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Pipsqueak
15-01-2010, 12:37 PM
http://www.childcareexpo.co.uk/index.htm
anyone interested in going?
sarah707
15-01-2010, 12:59 PM
It's midweek on my 2 busiest days so I'll have to say no, sorry Squeaky! :(
Monkey1
15-01-2010, 01:19 PM
If it had been at the weekend i would of said yes!
childcareexpo
22-02-2011, 09:49 AM
Just to let you know that Childcare Expo is going to be held on Friday 16th and Saturday 17th September at the the Ricoh Arena this year.
Tickets to the exhibition and hands on workshops are free. You just need to register on our website, www.childcareexpo.co.uk, or you can turn up on the day and register.
You can also win £500 worth of Morton Michel Insurance just by registering and attending.
See you there.
Emma x :)
The Juggler
22-02-2011, 01:30 PM
now I'd love to come Pip and it's a Sat, do you think DH would mind if I go away on our wedding anniversary :laughing: :laughing: :laughing:
mama2three
22-02-2011, 02:08 PM
Thats my anniversary weekend too. He probably wouldnt even realise! Definately going to try to get to this one x
childcareexpo
22-02-2011, 03:23 PM
You can always bring the husbands along. There is a casino at the Ricoh Arena, it's right next door to the exhibition hall!!! :laughing:
I'd love to - but I'll be in Florida :)
The Juggler
22-02-2011, 04:11 PM
I'd love to - but I'll be in Florida :)
now that's a good reason NOT to come :laughing: :laughing:
cherry
22-02-2011, 05:36 PM
Hi Emma, I've just registered but do I have to register my partner who will be coming with me?
Donkey
22-02-2011, 06:53 PM
ooooOOOOOoooooo
another road trip?? 3 in a year?????
dh will kill me lol
childcareexpo
23-02-2011, 09:02 AM
Hi Cherry
If your partner is coming along with you then it's best to register as you would have to fill in the same questions when you arrive on site anyway.
See you there. :)
cherry
23-02-2011, 09:28 AM
Thank you :thumbsup:
Rubybubbles
23-02-2011, 09:33 AM
OOOO let me work that out with hubby later, that might be good for me on the saturday:clapping: hubby can go visiting with the kids in the midlands lol! can;t say I ever wanted to go to the ricoh before lol, hubby a cov fan:rolleyes:
childcareexpo
23-02-2011, 11:31 AM
It would be great if you came along. Kids are more than welcome and you never know Coventry maybe playing that day!!!
maisiemog
23-02-2011, 05:55 PM
I'm coming! Means I get to go home for the weekend! Would be great to meet some of you there!
childcareexpo
24-02-2011, 10:14 AM
Yipee!! The more the merrier. :clapping:
SamBaker
24-02-2011, 10:20 AM
Would love to go, not sure if I'm brave enough to go alone though lol!
AnnieM
24-02-2011, 09:15 PM
I'm going. :clapping: I have booked a ticket for hubby, but don't know if he'll be able to go or not, depends if he has to work, obviously too soon to know. :laughing:
Sam, I go to the TES show every year on my own, I love it, nobody moaning because I'm browsing for too long or spending too much money. :blush: :D Go for it you'll be fine and we should all be able to arrange to meet for coffee somewhere. :thumbsup:
childcareexpo
28-02-2011, 05:38 PM
Sam, don't worry about coming alone. There will be lots of people coming alone as well as in groups. You can always pop into the organisers office for a coffee when you get there if you want. You can bring a friend to keep you company, it doesn't matter if they are not a childcare professional.
Annie, that's great that you've booked your ticket already.
This is only the second year that I have run Childcare Expo so I want as many people as possible to come along so it is a success and makes the exhibitors keep coming back.
:)
SamBaker
04-03-2011, 05:05 PM
Well, I booked my ticket and managed to talk my hubby in to coming! lol!
childcareexpo
08-04-2011, 02:54 PM
Just wanted to let you know about the exciting things going on at Childcare Expo....
Early Years Outdoors: Magical Journeys
Stuck for ideas for your outdoor space? Fancy getting messy in the garden? Snuggling up in our cosy corner? Sharing your ideas and experiences with other outdoor play enthusiasts?
Then come along to Early Years Outdoors: Magical Journeys and be inspired by fantastic examples of outdoor resources and approaches. Designed and created by Learning through Landscapes and TTS Group this magical journey will fill you with practical and realistic ideas that you can take back to your setting.
Play on a Budget Workshops
Trying to find activities for your early years setting that don’t cost the earth? Wondering what you can do with those left over bits and bobs that are hanging around?
