Thriving in Reception – Have your say! - 4th March 2026 - Online

The Department for Education is excited to be engaging with Associations to provoke some powerful discussions about what it means to “thrive in Reception” in public education.

In 2025, EdSA was pleased to be part of the “Reception Thinklab” that collaboratively worked to produce these provocations, and now we are proud to get those conversations started!

OUR SHARED PURPOSE: To start the conversation and reflections about “Thriving in Reception – Privileging Joy through Play, Identity and Connection”

WHEN: Three opportunities to join the conversation!

• Saturday 14th March, 9.30-12noon, EDC - Click to register for this date

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• Wednesday 4th March, 7-8.30pm, ONLINE - Register by clicking on the Blue "register" button

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• Thursday 5th March, 4.30-6.30pm, EDC - Click to register for this date

WHO SHOULD COME?

If you are passionate about the Reception year of learning and you want to learn more, as you chat and discuss with others – then get involved and come along!

DO YOU NEED DO ANYTHING AS A PARTICIPANT?

There will be some pre-reading – the discussion paper, other than that we just want your curiosity, your wisdom and your passion!

We look forward to seeing you there, as we collaboratively work to ensure that every child has the best possible start within their first year at school.