Webinars

Early Years Webinars

Explore the practical webinar topics Stepping Stones has previously delivered for nurseries, preschools and childminders.

Monthly live webinars, included in every pathway

Essential and Premium pathway subscribers receive monthly live webinars covering practice, leadership and compliance. Premium teams can also request bespoke webinar topics tailored to the setting.

Previously delivered topics

These sessions have been delivered live. Enquire about a private delivery for your team, or ask about availability of a recording.

Early years practitioner interacting with children
Previously deliveredEarly years practice

Supporting High-Quality Interactions

A practical two-part live webinar helping early years practitioners develop more meaningful, purposeful interactions with children.

Thu, 10 September 2026 · 09:00 UK time

Toddler carrying a basket of toys across a nursery room while a practitioner observes
Previously deliveredChild development

Understanding and Supporting Schemas

Gain a deeper understanding of schema play and how it influences children's learning and behaviour.

Early years team meeting around a table in a nursery staff room
Previously deliveredLeadership and management

Effective Leadership in Early Years

Develop the skills needed to lead with confidence and support a positive team culture.

Nursery manager reviewing policies and paperwork at a desk
Previously deliveredCompliance and inspection

Becoming Ofsted Ready

Prepare for your next inspection with confidence, evidencing good practice and staying inspection-ready year-round.

Practitioner reading a picture book with two young children on a park bench
Previously deliveredEarly years practice

Cause and Effect & Sustained Shared Thinking

Explore how children learn through curiosity, experimentation and meaningful interactions.

Practitioner writing observation notes on a clipboard beside children playing
Previously deliveredEarly years practice

Effective Next Steps and Planning

Create meaningful next steps that support children's development and interests, without unnecessary workload.

Coming soon

Safeguarding lead writing a confidential record in a nursery office
Coming soonSafeguarding and compliance

Safeguarding Deep Dive

Strengthen safeguarding knowledge, professional curiosity and reporting practice across your setting.