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In the spring term 2026, we are delighted to confirm that, due to popular demand, we are again hosting an EYFS Conference with a focus on “Celebrating the Early Years”. Not only are we bringing national speakers to Rockingham for the day, we are planning a series of workshops during the week and introducing our inaugural Early Years Festival! The week will run from Monday, 16th - Saturday, 21st March and will include a series of workshops aimed at subject leaders. The workshops will be designed to equip subject leaders to recognise their subject in action within the early years, within the many different forms it will take. The Conference will take place on Friday, 20th March and confirmed speakers so far are: Kate Cairns Greg Bottrill Alistair Bryce-Clegg Hywel Roberts On Saturday, 21st March we are inviting Child Minders, plus other EYFS specialists who are interested, to come to Rockingham PDC for a morning of inspiration with Hywel Roberts and Shonette Bason. Further details will be provided as soon as they are available. Cost: Schools and settings accessing the Core Offer to RoSIS have unlimited access to the Festival and one place at the Conference. Additional places at the Conference can be booked, charged at £40 per delegate. Schools and settings are welcome to access the Festival on a pay-as-you-go basis: purchasing a Festival Pass giving unlimited access to the Festival week and one place at the Conference for £495, with additional places at the Conference charged at £97 per delegate £97 per person, per session, for attendance at individual workshops and the Conference.