Please note: the QR codes for this event have been updated.

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The University of Wolverhampton's Early Years Conference 2026 is taking place in June and the theme is "Transitions That Matter."

For more information and to book your place click on the following link: buff.ly/c9bAO6a

#EarlyYears #Conference

Today is World Autism Acceptance/Awareness Day.

At OMEP UK, we believe that every child should have access to adequate care and education.

We must lend our support to improve education and care for autistic children not just today, but every day.

#autismacceptance

Today marks the start of #autismacceptanceweek, with April being #worldautismacceptancemonth!

Stay tuned for some posts relating to the topic of autism and autism acceptance! 😁

The University of Oxford will be holding their annual STORIEs Conference on Friday 10th April 2026, 9:30am-18:30pm. The event is student-led and is dedicated to showcasing innovative postgraduate research in education.

Registration page: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...

The Royal Mint Museum is holding a short story contest for children aged 7-11.

Contestants are being asked to write a story of no more than 500 words based on the theme of gold.

For more information, please click the link to access the official page: www.royalmintmuseum.org.uk/learning/sho...

ARU Early Childhood Research Group Cross Universities Networking Join us in person to connect with fellow early childhood researchers from different universities at ARU!

The ARU Early Childhood Research Group Cross Universities Networking Event will be taking place on 31st March at 10am.

Places are filling up fast! Book now to avoid disappointment!

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/aru-early-...

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International Women's Day 2026 theme FREE International Women's Day 2026 theme resources - #IWD2026

Today is International Women's Day and this year's theme is #givetogain

If you want to find out more about International Women's Day, check out the following website:
www.internationalwomensday.com

#IWD2026 #OMEPUK #supportwomen #celebratewomen

Research and Professional Development Conference - Improving life chances and making hope possible through education Do you work or research in an area of work linked to our conference theme? If so, we would be delighted if you could join us for two days of learning, professional development, and identifying ways of...

Edge Hill University will be hosting a conference on 17th-18th June 2026 with the theme: Improving life chances and making hope possible through education.

The deadline for submissions is Monday 13th April 2026 by 4pm.

Click on the link for more details: www.edgehill.ac.uk/event/improv...

A poster advertising OMEP UK. The background image is of four children sitting in a circle drawing on the ground using chalk.

Are you someone with an interest in the education and wellbeing of children and their families?

Consider joining OMEP UK today! You can become a member by following this link: www.omep.org.uk/membership/

Together, we can make a difference.

Happy World Book Day!

Today is all about inspiring children and young people to see reading differently, because reading for fun seriously improves lives.

#WorldBookDay #GoAllIn #NationalYearOfReading2026 #WorldBookDay2026

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Page two of the poster for the PGR conference.

Liverpool Hope University is calling for submissions for it's upcoming staff and students PGR Day Conference, which is themed around theory, practice, and change.

The conference will take place on Friday 19th June 2026, 9:30am to 4pm (approximately).

#conference #postgraduatestudents

The deadline to submit an abstract for The International Education Studies Association (TIESA) 21st Annual Research Conference is on 31st March 2026.

In addition, the early bird rate for the conference ends on 31st May 2026.

educationstudies.org.uk/conference-2...

OMEP UK have published a statement regarding the bombing of a school in Iran on our Facebook page, Instagram page and LinkedIn page. Please take a look at one of those pages for the full statement.

#earlychildhoodeducation #OMEPUK #earlychildhood #peace

There is an opportunity to submit an abstract to the Early Years journal for a special issue on research for sustainable citizenship: caring, climate, and risk resilience in early years play. The deadline to submit an abstract is 24th May 2026.

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Will the latest reforms to England’s schools and special educational needs support deliver? Experts react Academic experts respond to the raft of changes outlined in new education policy.

OMEP UK's president and VP of OMEP Europe, Professor Catherine Carroll, joined other experts in contributing in #theconversation about the government's newest White Paper- "Every Child Achieves and Thrives."

Click on the link below to read the article

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Universities UK are holding their annual conference on Thursday 26th February, 9:30am-4:30pm (GMT) in-person in London. Alternatively, there is an option to attend the conference online 📅💻

Book your place here: www.universitiesuk.ac.uk/latest/event...

#studentmentalhealth #highereducation

Nursery World’s "Big Day Out" event will be taking place on 15.05.26 in London from 9am.

Mark the date on your calender and follow the link to learn more about the event and book your ticket:
www.nurseryworldsbigdayout.com

#nurseryworldbigdayout #nurseryworld #earlyyears #event

The Montessori Society AMI UK is joining forces with Anglia Ruskin University to unite the Montessori community in a day of exploration, discovery and affirmation.

21.02.26, 9am (GMT), Anglia Ruskin University.

Tickets and more information: bit.ly/43PgkKW

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This is your final reminder that the deadline for the OMEP UK Travel Awards is on 16.02.26 at 12pm! 🗣

#travelawards #OMEP #OMEPUK #ApplyNow

ECRG In‑Person Networking Event:

📅Tue 31 March 2026, 10am–4pm
📍 Sawyer Building 001–002, ARU Chelmsford
Sign‑up: tinyurl.com/ARU-ECRG

#earlychildhoodresearch #earlychildhood #research #networking

Free webinar – Reflective Practice in Early Years Education – Kinderly Learn about the benefits of reflective practice in early years with the expert insights from Dr Aaron Bradbury. Free early years CPD training.

Dr Aaron Bradbury will be delivering a free online webinar this week on Wednesday 28th January 2026 at 8pm (UK time).

Book your free place here: kinderly.co.uk/event/dr-aar...

#freeevent #webinar #reflectivepractice #earlyyears

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The ARU Early Childhood Research Group (Anglia Ruskin University) is holding a free networking event this afternoon from 4pm.

Please use this link to join in: teams.microsoft.com/meet/3249076...

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Challenges and Opportunities of Using Digital Technology and Artificial Intelligence in Early Childhood
Monday, January 26, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (Paris time), online.
Link to participate: zoom.us/j/9401083920...
Language: French (Zoom automatic translation available)

A poster for the aforementioned research project that includes a QR code.

Colleagues at Liverpool Hope University are running a longitudinal project that focuses on parental perspectives of young children's digital engagement. This is a paid participation for parents in the UK of children aged 3-7.

Please see the poster for more information.

There is an opportunity for OMEP UK members to present their research at an online networking meeting with Anglia Ruskin University on Tuesday 27th January 2026, 4-5:30pm (UK time). Complete the form below to register your interest:

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The Open University have updated their Early Childhood Health Promotion Toolkit, which you can access for free by following the link below! This is a resource designed to support early years practitioners in their work and promoting the health of babies and children.

www.open.edu/openlearn/55...

International Day of Education 2026 global event: The power of youth The International Day of Education 2026 will recognize youth and their role as agents of change in achieving inclusive and equitable quality education and building peaceful, just and inclusive

On the 23rd of January 2026 from 10am-5pm CET, UNESCO is holding a hybrid event (both online and in-person) event in celebration of the International Day of Education.

See the link below for further details 👇
www.unesco.org/en/articles/...

Here's your friendly reminder that the deadline for the OMEP UK Travel Awards is a month away! ⏰️

#bursary #award #OMEP #conference