This conference will share examples of good practice relating to aspectsof the Scottish Government and COSLA's Early Years Framework. Delegateswill hear from early years professionals who have been successful intaking forward the framework's key messages, and explore connections toCurriculum For Excellence. Glasgow. Cost: 115. E-mailveronica@eltconsultants.co.uk
12 JUNE - Deaf Parenting UK Conference 2009: Education, Education,Education.
The aim of this conference is to identify gaps and raise awareness ofthe needs of deaf parents, helping them to access children's educationand know their rights and entitlements. It will provide an opportunityfor both deaf parents and service providers to express concerns abouteducation and increase awareness in nurseries, primary schools and otherchildcare settings. London. Cost: Professionals and service providers,80; deaf parents/families 5. E-mail info@deafparent.org.ukor text 07789 027186
18 JUNE - Involving Parents - Lessons from the work in Tower Hamlets onthe Parents as Partners in Early Learning Programme
Members of the Early Learning Mentors team will share with delegates tothis Early Education day conference how they have developed a range ofsuccessful strategies to work in partnership with parents, focusing onboys and communication skills, and how this has been extended to othergroups. London. Cost: EE members 150 plus VAT, non-members 180 plus VAT. Visit www.early-education.org.uk
2 JULY - Everybody Out
Led by Annie Davy from Learning Through Landscapes and Helen Tovey ofRoehampton University, this Early Education conference will explore whythe outdoors is important and how to address issues of risk and safety,and consider design for play. There will also be a chance to getinvolved in activities to support health, family and community. London.Cost: EE members 150 plus VAT, non-members 180 plus VAT.Visit www.early-education.org.uk
