Home-Start Greater Manchester Presents: In Conversation with Dr. Dan Wuori – Playful Early Development Event

Join us for a unique event about the vital role of play in early childhood development, with internationally renowned expert Dr. Dan Wuori. The beauty of Dr Wouri’s work is that it creates a space that parents, early years professionals and policymakers can come together and learn.

The Event

Dr. Dan Wuori, Founder and President of Early Childhood Policy Solutions and a global advocate for playful learning will share his expertise on how everyday play shapes young minds and explore the science behind creating joyful, nurturing environments for children. He’ll be in conversation with Rachel Hover and guests. Rachel is a Postgraduate Researcher at Manchester Metropolitan University, a midwife and a health visitor.  She has been working alongside Home-Start for the last 4 years using appreciative conversations to listen as families share their stories of family life.  

Play isn’t just fun

Play isn’t just fun, but the foundation for a child’s future. Through playful moments, children develop language, motor skills, and emotional intelligence. This event offers an opportunity to:

• Discover how play fosters brain development.
• Gain practical tips to create meaningful learning experiences.
• Hear from a globally respected expert with over 30 years in early years leadership and research.

At Home-Start Greater Manchester, we believe in empowering parents and professionals to give children the best start in life. This event is part of our ongoing mission to champion the transformative power of play and nurture happy, thriving families.

“Our mission at Home-Start Greater Manchester is to ensure every child has the opportunity to flourish. This a rare opportunity to hear Dr. Wuori.  His work aligns beautifully with our vision, showing how playful moments create strong foundations for a lifetime of learning and growth. This event is a must-attend for anyone passionate about supporting young children’s development.”

Sarah Cook, CEO Home-Start HOST

Dr. Wuori is a leading voice in early childhood education and public policy. With over three decades of experience, he combines his expertise in research and policy with his innovative use of social media, where his daily child development lessons reach over 250,000 followers. This work was recently profiled in The New York Times, which called his X (Twitter) account “a font of delight and edification… educational, but also – put simply – awwwww.”  His book, The Daycare Myth: What We Get Wrong About Early Care and Education (and What We Should Do About It), has become a bestseller, sparking important conversations about the science of early development.

With more than 30 years of early years leadership, Dr. Dan Wuori is the Founder and President of Early Childhood Policy Solutions, a bipartisan public policy consultancy focused on the needs of young children, their families, and the early years professionals who serve them. He serves concurrently as a Strategic Advisor on Early Childhood to the Saul Zaentz Charitable Foundation. In both roles – and in his prior position as the founding Director of Early Childhood at The Hunt Institute in Cary, North Carolina – Dr. Wuori has worked alongside governors and state legislators to improve early years policy across the United States.  

 Who is the event for

Whether you’re a parent seeking to enhance your child’s learning through play or a professional eager to implement the latest research, this event will inspire, inform, and entertain. Prepare for an evening of delightful insights, practical takeaways, and a few heartwarming “aww” moments.

Book Your Spot
Seats are limited, so don’t miss out!
Tickets £12 per person
Purchase tickets on Eventbrite here

When:

Monday, 24 March 2025
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Where:

Friends Meeting House
6 Mount St, Manchester, M2 5NS