International Study and Shadow Tour
Start Date
27 September 2026
Duration
5 days in person
Cost
£1,150 + VAT per person
(Includes lunch and refreshments Monday–Friday)
Location
West Sussex (near Gatwick Airport), UK
In-person professional learning
Event Overview
The International Playoneers Study Tour is a Reggio-inspired professional learning journey designed for early childhood leaders working with children aged 0–8.
Across five immersive days in the UK, participants engage in studio-based learning, setting visits and professional dialogue to support reflection and implementation.
Grounded in the Playoneering® approach, the programme focuses on how educators design intentional environments, provocations and interactions that support deep thinking and enquiry.
Led by Hayley Peacock & expert Atelieristas from UK settings rated Outstanding + triple Exceptional (Ofsted). Partners with the Fondazione Reggio Children on the Roots to Routes Project.
Programme Structure
Participants attend immersive studio days within the Playoneering® Studio, exploring atelier environments including light, materials, graphics and loose parts.
These sessions create space for deep reflection, hands-on exploration and professional dialogue. Features training and workshops led by Hayley Peacock and the pedagogy team. These days create space for deep reflection, collaborative enquiry and hands-on exploration of Playoneering practice.
Setting Visits
Participants visit some of Little Barn Owls settings and Atelier 21 Future School, observing Playoneering® pedagogy in action and engaging with leaders and practitioners.
Shadowing day
One immersive Shadow Days at our early childhood settings offering opportunities to observe pedagogical leadership in action, engage in professional dialogue and deepen understanding of reflective practice within established Playoneering contexts.
The Shape of the Week
This study tour has been thoughtfully designed as a rhythm of immersion, dialogue and reflection – creating space for ideas to evolve and practice to deepen over time.
Sun 27 Sep - Arrival & Connection
We begin by coming together as a learning community. An informal welcome, with wild swimming and a shared BBQ at the International Playoneering Studio, offers time to connect, settle and begin the journey together.
Mon 28 Sep - Studio Immersion
A full studio day dedicated to workshops and professional dialogue with Hayley Peacock and her pedagogy team. Expect provocations, shared thinking and opportunities to explore practice through a Playoneering lens./p>
Tue 29 Sep - Encounters with Practice
Visits to Little Barn Owls Woodland Nursery and Atelier 21 School offer rich insight into Reggio-inspired environments in action. The afternoon returns to the studio for workshops and CPD, creating space to reflect on what has been seen and experienced.
Wed 30 Sep & Th 1 Oct - Deepening Through Practice
Across these two days, the group will move between shadowing in settings and studio-based workshops and CPD. Working in two smaller groups, participants will alternate experiences – spending one day immersed in practice alongside educators, and one day in the studio engaging in dialogue, reflection and pedagogical exploration. This rhythm allows for both depth of observation and time to think together about what is unfolding.
Fri 2 Oct - Reflection & Cultural Exploration
We close with a reflective morning – capturing learning, sharing insights and considering next steps. An optional half-day cultural visit to Brighton offers a final opportunity to connect, notice and be inspired beyond the studio.
What the Programme Includes
- 5 days immersive Reggio-inspired studio and atelier experiences
- Workshops led by Hayley Peacock and Atelieristas from Little Barn Owls Nurseries
- Direct insight into our partnership with the Fondazione Reggio Children through the “Roots to Routes” project
- Visits to Little Barn Owls early childhood settings, Atelier 21 and the International Playoneering Studio
- Real examples of long-term enquiry-based learning (ages 0–8)
- 30+ hours of certificated CPD
- Set on a farm in West Sussex with opportunities for networking, reflection and cultural experiences including Wild Swimming!
Who This Programme Is For
This programme is ideal for:
- Early Years leaders, managers and senior practitioners
- Nursery owners and pedagogical leads
- Educators leading practice across the 0–5 age range
- International settings seeking to embed Reggio-inspired Playoneering® practice
What You Will Gain
By the end of the programme, you will:
- Deepen your understanding of Reggio-inspired Playoneering® pedagogy
- Learn how to design intentional environments and provocations
- Strengthen leadership across your team
- Develop a clear approach to enquiry-based learning
- Build confidence in leading change
- Join an international network of Playoneering® educators
The Hayley Peacock Consultancy and Mentoring Team
Hayley Peacock
Founder & CEO, Hayley Peacock Education
Charlotte Bateman
Operations Director, Little Barn Owls Nurseries
Kerry Smith
Head of Learning, Little Barn Owls Nurseries
Alice Fisher
Atelierista and Pedagogical Lead
Fay Mugridge
Pedagogical Co-ordinator
Joanna Huang
Pedagogical Co-ordinator
Ready to Become a Playoneer?
This programme is designed for leaders who want to think deeply about pedagogy, design meaningful environments and lead change with clarity and confidence.
Places are limited. Early booking is recommended.
A minimum of 2 delegates per setting is advised.
Cost £1150+VAT
To reserve your place or request an invoice:
info@hayleypeacockeducation.co.uk
