This one-day workshop examines the ways in which children experiencechange and loss, from small everyday losses to significant life eventssuch as family breakdown and bereavement. Participants will exploreeffective ways to help children accommodate change, and practical skillsand strategies to help children work through these events in a positiveway. - Glasgow. Cost: 145 (discounts available). Visitwww.childreninscotland.org.uk or phone 0131 222 2405
21 May - Using Maths Creatively and Effectively
This course by BEAM aims to help Key Stage One teachers to provide a widerange of tasks that help children develop their reasoning, patternspotting, logical thinking and communication skills alongside theirknowledge of facts and strategies, with the goal of developing creativeand confident mathematicians. Delegates will identify problems andstrategies to tackle them and see how to use equipment to encourageflexibility and tenacity in young learners. - London. Cost: 145plus VAT. Visit www.beam.co.uk or phone 020 7684 3324
10 June - Outdoor learning
Practitioners will be provided with a step-by-step guide to creating anoutdoor classroom in order to support the Early Years Foundation Stage andmaking the transition to Year 1 with outdoor learning, health and safetyaspects and risk assessments. They will look at case studies and examplesof best practice and identify possible sources of funding. - London. Cost:230 plus VAT. Visit www.osiriseducational.co.uk or call 0808 1605160
22 June - Preparing for Ofsted Under the EYFS
This hands-on course will help early years settings ensure they areeffectively meeting statutory obligations as well as the highestexpectations for their next Ofsted inspection. Examples will be providedof observations and assessments, planning tools and checklists. -Manchester. Cost: 249 plus VAT. Visit www.osiriseducational.co.ukor phone 0808 160 5160