Visit the Play on a Budget Workshops at Childcare Expo 2011 to discover how you can create cost effective yet educational activities for the children in your care. Get hands-on, practical advice about den building and delivering numeracy, problem-solving and reasoning using fun activities from Networks for Knowledge! Or discover sensory play with Play to Z’s stimulating sensory environment filled with a sand and water play area; a storytelling tepee and a cosy stimulating area for babies to enjoy treasure baskets and sensory play. These inspiring workshops are free to attend and you can drop in and out at your leisure.
Seminar Programme
Wondering about the changes to the EYFS? Want to ensure that your activities are working for both boys and girls? Feel that you want to know more about child protection?
Then book yourself onto one of the educational seminars at Childcare Expo. Just £8 + VAT (when booked in advanced) guarantees your place to receive advice from a top industry expert about the topic that really matters to you.
And if that wasn’t enough Director of Development, Education & Care at Ofsted Patrick Leeson will be opening the show on Friday 16th September!
For more information about any of these opportunities visit www.childcareexpo.co.uk/whats-on.htm
See you there!
childcareexpo
21-09-2011, 03:13 PM
Thank you to everyone that came to Childcare Expo 2011!
Did you all have a good time?
We had fun den-building and playing with sand!
:)
sarah707
21-09-2011, 05:40 PM
Thank you to everyone that came to Childcare Expo 2011!
Did you all have a good time?
We had fun den-building and playing with sand!
:)
I had a lovely time thank you!
The stall holders who were there were very attentive and enthusiastic and the purchases I made have been well received by the children.
On my wish list for next year - more bits and bobs to buy... I went home with money burning a hole in my pocket.
:D
childcareexpo
22-09-2011, 09:40 AM
Sarah,
We'll try and encourage more companies to sell off their stands for next year!
Glad you had and good time and found resources that were useful!
:)
NicoleW
22-09-2011, 11:17 AM
What goes on in the childcare expo?
childcareexpo
23-09-2011, 08:35 AM
What goes on in the childcare expo?
Nicole,
Childcare Expo is a national event for everyone working in the early years sector.
This year we had an array of educational seminars, play on a budget workshops (full of creative ideas and top activity tips), Early Years Outdoors: Magical Journeys an inspirational area full of ideas for your outdoor space however large or small it may be and lots of different suppliers, some of whom sell products off of their stand.
A group from childminding forum all met up to come to the show this year!
I know its too early for dates but will it be a weekend next year??
Donkey
23-09-2011, 10:01 PM
Thank you to everyone that came to Childcare Expo 2011!
Did you all have a good time?
We had fun den-building and playing with sand!
:)
I was a bit disappointed...
the people that were selling were fab, but there just was not enough of them...
even with my meagre budget I still went home with money in my pocket...
:(
not sure i'll go again, I am sure there were stall holders on the original list that were not there on the day :(
childcareexpo
03-10-2011, 07:37 AM
I know its too early for dates but will it be a weekend next year??
Chez,
Apologises for the delay in a reply Childcare Expo 2012 will be held on Friday 28th - Saturday 29th September.
See you there!
:)
childcareexpo
03-10-2011, 07:47 AM
I was a bit disappointed...
the people that were selling were fab, but there just was not enough of them...
even with my meagre budget I still went home with money in my pocket...
:(
not sure i'll go again, I am sure there were stall holders on the original list that were not there on the day :(
Hi Donkey,
We are sorry to hear that you did not enjoy the show. All of the exhibitors on the exhibitor list attended Childcare Expo 2011. The only company who did not attend was National Literacy Trust and this was due to a staffing issue.
2011 was only the second Childcare Expo and we were pleased to have 65 companies at the exhibition. Next year hopefully we will have some more. The show is always going to be smaller than the larger shows that target education from 0-19 years as we are dedicated to the early years.
We will try our hardest to encourage more of the smaller companies (who will sell off their stands) to exhibit at the expo next year, we've got some in mind but who would you like to see?
Thanks,
Kimberley :)
Donkey
03-10-2011, 07:34 PM
jofli bear, spacekraft, book people
ill think of more, but we like bargains!!!
show discounts are always good too :)
childcareexpo
11-10-2011, 06:57 AM
Hi Donkey,
Thank you for your suggestions.
We will definitely be approaching all of those companies and will let them know that our visitors want to see them there.
Our exhibitors this year offered a range of show discounts and we will talk to all exhibitors again next year to see what discounts and deals they will be offering at Childcare Expo 2012 and will publish them on our website before the show (although not everyone tells us before the show!)
If you do think of any topics you would like to learn about or any other products or companies you would like to see do let us know as the show is yours as much as it is ours!
Thanks :)