Understanding the role of the key person working with babies andtoddlers - Participants in this group will have the opportunity todiscuss how they see their role as a key person, and consider how todevelop their practice to provide intimate, playful and responsive carefor babies and toddlers. The group will be facilitated by Julian Grenierand draw on the experiences of developing the extended provision at KateGreenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre in London. - London.Cost: 50. E-mail julian.grenier@islington.gov.uk
10 June
It's not just baby talk - building early language and literacy - Thiscourse will look at how speech and language is learned and the role ofthe adult's relationship in this. The session also looks at practicalways to support language learning and early literacy skills, and how tohelp babies and toddlers who are learning a home language alongsideEnglish. - London. Cost: 120 including lunch. Call 020 7612 6589or e-mail cpd@ioe.ac.uk.
21 June
When will they ever learn? What influences early years policy - At thisannual conference of the National Campaign for Real Nursery Education,speakers include Dr Dominic Wyse, senior lecturer in early years andprimary education, University of Cambridge; Jan Dubiel, Foundation StageProfile manager, National Assessment Agency; and Pauline Trudell, earlyyears advisor. - London. Cost: from 30. Visit www.ncne.co.uk ore-mail juliebisset@yahoo.co.uk.
19-20 June
Your invitation to inspiration: The NDNA Annual Conference and Awards -The National Day Nurseries Association conference features an array ofspeakers and workshops designed to help delegates strengthen theirnursery businesses and find solutions to forthcoming challengesincluding the EYFS, flexible working and becoming a 'green' business.Speakers include Beverley Hughes MP, Professor Mary Rudolf and SarahJackson, CEO of Working Families. - Manchester. Cost: from 180plus VAT. Visit www.ndna.org.uk or call 01484 407070.
