Every Child Achieving: Equity and Justice for All Children
Event date
- 10 October 2026
Join us for the FdA Early Years & SEND Celebration Conference, a dedicated event recognising the achievements, knowledge, and developing professional identities of our FdA students.
About the conference
Be inspired by keynote contributions and student presentations that highlight innovative, inclusive approaches and the realities of working within the sector today. This is an opportunity to recognise progress, strengthen professional understanding, and celebrate the journey from learner to practitioner.
This conference also offers an opportunity to engage with current practice in Early Years and SEND, showcasing how inclusive approaches are being implemented within real settings. It is a space to reflect, share, and celebrate the impact of emerging practitioners on children, families and communities.
Take part in focused discussions around key themes in Early Years and SEND, facilitated by experienced practitioners and academics. These sessions are designed to encourage dialogue, critical reflection and the sharing of practice-based insights.
Speakers
- Opening address: Marcus Bhargava, Head of School of Education, Midwifery and Social Work
- Keynote: Dr Shaddai Tembo – Inclusion, Equity, and Belonging: A Social Justice Approach to Early Childhood and Education
- Warda Farah – Equity, Inclusion and Intersectionality in Practice
- Dr Paty Paliokosta – The Way Forward: From intention to sustained change
Tickets
Tickets are £10 with lunch and refreshments included.
Contact
If you have any questions about the conference or need assistance, please contact [email protected].
