We are excited to share that we have reviewed our agenda and have decided to launch our virtual practice stream workshops. Our practice stream will be available virtually to better suit the needs and access of practitioners throughout the week. Join all workshops for only £25 (incl.VAT) per setting, enabling all your practitioners to improve their practice throughout NDNA Conference week. If you purchase a leadership ticket to our in-person conference, your setting will automatically receive access to our virtual practice stream workshops. Information and joining instructions will be sent beforehand.
If you are a practitioner who would like to attend our in-person NDNA Conference on 6 June, you are welcome to join on a practitioner rate ticket and attend the leadership stream with your accompanying nursery owner or manager.
Our NDNA Conference Practice Stream is packed with inspiration and ideas for the nursery floor. Book from just £25 a ticket.
Your speakers include:
Rebecca Lynch, Widgit Software Ltd
Monday 2nd June 14:00 – 15:00
Join Rebecca Lynch from Widgit to learn how you can support communication in your setting through symbols. We’ll explore:
- What we mean by symbols and communication
- How symbols can help and how to begin using them
- How to make your own symbolised resources
Olivia Corbin-Phillip, Stories with Liv, Storyteller & Consultant
Tuesday 3rd June 14:00 – 15:00
Discover how to make story time an unforgettable adventure that captivates children. Learn simple, practical techniques to boost your confidence in storytelling. Leave with plenty of fun, easy-to-implement ideas to bring stories to life and turn giggles into growth! Explore ways to choose the perfect books to engage young minds. Find out how interactive storytelling can inspire a lifelong love of books and reading.
More about Liv:
Olivia is a professional storyteller and consultant specialising in early years and family engagement. She brings stories of all kinds to life through immersive storytelling and interactive drama techniques, inspiring curiosity and joy. Olivia also offers consultancy, training, and bespoke events, fostering playful connections between people, stories, and places.
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Laura Earnshaw, CEO and Founder of myHappymind
Wednesday 4th June 14:00 – 15:00
Focused on positive mental health in nurseries, this session provides practical strategies for staff and parents. Attendees will learn science-backed activities, techniques for creating calm environments, and methods to engage parents in consistent support. The session emphasises myHappymind’s tools for fostering resilience and emotional wellbeing in children and their caregivers.
More about Laura:
Laura Earnshaw is the founder and CEO of myHappymind, an organisation committed to delivering preventative mental health education to children, parents, and teachers across nurseries, schools, and homes. Her programmes, myHappymind and myMindcoach, have significantly impacted hundreds of thousands of children in the UK and beyond across 2000+ settings. Before establishing myHappymind, Laura spent 15 years in senior strategic HR roles within FTSE 100 companies, including Accenture, AstraZeneca, and PwC, where she served as the Global Head of Talent and Development.
In 2020, Laura released her first book, My Happy Mind, which soon became a best seller. The Book explores the science and methodologies behind her programs, empowering families to cultivate positive and sustainable habits. Laura is also a trustee on the board of the Mental Health Foundation, reflecting her commitment to integrating preventative mental health into mainstream conversations. Laura is a Mum to 2 and lives in Cheshire.
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Camilla Farrant, Director & Head Music Therapist
Thursday 5th June 14:00 – 15:00
This session will be an introduction to the SEND Music, which focuses on developing your skills for flexible and interactive music-making and singing. You’ll take part in music-therapy influenced practical ideas designed to engage children with SEND.
More about Camilla:
Camilla read Music at Christ’s College, Cambridge University before training as a music therapist on the Master of Music Therapy course at Nordoff Robbins. She is an experienced researcher, author and lecturer in music therapy and specialises in working with people autism, learning disabilities and emotional disorders through her own organisation, the Music Therapy Tree.
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