Speakers and Sessions confirmed for the Foundations for Success: Building Strong Early Years Conference
Hales Valley Trust are delighted to announce the speakers and sessions that will be part of our 2026 Foundations for Success: Building Strong Early Years Conference.
Speakers and sessions:
Dr Julian Grenier CBE- Putting the EYFS Curriculum into Practice and Getting Professional Development Right
Dr Aaron Bradbury- Authentic Pedagogy in Early Years: Bottling Joy
Justin Robbins & Karen Dempster- Building Strong Parental Foundations from the Start
Lisa May Thornley- From Co-Regulation to Self-Regulation: Developing Executive Function
Dingley’s Promise- Developing Communication and Sensory Integration in the Early Years
Early Excellence- Developing High Quality SEND Practice in the Early Years
DfE Rise- National Offer for Early Years
Stronger Practice Hub- Leadership in Early Years – Spending EYPP Effectively
If you are a School or EYFS Leader, Nursery Manager, EY Practitioner or Childminder we hope you can join us for the day on Monday 23rd November 2026, 8.30-16.30, at the Copthorne Hotel in Dudley.
You can secure your place by emailing conference@halesvalleytrust.org.uk or using our online Conference Booking Form.
Tickets cost £150 per person and include refreshments and lunch.
