A FORMER Strictly Come Dancing star is set to be a special guest at a childcare and early years education event in Coventry.
The Childcare and Education Expo offers visitors opportunities for collaboration as well as personal and professional development.
Over 80 companies will showcase latest products and resources and the event will see more speakers than before.
It will take place at Coventry Building Society Arena on September 27 and 28, with Kate Silverton, also known for her role as a BBC News presenter, opening the Expo on the Saturday.
Kate will lead a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) seminar for visitors.
Stephen Morgan MP, the newly-appointed minister for early education at the department of education, will also be delivering a speech at the event.
Dr Alistair Bryce-Clegg, award-winning early years author, blogger, product designer and advocate of PLAY, will launch the show on the Friday and run two CPD seminars, along with many more speakers.
Ben Kinston-Hughes, international keynote speaker, writer and multi award-winning trainer, will host a book signing at the event which will include a new What’s My Why Wall feature, celebrating the early years sector through words of encouragement and wisdom, and free wellbeing workshops.
Elizabeth Hearn, marketing executive from the Childcare and Education Expo, said: “This event really is a must for anyone who works in the industry.
“It helps to inspire and drive the future of early years education and is also a fun day out for all who attend.
“This year’s event will be bigger than ever and we are pleased to have a brilliant line-up of special guests set to join us across the two days.”
This year’s Expo will also have a share and support hub, offering free round-table sessions, and a Little Learners LIVE area, delivered by YPO.
