Participants in this free half-day taster will take part in earthactivities, learning how to introduce forest school sessions in their ownsetting, gaining an understanding of what forest school is and how it canbe used in both urban and rural environments. Practitioners will have ahands-on introduction to using tools, including health and safetyelements and ways children can use tools safely and effectively. - DuchyCollege, Cornwall. Free. E-mail tracey.maciver@duchy.ac.uk or phone 01579372269
29 September, Observation, Assessment and Planning Workshop
This workshop offers a practical guide to delivering top-qualityobservations that translate into best-practice planning. Share your OAPchallenges with your peers and focus on the practicalities of OAP foryour specific setting. This workshop runs alongside Nursery World's 'EYFSOne Year On' conference (below). - Birmingham. Cost: from 199.Visit www.eyfsconference.com or call 020 8267 4011
30 September, Implementing the Early Years Foundation Stage: One Year On- Moving Forwards
A year on from implementation, what challenges are practitioners facingunder the EYFS? This one-day conference will examine how the EYFS hasbeen received, interpreted and implemented by early years professionals.Practical advice will be offered by Ofsted officials, outstanding-ratedand award-winning settings, and local authority early years teams. -Birmingham. Cost: from 299. Visit www.eyfsconference.com or call020 8267 40111
11 November, More of Me: Jabadao Briefing Seminar
Chaired by Baroness Estelle Morris, this seminar will look at howchild-led movement play fuels learning, health and active well-being.Recommendations for future practice will be shared through keynotespeeches, workshops, presentations and exhibitions, which will focus onthe six areas of learning in the EYFS and seven aspects of well-being. -Leeds. Cost: from 175. Visit www.jabadao.org or call 0113 2363311.
