When: Friday 26 & Saturday 27 September 2025
Where: Coventry Building Society Arena
Join over 3,000 early years professionals for two packed days of learning, networking and discovery at Childcare & Education Expo Midlands, the award-winning event designed to inspire and empower those working across early years and primary education.
Event snapshot
- What: Free-to-attend exhibition and CPD event for early education professionals
- When: Friday 26 andSaturday 27 September 2025
- Where: Coventry Building Society Arena
- Who for: Nursery managers, childminders, teachers, nursery owners and anyone passionate about early education
- Cost: Free entry. Register online to secure your place: Register here
What’s new in 2025
Special guest Michael Rosen
World-famous author and poet Michael Rosen will be joining the show on Saturday 27 September for two CPD seminars:
- Thriving in Early Years
- The Power of Story
There will also be an opportunity to meet Michael and have your book signed.
Key features
- Over 30 expert speakers across three free seminar streams and CPD sessions
- More than 80 exhibitors showcasing the latest early years products, resources and services
- Hands-on workshops filled with practical tools to use in your setting
- Share & Support Hub: a collaborative space to tackle key sector challenges
- Early Years Breakfast Summit bringing together managers and directors to discuss key challenges.
- Interactive zones and engaging activities to spark new ideas
Why attend?
- Stay informed on key topics including SEND, behaviour, communication, wellbeing and outdoor learning
- Find solutions that genuinely work for your setting and budget
- Connect with fellow professionals to share experiences and build your network
- Gain CPD with inspiring, practical sessions that support your professional development
Who attends?
The event welcomes everyone working in the early years sector, including:
- Day nursery owners and directors
- Day nursery group senior management
- Day nursery managers
- Pre-school owners and managers
- Heads of early years
- Day nursery deputy managers and room leaders
- School headteachers and deputy headteachers
- Childminders and nannies
- Early years professionals and consultants
Stay up to date
More features, speakers and updates will be announced soon. Visit the website regularly for the latest news and programme details.