Our Wales event provides you with the latest sector updates and support in policy and practice from the experts.
And best of all? It’s free to members.
When: 26 February 2026 – 12:30 to 16:30pm
Where: Ramada Plaza, Ellice Way, Wrexham, LL13 7YH
Price: FREE to attend
Speakers include
Purnima Tanuku CBE, NDNA
Purnima Tanuku CBE will give an update on the state of the sector.
More about Purnima:
Purnima has developed NDNA into the Voice of the Sector, the strongest and biggest representative organisation for early years across the UK. Purnima represents the sector to Government Ministers, parliamentarians, civil servants and local authorities.
She regularly appears on national television, radio, online and print media sharing the views of our nursery members, raising public awareness and lobbying Government for the support nurseries need to deliver high quality care and education for their children.
Purnima has a wealth of experience at senior executive level working with public, private and charitable organisations. In 2025 Purnima was awarded CBE for services to Early Years Education.
Jenny Smillie, Journeys, Leaves and Seeds C.I.C Founder and Director
During the session we will look at:
- Exploring the benefits of outdoor learning for 0–3s
- Practical strategies for practitioners
- Confidence-building approaches
- Aligning with the Welsh context
More about Jenny:
Jenny Smillie is an experienced early years teacher, consultant and trainer, and the founder of Journeys, Leaves & Seeds C.I.C., a community-focused organisation promoting outdoor and nature-based learning. With a background spanning teaching, leadership, and advisory roles across diverse educational settings, Jenny works with practitioners and organisations to develop inclusive, nurturing, and reflective practice.
A qualified Forest School Leader, Early Years Specialist and Certified Outdoor Mental Health Practitioner, she is passionate about the therapeutic and educational value of nature, supporting children’s holistic development through outdoor experiences and empowering educators to embed this approach in their own settings.
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