Date: 10^th March 2026

Time: 6.30pm – 8.30pm with refreshments served from 6pm

Ticket Price: £10 a ticket for past and present FE/HE students

                      £15 for externals. 

Venue: University Centre Weston Winter Gardens, North, Royal Parade, Weston-Super-Mare BS23 1AJ

A bit about Kerry: Kerry is an early year’s specialist, author, and lecturer whose work champions neurodiversity-affirming practice, anti-ableism, and inclusive pedagogy. She is the founder of Diverse Pathways for Early Childhood, a project reimagining child development guidance by centring strengths, identities, and diverse ways of being. Her latest book, Neurodiversity-Affirming Practice in Early Childhood: An Empowering Guide to Diverse Development and Play (Routledge, 2025), offers practical tools for educators. Currently completing an Educational Doctorate on self-directed play in neurodivergent children. Kerry is passionate about reframing early childhood education away from compliance and normalisation towards practice that honours autonomy, relationships, and diverse developmental pathways.

Visit: https://www.eyfs4me.com/

Overview of Event:

This event will appeal to all those working within early years and primary education.  A not to be missed opportunity to explore diversifying child development through divergent pathways and advocating for neurodiverse children.

 Additional Information:

Parking is available at the Sovereign Centre Car Park, The Sovereign Centre, Unit 2 High St, Weston-Super-Mare, BS23 1HLP. Please contact Liz Provis with any queries on 01934 411164 or liz.provis@weston.ac.uk