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EYFS Practitioner Poster Gallery – Fully Funded offer
We are thrilled to invite any early years teacher/practitioner to participate in our Joyce Morris Early Years Literacies Conference, taking place on Thursday 3rd and Friday 4th July 2025 at the University of East Anglia. This two-day national event will bring together teachers, researchers, and early years professionals to explore
• digital technology use,
• practices that promote wellbeing,
• developmentally appropriate and inclusive educational practices in early childhood education.
As a valued practitioner, we would love to fully fund your attendance when you contribute to the conference by creating and presenting a poster. We will have a room for the practitioner posters at the conference and showcase the incredible everyday research and development of teaching practice that happens in classrooms and settings.
Why Participate?
This is a fantastic opportunity to share what it is like in the classroom today and inspire others by highlighting either:
• The impact that research has had on your practice or provision—how it has influenced your work or shaped new approaches.
• Research you have undertaken in your class to address the needs of children (e.g. either formally or informally as part of your professional development).
Your poster will be displayed throughout the conference, giving you the chance to engage with academics, fellow teachers, and other professionals in dynamic discussions about your work. There will also be a dedicated session for conference participants to informally talk to you about it.
What’s Included?
To make participation as accessible as possible, we are pleased to offer:
• A practitioner bursary fund which will cover supply teacher costs for your school to cover your class
• Travel expenses and overnight accommodation
• Hospitality throughout the two-day conference
• Full printing service for your poster
To support your journey, the Joyce Morris Forum coordinator will provide:
• A poster template with helpful prompts for what to include (see image below - these are suggestions, you may choose to present differently/may not address all the prompts that are given)
• Access to detailed guidance and, if desired, email dialogue and/or a one-on-one online meeting to discuss content and the process
Why This Matters
The Joyce Morris Forum is committed to celebrating and amplifying the voices of classroom teachers—your insights and everyday research are at the heart of shaping best practices in early childhood education. This conference is a unique professional development opportunity to reflect, connect, and share your expertise on a national platform.
How to Get Involved
There are limited spaces available for this opportunity, so do get in touch!
To express your interest, or if you have any questions, please contact us at e.milligan@uea.ac.uk
We can’t wait to hear your ideas and hope you’ll join us in this exciting event. Let’s celebrate and share the incredible work happening in classrooms like yours!
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