
Early Years Hub: Engaging Families Conference 2026
We are absolutely delighted to invite you to our Engaging Families Conference 2026 🎉
📅 Date: Wednesday 18th March 2026
🕘 Time: 9:00am – 4:00pm. Free lunch is provided.
📍 Location: Casa Hotel, Chesterfield
🕘 Time: 9:00am – 4:00pm. Free lunch is provided.
📍 Location: Casa Hotel, Chesterfield
In collaboration with Derbyshire Local Authority, this promises to be a dynamic and inspiring day focused on Engaging Every Family in the Early Years.
Join us as we celebrate and explore meaningful parental engagement. From strategies to boost dad and male caregiver involvement to hands-on active learning approaches, this conference will equip early years settings to confidently welcome and support all families — including blended families, step-parents, and diverse household structures.
This event is ideal for:
• School-based settings
• PVI providers
• Childminders
• School-based settings
• PVI providers
• Childminders
Expect a powerful day of insight and practical strategies designed to strengthen parental engagement and help give every child the very best start in life.
Our Speakers
We are delighted to welcome Janet Goodall as our keynote speaker. Janet will begin the day by sharing her expertise on Stronger Starts and the transformative impact of meaningful family engagement.
You will also take part in three engaging workshops:
• Turn Theory into Action – Beyond the Epstein Framework
• Supporting Parents to Become Brave Play Partners
• The Five to Thrive Team: Key Messages
• Turn Theory into Action – Beyond the Epstein Framework
• Supporting Parents to Become Brave Play Partners
• The Five to Thrive Team: Key Messages
✨ Book today via the flyer – CLICK HERE
We can’t wait to welcome you for what promises to be an inspiring and impactful day.
Kind regards,
DNEY Hub Team
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