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Best Beginnings: The power of early years to equip children for school
Nursery World Conferences
4 November 2025 | Hallam Conference Centre, London, UK
Join us at the Best Beginnings: The power of early years to equip children for school Conference 2025 in London
We are pleased to be part of this one-day national event that brings together pedagogy, policy, and practice to explore how young children can be best supported to make a positive start at primary school.
As exhibitors, we look forward to connecting with you to exchange ideas and explore how we can work together towards quality practice, professional growth, and meaningful impact through a shared commitment to child-centred learning.
Bright Start International Conference
13–15 November London & Abu Dhabi + Online
We are delighted to be part of this global gathering for another year. In 2025, the conference’s theme is Championing Inclusion, and Social Justice in Early Childhood & Primary Education.
The Bright Start International Conference is a global platform that brings together educators, researchers, and leaders in early childhood and primary education to exchange knowledge, inspire innovation, and promote inclusion and social justice in learning. Taking place simultaneously in London and Abu Dhabi – and streamed worldwide – the conference offers an opportunity to engage in meaningful dialogue and explore the practices shaping the future of education for children aged 0–8.
Montessori Global Education at the Bright Start International Conference 2025
This year, we are pleased to partner with Bright Start Foundation to deliver the Montessori Vision in Action track, featuring a series of sessions that bring Montessori principles to life through contemporary practice and research, with select contributions from our team alongside other expert speakers.
Delegates joining in person or online will also have the opportunity to visit the Montessori Exploration Zone, an interactive space designed to experience Montessori learning in action.
Join us – in London, Abu Dhabi, or virtually – and be part of the dialogue shaping the future of education.
Montessori Global Awards Ceremony
14 November | London
In 2025, for the first time, the Montessori Global Awards will be celebrated through a live, in-person ceremony.
Our longstanding annual awards programme celebrates excellence in education worldwide. The Montessori Global Awards recognise high-quality approaches to all kinds of education, highlighting those who have made a meaningful difference in their community.
Join us in person or online!
Past Activity
Childcare & Education EXPO Midlands
26-27 September 2025 | Coventry Building Society Arena, UK
Montessori Global Education was delighted to take part in the Childcare & Education Expo Midlands – one of the UK’s leading events for early years and education professionals.
Our Director of Programmes, Preeti Patel, took part in a session at the Share & Support Hub on Inclusive Leadership: Building a Brilliant Place to Work, encouraging collaboration and peer learning across the sector.
It was a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow education professionals and explore the innovations shaping the future of early education.
Nursery World’s Big Day Out
May 16, 2025 | Business Design Centre London, UK
Montessori Global Education proudly presented its STAR Framework at Nursery World’s Big Day Out, the UK’s largest early years festival.
Our CEO, Karen Chetwynd, and Hayley Williams led a session on How Working in Innovative Local Partnerships Gives Children the Best Start in Life, while Preeti Patel, our Director of Programmes, and Karen Chetwynd delivered The Art of Observation workshop.
It was wonderful to meet so many passionate educators and share ideas that inspire and nurture quality early years practice.
Childcare & Education EXPO 2025
28 February – 1 March | Olympia London
Montessori Global Education was delighted to exhibit at Childcare & Education Expo London 2025, one of the UK’s longest-running early education event.
Preeti Patel, Director of Programmes, co-led an engaging Share & Support Hub session on The Importance of Outdoor Learning, sparking dynamic discussion among attendees.
The event offered inspiring CPD seminars, hands-on workshops, and valuable networking with peers and innovators from across the sector.
Bright Start International Conference – Montessori’s Vision in Action
22-24 November 2024 | UCL East, London & Online
Montessori Global Education was honoured to take part in the Bright Start International Conference – Early Years Excellence in Practice, co-hosted by Bright Start Foundation and University College London.
Our sessions, under the theme Montessori’s Vision in Action, highlighted innovations that unlock children’s potential and showcased Montessori principles in practice.
The hybrid event brought together leading experts from around the world for rich dialogue and collaboration in early childhood education.
THE VIEW
12 May 2023 | Mercure Manchester Piccadilly Hotel, UK
Montessori Global Education hosted the first edition of The VIEW – an international conference exploring education and social change through the Montessori lens.
We presented our organisation’s global impact and were joined by distinguished speakers from academia and the early years sector.
The event offered inspiring talks, networking and professional development opportunities, uniting educators committed to creating positive educational change.
Childcare & Education EXPO Midlands Event
23-24 September 2022 | CBS Arena, Coventry
We were proud to participate in the Childcare & Education Expo Midlands 2022 at the CBS Arena.
We delivered a CPD seminar on Building Confidence in Educators When Faced with Inspection, sharing practical insights.
It was a pleasure meeting so many dedicated professionals and exchanging ideas that strengthen quality practice in early years education.
Childcare & Education EXPO North Event
17/18 June 2022 | Bolton Whites Hotel
The Montessori Group was an exhibitor at the Childcare and Education EXPO North event at Bolton Whites Hotel.
The event provided an opportunity for visitors to network with the early years community, discovering fresh approaches to teaching and engagement.
We were also very pleased to have Preeti Patel, our Head of Education, taking part in the Saturday panel discussion on “A flourishing future for the sector – what are the key issues to unlock?”
Thank you to everyone that came to visit us, we look forward to seeing you again soon.
Nursery World Show
29/30 April 2022 | Business Design Centre, London
Montessori Group was an exhibitor and marketing partner at the 2022 Nursery World Show on 29th and 30th April, at the Business Design Centre in London. It was wonderful to meet colleagues – both old and new – as well as our students and graduates.
Getting the opportunity to connect with familiar faces and forge new relationships – and all in person! – was truly a rewarding experience.
Preeti Patel, Head of Education and Jess O’Brien, Partnerships Manager were both present at the event, meeting the broad range of early years educators, practitioners, students and other professionals that visited our stand.
Thank you to everyone who came to say hello, and we look forward to meeting more of you at forthcoming events in 2022!
