School-based nurseries: creating child-centred environments at the heart of communities

21 Oct 2026
Build & Rebuild the Estate Stage
Department for Education , Build & Rebuild the Estate Stage

Nurseries are at the heart of a vibrant community and vital for children and their families. This session will explore how we are achieving safe, sustainable and inclusive environments for our youngest learners.

 

Chairperson
Jennifer Singer
Jennifer Singer, Head of Technical Assurance (Design) - Department for Education
John Winstanley
John Winstanley, Head of Delivery and Assurance - Department for Education
Speakers
Samantha Powell
Samantha Powell, Head of Forward Planning - Department for Education
Dr Gemma Goldenberg
Dr Gemma Goldenberg, Deputy Director - Institute for the Science of Early Years and Youth (ISEY) - University of East London
Matt Carroll
Matt Carroll, Principal - Rushbrook Primary Academy
Carol Lees
Carol Lees, Partner - Hawkins\Brown