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We are OMEP UK 🇬🇧
We are an NGO that advocates for children's rights. In particular, the rights for education and care for children globally 🌎
Congratulations to Rebecca Cheetham Nursery and Children's Centre on obtaining the OMEP UK Education for Sustainable Citizenship (ESC) Bronze Award! 🥳

For more information about our ESC Award, please visit our website: www.omep.org.uk/esc/
OMEP-UK Early Childhood Education for Sustainable Citizenship Award - OMEP UK
We would love your early childhood setting to participate. If you are interested in participating please contact us at OMEP-UK via email. You can also download our flyer here. Sustainable Citizenship ...
www.omep.org.uk
April 29, 2026 at 7:07 PM
International Day of Play falls on the 11th of June ⚽️
Play England is calling on all schools across the UK and Ireland to provide children with an additional 31 minutes of play on International Day of Play.

For more information, please click the link: www.playengland.org.uk/newsblog/int...
International Day of Play 2026 – Play 31 Challenge — Play England
We are calling on all schools across the UK and Ireland to give children 31 more minutes of play on International Day of Play.  The United Nations has designated 11 June as the International D...
www.playengland.org.uk
April 24, 2026 at 8:50 AM
The UK's largest early years festival is set to return on the 15th May 2026! NurseryWorld's Big Day Out provides ample opportunities for you to connect with fellow educators and early years professionals.
www.nurseryworldsbigdayout.com

#nurseryworldbigdayout #nurseryworld #earlyyears
Welcome | Nursery World's Big Day Out
From the sector's leading title, Nursery World, Nursery World's Big Day Out is the must-attend event for everyone in the early years community. Nursery World's Big Day Out is relevant to all those wor...
www.nurseryworldsbigdayout.com
April 24, 2026 at 8:36 AM
Please note: the QR codes for this event have been updated.

#conference #studentconference #postgraduateresearch #callforsubmissions
April 20, 2026 at 7:50 AM
The University of Wolverhampton's Early Years Conference 2026 is taking place in June and the theme is "Transitions That Matter."

For more information and to book your place click on the following link: buff.ly/c9bAO6a

#EarlyYears #Conference
Early Years Conference 2026
Join us in 2026 for the Early Years Conference, where fun meets learning for all!
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April 15, 2026 at 5:28 PM
Today is World Autism Acceptance/Awareness Day.

At OMEP UK, we believe that every child should have access to adequate care and education.

We must lend our support to improve education and care for autistic children not just today, but every day.

#autismacceptance
April 2, 2026 at 3:05 PM
Today marks the start of #autismacceptanceweek, with April being #worldautismacceptancemonth!

Stay tuned for some posts relating to the topic of autism and autism acceptance! 😁
March 30, 2026 at 9:27 AM
The University of Oxford will be holding their annual STORIEs Conference on Friday 10th April 2026, 9:30am-18:30pm. The event is student-led and is dedicated to showcasing innovative postgraduate research in education.

Registration page: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...
Microsoft Forms
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March 18, 2026 at 10:38 AM
The Royal Mint Museum is holding a short story contest for children aged 7-11.

Contestants are being asked to write a story of no more than 500 words based on the theme of gold.

For more information, please click the link to access the official page: www.royalmintmuseum.org.uk/learning/sho...
Short story competition
Calling all young writers! Could you write a story of no more than 500 words and win £5,000 for your school library? Find out more on our website.
www.royalmintmuseum.org.uk
March 11, 2026 at 9:24 AM
The ARU Early Childhood Research Group Cross Universities Networking Event will be taking place on 31st March at 10am.

Places are filling up fast! Book now to avoid disappointment!

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/aru-early-...
ARU Early Childhood Research Group Cross Universities Networking
Join us in person to connect with fellow early childhood researchers from different universities at ARU!
www.eventbrite.co.uk
March 11, 2026 at 8:04 AM
Today is International Women's Day and this year's theme is #givetogain

If you want to find out more about International Women's Day, check out the following website:
www.internationalwomensday.com

#IWD2026 #OMEPUK #supportwomen #celebratewomen
International Women's Day 2026 theme
FREE International Women's Day 2026 theme resources - #IWD2026
www.internationalwomensday.com
March 8, 2026 at 11:12 AM
Edge Hill University will be hosting a conference on 17th-18th June 2026 with the theme: Improving life chances and making hope possible through education.

The deadline for submissions is Monday 13th April 2026 by 4pm.

Click on the link for more details: www.edgehill.ac.uk/event/improv...
Research and Professional Development Conference - Improving life chances and making hope possible through education
Do you work or research in an area of work linked to our conference theme? If so, we would be delighted if you could join us for two days of learning, professional development, and identifying ways of...
www.edgehill.ac.uk
March 6, 2026 at 8:11 PM
Are you someone with an interest in the education and wellbeing of children and their families?

