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Supporting wellbeing and mental health

Audience

Leaders and managers of early years foundation stage provisions.

Aims

To develop a holistic approach to supporting practitioner wellbeing.

  • To understand the challenges and pressure faced by practitioners.
  • To identify sources of stress within the role.
  • Explore strategies to reduce the pressure on practitioners.
Date Time Location

Friday, 8 May 2026

9.30 am to 12.30 pm

Milton Country Park

Booking and reservations for Early Years Workforce Development.

Cost details

Members £32.40
Non-members £54
Out of county £90

Audience

All practitioners working in the early years foundation stage (EYFS).

Aims

To understand the role of mindfulness in improving outcomes for children in the EYFS.

  • Understand what mindfulness is and how this can support children's resilience.
  • Identify ways to embed mindful practice into everyday routines.
  • Consider how mindfulness can be embedded into pedagogy and curriculum.
Date Time Location

Wednesday, 22 October 2025 

7 pm to 8.30 pm

Online via Microsoft Teams

Thursday, 12 February 2026 

10 am to 11.30 am

Online via Microsoft Teams

Tuesday, 28 April 2026

7 pm to 8.30 pm

Online via Microsoft Teams

Booking and reservations for Early Years Workforce Development.

Cost details

Members £10.50
Non-members £18
Out of county £30

Audience

Practitioners working in early years foundation stage.

Aims

To understand how using the Leuven Scales can be embedded into everyday practice and as a tool for supporting learning and development.

  • Gain an understanding of the Leuven Scales.
  • Develop an understanding of how observing wellbeing and involvement can support children's learning and development.
  • Identify ways of observing levels of wellbeing and involvement.
  • Consider how this information can be used to plan for supporting children's wellbeing and involvement.
Date Time Location
Monday, 23 February 2026 10 am to 11.30 am March Library
Monday, 9 March 2026 6 pm to 7.30 pm Online via Microsoft Teams
Thursday, 18 June 2026  9.30 am to 11 am Sunley House, Papworth Everard
Thursday, 2 July 2026 6 pm to 7.30 pm Online via Microsoft Teams

Booking and reservations for Early Years Workforce Development.

Cost details

Members £27
Non-members £45
Out of county £75

Learn more with additional benefits and training credits included in the CambsEYC annual membership offer.