SESSION ONE: PROGRESS Welcome and introduction from conference chair Gill Haynes Vice Chair CHILDREN’S WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL

Paul Ennals Chief Executive, National Children’s Bureau and Chair CHILDREN’S WORKFORCE NETWORK Progress so far and challenges ahead

Steve Smith Team Leader Early Years Workforce DEPARTMENT FOR CHILDREN, SCHOOLS AND FAMILIES (DCSF) KEYNOTE ADDRESS

Questions and discussion

SESSION TWO: UNIQUE SECTORAL CHALLENGES – Working together Involving the Private, Voluntary and Independent Sectors Purnima Tanuku Chief Executive NATIONAL DAY NURSERIES ASSOCIATION

Hilary Thompson Chief Executive OFFICE FOR PUBLIC MANAGEMENT Implementing integrated working

Purnima Tanuku, Chief Executive, NATIONAL DAY NURSERIES ASSOCIATION PANEL DEBATE Integrated working: Ask the experts Hilary Thompson, Chief Executive, OFFICE FOR PUBLIC MANAGEMENT Delphine Garr, Workforce Development Manager, Children’s Service, LONDON BOROUGH OF BARNET

SESSION THREE: ENSURING THE BEST START Early Childhood – Children of our time Tessa Livingstone Executive Producer CHILD OF OUR TIMES

Andrea Richardson Quality and Standards Manager LEEDS LOCAL AUTHORITY The Early Years Foundation Stage: Early lessons

Delphine Garr, Workforce Development Manager, Children’s Service LONDON BOROUGH OF BARNET Implementing common core skills

Questions and discussion