Early Years Open Space UK 2025

A day of connection, curiosity, and co-creation for everyone passionate about early years.

Early Years Open Space UK Event

We would like to welcome you to the online home of Early Years Open Space UK. Here on this website you will find introductory information about our inaugural event on Saturday 8th November from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm at Cosy Direct. Below you will also find details on how to book your ticket and how to contact us.

Your hosts for Early Years Open Space UK

Angelica and Zoe have been inspired to create this event using the Open Space format in order to facilitate a space for conversations that matter.

After attending a transformational Open Space event organised by her colleagues from the world of Internal Family Systems, Zoe understood the huge potential for impact and action that lies at the heart of this format. Teaming up with Angelica, together they are creating a space where everyone who is passionate about early years can respond to the pressures and possibilities the sector is currently facing with care, courage and creativity.

Our theme for the day is how can we open space to shape the future of early years from policy to practice? We are truly excited about welcoming you as we explore this question together and believe your presence can make a difference.

What is Open Space?

The Open Space format is not a training, or a conference. There are no keynotes, no scheduled workshops, and no presentations. Instead, this is a gathering shaped entirely by those who attend on the day — their passions, their questions, and their willingness to explore. There is no hierarchy here. No experts at the front. Just people in a circle, ready to listen, share, challenge, support and grow.

This event is grounded in trust: trust that the right people will come, that the most important conversations will emerge, and that meaningful change begins with dialogue. You are invited because your voice, your experiences, and your questions matter.

Why you should attend

We are not gathering to find the ‘right’ answers — but to ask better questions, build deeper connections, and begin new conversations that will ripple beyond the room.

Whether you have an urgent issue to explore, a quiet curiosity to follow, or simply a desire to connect with others in the profession, Early Years Open Space offers you a chance to co-create important conversations and actions, build community, and reflect on how we can shape the future of early years from policy to practice together.

All we ask from you is to bring your passion for what truly matters, be open to surprise, comfortable with ‘not-knowing’ outcomes and trust in the process.

The gathering takes place at Cosy Direct in Staffordshire and we are very grateful for their support and enthusiasm for our inaugural event.

Important Information

Tickets are non-refundable
We endeavour to cater for allergies and dietary requirements stated at ticket order
This is an over 16’s only event
Parking is available free of charge at the venue
Please note the venue has limited accessibility – unfortunately there is no wheelchair access

Ticket purchase

The tickets for Early Years Open Space are limited so we encourage you to please purchase your space as soon as possible. Please be aware that as places are limited we will be operating on a first come, first served basis. We will operate a waiting list in case there are any cancellations in the final couple of weeks before the event.

COST: £50.00 A wholesome lunch together with refreshments throughout the day will be provided.

We want to make this event accessible, so if the charge is prohibitive for you, please do get in touch with us and we will try to help where possible.

Ticket sales will close on Friday 31st October 2025 and may close earlier if sold out.

Once you have purchased your ticket you will receive a confirmation email from [email protected] with all of the event details, please check your junk folder.