2026 is designated as the National Year of Reading. In this keynote, award-winning author and Early Years expert Laura Henry-Allain MBE will speak about the importance of books and how they lay the foundations for a child’s lifelong learning.

Laura will discuss why diverse and inclusive books matter to every child, and how reading a range of books opens children’s minds to the global village that they live in.

Laura will also talk about how we must include parents in supporting teaching and learning at home by sharing books, which can have a profound impact on family learning.

You will also have the opportunity to purchase Laura’s bestselling books, which she will personally sign for you.