“Inspirational and wonderful” event for early years’ sector

Attendees at this year’s Early Years Conference have called the event inspirational and wonderful – and have vowed to return next year! 

Rise’s leading Early Years Health and Wellbeing Conference offers staff working in the early years sector a chance for professional development. 

During the conference, delegates heard from insightful and knowledgeable experts, including international keynote speaker, author and multi award-winning trainer Ben Kingston-Hughes.  

They also took part in engaging and interactive workshops, and explored the marketplace where they had the opportunity to find information and support for their work with children. 

Feedback from those who attended included: 

“Thank you for such a fabulous day yesterday, it was very informative and we enjoyed it immensely.”

“Such a wonderful atmosphere, engaging, inspiring and supportive.”

 Louise Laws, strategic lead - children & young people’s health & wellbeing, said: “At Rise we strive to improve the life chances of children and young people so that they can live happier, healthier, and more fulfilled lives – and supporting early years staff is a key part of this. Early years staff make an amazing commitment to the children, families and communities they work with - and we’re proud to be able to offer an inclusive space for the early years sector to share, learn, grow and network.” 

 Shaun Porter, director at the event’s headline sponsor The Education Network, said: “We believe in the significance of professional development and learning for early years staff. By sponsoring this Early Years conference, focused on health, wellbeing, and learning, we aim to support and contribute to the growth of early years education in the areas we support. It aligns with our commitment to being at the forefront of educational initiatives.”

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