The Power of Shared Learning: Why CPD Works Best in a Community

If you’ve ever left a training day feeling genuinely inspired — the kind where ideas start flowing before you’re even back in your setting — it probably wasn’t just because of the slides or handouts.

It was because of the people around you.

In early years, we learn best together.

From the colleague who finds a creative way to turn a tough morning around, to the practitioner who reminds you that play and patience often solve more than paperwork ever could — those shared moments of learning are what keep us growing.

When We Learn Together, We All Get Better

There’s something powerful about being in a room full of people who just get it.

You swap stories, laugh about the things only other early years educators understand, and realise that everyone faces similar challenges.

Suddenly, you’re not learning alone — you’re part of a team that’s figuring things out together.

When whole nursery teams or groups from the same setting take part in CPD together, it builds momentum.

You come back with shared ideas, a common language, and a sense that you’re all moving in the same direction — towards calmer environments and more confident children.

Real Ideas for Real Life in the Setting

The best kind of CPD doesn’t leave you wondering how to use what you’ve learned.

It’s hands-on, practical, and full of things you can try the very next morning — no overthinking required.

And when you can talk about it with others, test it out, and reflect as a group, that’s when new approaches really start to stick.

A Chance to Reconnect With Why You Do This Work

Let’s be honest — early years is full-on.

Between planning, nappies, and never-ending observations, it’s easy to forget how good it feels to learn something new.

Spending time with others who love this work can remind you why you started — and help you bring that spark back into your daily routine.

Join Us for CPD Saturday

If you’re ready for a day that leaves you recharged and full of practical ideas, join us for CPD Saturday on 15 November at Media Rotana Hotel, Dubai.

It’s a full day of hands-on workshops led by experienced trainers who understand what real life in early years looks like — from phonics and maths to movement, inclusion, and communication.

Come for the learning, stay for the conversations — and leave with ideas you’ll actually use on Monday.

🎟 Book your sessions now: eyes-me.com/cpd-saturday