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Early Years Foundation Stage Conference

The Early Years Conference 2026 is a professional event focused on early childhood education. It offers sessions on child development, leadership, mental health, neurodiversity, and inclusive practices. The conference is designed for leaders, managers, educators, academics, students, and parents involved in early childhood.

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The essentials

Event details

Dates: October 2026
Location: East Midlands Conference Centre, United Kingdom
Organiser: The Voice of Early Childhood
Tickets: GBP 65
Industry: EdTech

Agenda themes

Topics covered

Education & Training
Education

On stage

Speakers

Laura Henry-Allain MBE
Matt Bawler
Cheryl Warren
Nicola Arkinstall
Jan Dubiel
Tamsin Grimmer
Jenny Weidner
Dr Sue Allingham
Lorraine Kara, Early years manager
Dr Kay Aaronricks
Stephanie Hammond
Harry Mills
Mandy Richardson
Olivia Corbin-Phillip
Lucy Lewin
Sam Wass

On the floor

Sponsors and partners

Learniture
BookedIn
Kinderly Learn
TTS
Nottingham Institute of Education

Logistics

Where to stay

Places to stay near the venue.

Orchard Hotel
110 m from the venue
Nottingham, NG7 2RJ
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Travelodge
820 m from the venue
Wollaton Vale, Nottingham, NG8 2NR
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The Jubilee
1.7 km from the venue
Nottingham, NG8 1DH
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The Linden Leaf Hotel
1.9 km from the venue
205-207 Station Road, Nottingham, NG9 2AB
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The Grove Guest House
2.0 km from the venue
8 Grove Street, Nottingham, NG9 1JL
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Hylands Hotel
2.0 km from the venue
307-309 Queens Road, Nottingham, NG9 1JB
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