Cwlwm partnership training days – Diversity and belonging in the early years
10 November 2026 – Swansea.com Stadium, Landore, Swansea, SA1 2FA
12 November 2026 – Venue Cymru, Llandudno, LL30 1BB
9.00 – 15.30 – Lunch and refreshments will be provided throughout the day.
Suitable for: Cwlwm practitioners – (Early Years Wales, Mudiad Meithrin, NDNA, Coram Pacey), school-based practitioners, students and early years advisory teachers.
Join us over two days this November, in both south and north Wales, to explore diversity and belonging in the early years, alongside Ian Timbrell from ‘More Than Flags and Rainbows’. Come to learn, share and enjoy!
Our keynote speaker:
More Than Flags and Rainbows is a not‑for‑profit organisation which aims to make all schools, colleges and communities more inclusive spaces. Founded by Ian Timbrell, the organisation has worked with settings across the UK, delivering in‑person and online training to thousands of educators. They also run a growing adoption and LGBTQ+ family network in South Wales, supporting families and strengthening community connections. Ian is very excited to work with practitioners in our sector.
What the Day Will Cover:
- Core vocabulary and key concepts — building shared understanding and confidence.
- Why diversity work matters — starting from the secondary context to show how early years fits into the wider inclusion journey.
- Curriculum and representation review — practical exploration of books, role models and visitors to ensure meaningful representation.
- Choosing high‑quality diverse books — guidance on selecting resources and planning purposeful activities/ experiences.
- Working with parents and carers — including approaches for managing concerns and engaging under‑represented groups.
- Cultural appropriation vs appreciation — clear explanations with practical, real‑world examples.
Local practitioners
Practitioners from local settings will share their good practices during the day.
The whole day will be free of charge, and we look forward to seeing you.