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Janthea Brigden shares insights, tips and inclusive ideas for event, exhibition, conference, congress and festival organisers including children at their events.

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November 2024

Why do we need men in childcare?

This International Mens Day let’s strive to make childcare equal, balanced and inclusive. For every child, for every family, and for every Early Years professional.

October 2024

Eventprofs, do you Know your ‘Lost’ from your ‘Missing and Found’ child? Why you need to!

Did you know that there is a distinct difference between ‘lost’ ‘missing’ and ‘found’ children at events? Do you, and your event team know the difference? It can make all the difference!

September 2024

Making conferences more inclusive: The crucial role of crèches

Jill Hawkins explores the role of childcare in making events, exhibitions and conferences more inclusive

August 2024

Male, female or unisex baby change facilities? What do organisers and venues need to know?

Why are parents still having to change their little one in their buggy, on the side of a sink or even on the floor at events!?

July 2024

Do you know a ‘Yawn Fest’ from a ‘Slay’? Making the most of inclusive family events!

If you want an inclusive family event, you better be aiming for a ‘Slay’!

July 2024

Understanding your legal responsibilities to children as an event organiser.

As an event organiser, your responsibilities extend beyond the logistical and creative aspects of your event – do you know yours?

June 2024

Do you know your “Walt” from your ‘Disney’ #Eventprofs? Is there still a place for codewords at events?

The short answer is no, but strangely, codewords seem to be common practice at events - do you still use them?

May 2024

Is your lost child policy fit for purpose?

You may know that you need to have a lost child policy for your event, but when was the last time you updated yours? And what did you do with it when you did update it?

April 2024

What is a child-friendly event and why should your event consider being one?

The what, why and how of hosting events that cater to both adults and children - your ultimate guide to child-friendly events!

April 2024

Is your conference child friendly?

Ellie Evans asks how far meetings organisers have come, and how far they need to go - when it comes to the conference parent trap.

March 2024

Event Professionals – Do You Know Your… legal requirement from your best practice?

Are you looking after the children at your events? When it comes to best practice and legal responsibility do you know the difference?