London South Early Years Stronger Practice Hub

London south ey spb

London South Early Years Stronger Practice Hub is based at Charles Dickens Primary and Nursery School in Borough. They work with early years settings and childminders to address the impact of the pandemic on young children by:

  • Working collaboratively with local nurseries and childminders to identify priorities in their region.
  • Sharing effective practice through webinars, face to face events, newsletters and blogs.
  • Supporting existing local networks, and establishing new ones.
  • Delivering evidence-informed professional development programmes in collaboration with the EEF.

As an existing Research School, London South EY Practice Hub have a track record of supporting leaders and practitioners to understand and apply evidence in their contexts, to deliver better outcomes for our youngest children.

Click here for more information

Local Authorities covered:

Bexley, Bromley, Croydon, Ealing, Greenwich, Hammersmith and Fulham, Hillingdon, Hounslow, Kingston upon Thames, Lambeth, Lewisham, Merton, Richmond upon Thames, Southwark, Sutton, Wandsworth

Maths Champions- funded programme from NDNA

Maths Champions is an online professional development programme with 12 months access. The aim of this innovative programme is to improve children’s maths outcomes by providing access to a range of bespoke online training, evaluative tools and resources which can all be used to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence of practitioners working in your setting.  

Scan the QR Code or click on the link below to register your interest.

Maths Champions Expression of Interest FormMaths champions

Training and Events 2025-26

The Early Years Stronger Practice Hub work is carried out by their lead practitioners and partner organisations across South London. If you’d like to access support or training get in touch with Hub Lead Nicola McGarrell: nmcgarrell@londonsouthtsh.org