University of Worcester, Department for Children and Families

05/06/2026

Following on from the Children and Families Festival, the university are putting on free public talks for families on a range of child development/early years topics.

There are three per evening and they cover issues such as mental wellbeing, brain development, paediatric first aid and much more delivered by a range of experts and professionals in the field.

The events will highlight the various stages of children's early years development with a collection of talks from University of Worcester lecturers and early years professionals.

We have limited spaces but you can book your free tickets.

Thursday 11 June (6:30 – 8:00pm)
1. Brains in Bloom: growing smart, happy and curious minds by Dr Alison Prowle
2. The Power of Play by Niki Stobbs
3. Supporting Communication and Language by Dr Carla Solvason
Book here: https://e-services.worcestershire.gov.uk/LibraryEvents/EventDetails.aspx?id=7465

Thursday 25 June, 6:30 – 8:00pm
1. Connections build Connections: relationships and mental health by Denisse Levermore
2. Paediatric first aid for at home with Jon Hunt
3. Still Yourself: a talk on presence, steadiness, connection and making room for what matters in busy family life by Casey Ryan
Book here: https://e-services.worcestershire.gov.uk/LibraryEvents/EventDetails.aspx?id=7466

Please feel free to pass those links on to anyone who you think might be interested.

21/05/2026

Our second Children and Families Festival was a huge success, bringing families together at our Lakeside Campus for kayaking, ziplining, animal encounters, inflatables and more.

Organised by our Early Childhood students, the free festival has grown rapidly after last year’s event sold out, with students praised for the energy, pride and ambition they brought to an event of this scale.

Read the full story 👉 ow.ly/zcZP50Z2EsE

20/05/2026

Sign the petition to recognise early years teachers with EYTS in Reception class.

https://www.change.org/p/recognise-early-years-teachers-with-eyts-in-reception-classrooms?utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=mobileNativeShare&utm_campaign=share_petition&recruited_by_id=4ac30d50-53bc-11f1-a10a-8f8a570251b4&share_id=TJVKwK2DY9

19/05/2026

In-Person CPD Course

19/05/2026

Featuring one of our own, Alyssa Barnett.

for everyone in the early years community nurseryworld.co.uk SPRING 2025 Guide to... Graduate career pathways 1925-2025 key content The value of investing in staff , by the London Institute of Early Years Transferring your skills, by Lily Breen, Newly Qualifi ed Social Worker Early Years Qualifi ...

19/05/2026

If you're looking for a flexible mode of study for career progression, leadership development or a step into Higher Education, then why not study the FdA Early Years (0-8 years) (HTQ)?

Here is some of the student feedback received from our End of Year Course Evaluation Survey at the University of Worcester.

Apply now to receive an invitation to our Summer School!

Visit our webpage for more information: https://www.worcester.ac.uk/courses/early-years-0-8-foundation-degree?option=207f5ae1-5b49-5f12-8ecf-66af0fa18478

17/05/2026

Our latest FdA Early Years (0-8 years) (HTQ) Course Evaluation Survey highlights just how much students value the flexibility and support this course provides.

Designed for busy professionals, it enables you to study alongside work commitments while building your leadership skills, progressing your career, and confidently taking the next step into Higher Education.

If you're interested in finding out more about the course, get in touch or visit our webpage: https://www.worcester.ac.uk/courses/early-years-0-8-foundation-degree?option=207f5ae1-5b49-5f12-8ecf-66af0fa18478

11/05/2026

An aerial view of the Children and Families Festival day.

11/05/2026

11/05/2026

💡 Invest in trauma-informed theoretical and practical knowledge for supporting strengths-based practice
🔎 Trauma Aware Practice: Supporting Children Experiencing Adversity – is a new module which explores the concepts of resilience and strength-based practice to situate a range of therapeutic approaches
✔️Our Level 7 Postgraduate Professional Development courses can develop your knowledge on Children and Young People in Education and Children’s Services
📌Book now and join us Wednesday 20th May 2026 for our Virtual Information Evening and Taster Event: https://www.worcester.ac.uk/events/trauma-aware-practice-supporting-children-experiencing-adversity-virtual-information-evening-copy