Passionate About All Things Early Years? Be part of an exciting Reception Network, designed to bring together like-minded teachers and teaching assistants from across Northamptonshire. We want this network to truly reflect what matters most to you and your setting—your priorities, your challenges, and your successes. By bringing together passionate professionals, we can create a supportive space where ideas are shared, experiences are valued, and best practices are celebrated.
Our Network
Why join our Early Years Network?
This is a unique opportunity to learn from exceptional Early Years practice and connect with colleagues across Northamptonshire.
Our Trust prioritises Early Years and recently Pineham Barns has been awarded an exceptional judgement for its Early Years provision under the new Ofsted framework—a rare national recognition and unprecedented locally.
Join us to be part of a professional community committed to giving every child the very best start.
This network is all about sharing great practice, inspiring ideas, and connecting with fellow Early Years enthusiasts. Whether it’s discussing ways to encourage writing, exploring muddy outdoor learning, or sharing tips on engaging provision—no topic is off limits!
We want this network to focus on what truly matters to you and your setting. Whether you’re looking for inspiration, practical advice, or simply a sense of community, this network is here to support you at every stage of your journey.
Join our brand-new Facebook and Instagram page today, and let’s build a growing community to shape, celebrate, and collaborate on all things Early Years!
Together, we can celebrate achievements—big and small—share best practices, explore new approaches, and shape the future of early childhood education in a way that truly makes a difference for children, families, and practitioners alike.
Network Event - Wednesday 1st July
We are delighted to share the focus of our upcoming Early Years Network meeting, based on the feedback received from our recent event –
The next event will take place on Wednesday 1st July at Pineham Barns. This session will explore how highly effective outdoor provision can enhance children’s wellbeing, engagement and achievement. Together, we will consider the opportunities that outdoor learning provides and how we can create environments that inspire curiosity, independence and meaningful learning experiences.
As always, the network is about more than just the theme. It is an opportunity to connect with fellow Early Years professionals, build relationships, share experiences and learn from one another.
Please come prepared to share examples of your outdoor provision, ask questions and contribute to the conversation. We look forward to welcoming you and continuing to grow our community of passionate Early Years practitioners.
Please book your tickets here – https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ey-network-event-summer-2026-tickets-1991709320192?aff=oddtdtcreator
PRESTON HEDGES TRUST
Wootton Hope Drive, Wootton Fields, Northampton, NN4 6BU
