Program 3.12.2025:

9:00–9:30 Opening words and brief overview of the project and partners

9:30–10:30 Growing into belonging. Social pedagogy as a framework in early childhood education,  Elina Nivala, Associate professor (docent) in social pedagogy, University of Eastern Finland

10:30–10:45 Break

10:45–11:15 Presentation about Social Pedagogy in Estonia

11:15–12:15 Lunch (at own expense)

12:15–13:15 Panel discussion with the participants from Finland, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania

13:15–13:35 Greetings from the associate partner, Mikko Mäkelä, Head of Early Childhood Education at Vantaa City

13:35–14:15 Coffee break

14:15–15.00 Presentation about Social Pedagogy in Latvia and Lithuania

15:00–15:30 Closing summary

The event will be held at Laurea Tikkurila campus, in the Minna Canth auditorium.