The main attractions

There’s lots to see and do at the show, including a major exhibition with more than 80 stands of resources, equipment, advice and careers and training opportunities. Take the chance to talk to sector suppliers about your needs, and try and buy some great new resources for your setting.

Exhibitors include major equipment suppliers including TTS, Community Playthings, YPO, Cosy, Playgarden, Hope and Wesco; nursery employers such as Bright Horizons, LEYF, Childbase and Magdalen Nursery; associations 4Children, Pre-school Learning Alliance, National Day Nurseries Association and Early Education; plus Barnados, Comic Relief, Hawk Training, PBD, Connect Childcare, Asda, FirstSteps and many more (see www.nurseryworldshow.com for the full list).

The Live Theatre stage will feature lively presentations throughout the show that are free to attend, with subjects ranging from outcomes to forest schools to the Early Years Pupil Premium.

New this year is the Careers Zone, sponsored by Bright Horizons Family Solutions, the UK’s second largest group, and the Nutrition Zone, including a full working kitchen for cookery demos from headline sponsor Kellogg’s and Hearty Cookhouse, plus advice from LEYF.

And of course there's our fantastic seminar and masterclass programme throughout the two days, with a few tickets still up for grabs.

Don’t forget to visit the Nursery World stand to talk to our team and renew your subscription at special rates.

Make every minute count – and enjoy your day