Thriving Lives In Early Years Launch Event
- Organised by: SCiP Alliance
- Date: 20th April 2026 from 09:30 to 15:30
- Location: The Studio, Birmingham, B2 5EP
About the Event
Join us for the launch of Thriving Lives in Early Years, presenting new research into the experiences and needs of children from Armed Forces families and introducing the Thriving Lives Toolkit for Early Years Practitioners.
Programme
Morning Session : 🕒 9:30am – 1:00pm
Research findings, policy implications, expert insights
Networking Lunch : 🍽️ 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Open to all attendees
Afternoon Session : 🕒 12:00pm – 3:30pm
Practical workshops, toolkit exploration & insights
Who Should Attend
- Early Years Practitioners: Full day recommended. If attending part‑day, the afternoon session offers practical workshops and case studies.
- Local Authorities, Family Federations, Charities, Funders & Wider Stakeholders working in Early Years: morning session provides the most relevant strategic and research insights. You are warmly welcome to stay for the full day to hear from pilot settings and explore implementation in practice.
- Researchers & Policymakers working in Early Years: The morning session is recommended for research findings and policy discussion
Register Your Place
Free Event
A certificate of attendance will be provided to Early Years practitioners
A Milestone for the Thriving Lives Journey
This occasion marks a key milestone in the Alliance’s mission to support thriving lives from birth through to adulthood. The research being unveiled plays a pivotal role in shaping the Thriving Lives Toolkit for Early Years, bringing us closer to our ambitious goal of developing a cohesive 0-25 suite of resources for educational settings.
The Thriving Lives Toolkit for Early Years is being developed through rigorous research and evidence‑informed practice, building on the success of the existing Thriving Lives Toolkit for Schools, which is already used across the UK to improve practice for Service children and wider cohorts.
Taking place during the Month of the Military Child, the event comes at a timely moment to demonstrate your commitment to supporting Service children.
Thriving Lives in Early Years forms part of the Thriving Through Childhood and Beyond project, led by the Naval Children’s Charity in partnership with the SCiP Alliance. It has been made possible through the generous support of the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust.
We look forward to celebrating this significant milestone with you and embarking on the next phase of this vital journey.