Consider joining OMEP UK today! You can become a member by following this link: www.omep.org.uk/membership/

Together, we can make a difference.
March 6, 2026 at 7:37 PM
Reposted by OMEP UK
Happy World Book Day!

Today is all about inspiring children and young people to see reading differently, because reading for fun seriously improves lives.

#WorldBookDay #GoAllIn #NationalYearOfReading2026 #WorldBookDay2026
March 5, 2026 at 9:48 AM
Liverpool Hope University is calling for submissions for it's upcoming staff and students PGR Day Conference, which is themed around theory, practice, and change.

The conference will take place on Friday 19th June 2026, 9:30am to 4pm (approximately).

#conference #postgraduatestudents
March 5, 2026 at 10:25 AM
The deadline to submit an abstract for The International Education Studies Association (TIESA) 21st Annual Research Conference is on 31st March 2026.

In addition, the early bird rate for the conference ends on 31st May 2026.

educationstudies.org.uk/conference-2...
Conference 2026
educationstudies.org.uk
March 1, 2026 at 8:08 PM
OMEP UK have published a statement regarding the bombing of a school in Iran on our Facebook page, Instagram page and LinkedIn page. Please take a look at one of those pages for the full statement.

#earlychildhoodeducation #OMEPUK #earlychildhood #peace
March 1, 2026 at 7:54 PM
There is an opportunity to submit an abstract to the Early Years journal for a special issue on research for sustainable citizenship: caring, climate, and risk resilience in early years play. The deadline to submit an abstract is 24th May 2026.

think.taylorandfrancis.com/special_issu...
Research for Sustainable Citizenship: caring, climate, and risk resilience in early years play
Play in Early Childhood Education for Sustainable Citizenship: submit your research study to this Special Edition
think.taylorandfrancis.com
February 27, 2026 at 6:57 PM
OMEP UK's president and VP of OMEP Europe, Professor Catherine Carroll, joined other experts in contributing in #theconversation about the government's newest White Paper- "Every Child Achieves and Thrives."

Click on the link below to read the article

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Will the latest reforms to England’s schools and special educational needs support deliver? Experts react
Academic experts respond to the raft of changes outlined in new education policy.
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February 24, 2026 at 2:58 PM
Universities UK are holding their annual conference on Thursday 26th February, 9:30am-4:30pm (GMT) in-person in London. Alternatively, there is an option to attend the conference online 📅💻

Book your place here: www.universitiesuk.ac.uk/latest/event...

#studentmentalhealth #highereducation
Student experience: mental health and wellbeing conference 2026
Hear about the latest challenges and opportunities in supporting student mental health and wellbeing.
www.universitiesuk.ac.uk
February 21, 2026 at 2:28 PM
Nursery World’s "Big Day Out" event will be taking place on 15.05.26 in London from 9am.

Mark the date on your calender and follow the link to learn more about the event and book your ticket:
www.nurseryworldsbigdayout.com

#nurseryworldbigdayout #nurseryworld #earlyyears #event
Welcome | Nursery World's Big Day Out
From the sector's leading title, Nursery World, Nursery World's Big Day Out is the must-attend event for everyone in the early years community. Nursery World's Big Day Out is relevant to all those wor...
www.nurseryworldsbigdayout.com
February 13, 2026 at 9:08 PM
The Montessori Society AMI UK is joining forces with Anglia Ruskin University to unite the Montessori community in a day of exploration, discovery and affirmation.

21.02.26, 9am (GMT), Anglia Ruskin University.

Tickets and more information: bit.ly/43PgkKW
Montessori Conference 2026 - Redefining Cosmic Education: For Today's Child
Nurturing wonder and imagination through care of the environment
bit.ly
February 13, 2026 at 8:34 PM
This is your final reminder that the deadline for the OMEP UK Travel Awards is on 16.02.26 at 12pm! 🗣

#travelawards #OMEP #OMEPUK #ApplyNow
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February 13, 2026 at 8:27 PM
ECRG In‑Person Networking Event:

📅Tue 31 March 2026, 10am–4pm
📍 Sawyer Building 001–002, ARU Chelmsford
Sign‑up: tinyurl.com/ARU-ECRG

#earlychildhoodresearch #earlychildhood #research #networking
ARU Early Childhood Research Group Cross Universities Networking
Join us in person to connect with fellow early childhood researchers from different universities at ARU!
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January 28, 2026 at 9:38 AM
Dr Aaron Bradbury will be delivering a free online webinar this week on Wednesday 28th January 2026 at 8pm (UK time).

Book your free place here: kinderly.co.uk/event/dr-aar...

#freeevent #webinar #reflectivepractice #earlyyears
Free webinar – Reflective Practice in Early Years Education – Kinderly
Learn about the benefits of reflective practice in early years with the expert insights from Dr Aaron Bradbury. Free early years CPD training.
kinderly.co.uk
January 27, 2026 at 1:01 PM