, LNER, and TransPennine Express are striking on 9 May. This will affect travel into London from the North.

The good news: As of today, the following London-bound services are running on 9 May:

Trains:

  • Avanti West Coast: Northwest (Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow) to London Euston
  • East Midlands Railway: Northeast (Sheffield, Nottingham) to London St. Pancras.

Coaches:

  • National Express
  • Megabus

Should you choose to travel the day before (8 May), check the latest travel updates here.

If you have opted to drive, here are a selection of car parks from JustPark.

Consider Carpooling and Ridesharing if you are up for adventure.