Childcare & Education Expo Midlands: What to Expect from This Year’s Early Years Event

This 26th–27th September, Childcare & Education Expo Midlands returns to the Coventry Building Society Arena, bringing together thousands of professionals from across the UK for the sector’s most anticipated early years event.

Whether you’re part of the senior leadership team at a nursery group, leading an independent nursery, managing a preschool or school, or working at the heart of early education, the event offers an inspiring space to connect, learn and grow.

Strengthen Your Practice and Strategy

The CPD-accredited seminar programme sits at the centre, offering expert-led sessions throughout the day on a wide range of themes including policy updates, pedagogy, staff wellbeing and business growth and resilience. Designed with both leadership and day-to-day practice in mind, these sessions are ideal for anyone looking to stay ahead in a changing sector.

Prefer a more hands-on approach? Drop into the free interactive workshops, where you can explore topics like outdoor learning, play, behaviour and mental health through practical, creative activities.

As part of Childcare & Education Expo, the SEND in Early Years Conference offers a dedicated space for those looking to deepen their understanding of inclusive practice. With its own focused programme, it gives attendees the chance to benefit from both the main exhibition content and specialist SEND sessions across the two days – all under one roof.

Discover New Ideas and Connections

On the exhibition floor, you’ll find over 100 trusted suppliers with innovative products and expert guidance to support every aspect of early years delivery. From learning resources and training solutions to digital tools and outdoor equipment, it’s a chance to see what’s new and what works.

Show features this year include:

• Little Learners LIVE by YPO – filled with sensory play and outdoor learning inspiration
• Start-Up Zone – discover fresh thinking from emerging brands in early education
• Early Years Breakfast Summit, sponsored by Christie & Co and Morton Michel’s Business Summit – focused forums tackling real-world sector challenges
• Ofsted Advice Corner – get practical guidance on inspection and regulation
• Share & Support Hub – a space for peer-led conversation and insight
• ‘What’s My Why?’ Wall – an uplifting reminder of the values and passions that unite the childcare and early years sector

There’ll also be free professional headshots, exclusive exhibitor offers and the chance to meet some of the sector’s most recognisable voices, plus a special guest soon to be revealed.

A Day Designed for Early Education Professionals

Childcare & Education Expo Midlands is for everyone working in early years and primary education – from experienced leaders and consultants to educators and teachers. Whether you’re looking to shape your strategy, improve your practice or simply reconnect with like-minded professionals, this early years event offers the ideas, tools and encouragement to support your journey.

Registration is now open – secure your free ticket and be part of the UK’s leading early years events.