Inspiring Practice in Early Education: research, reflection, debate.This conference by TACTYC (Training, Advancement and Co-operation inTeaching Young Children) will focus on the implications of research forearly years practice, particularly in relation to play in earlylearning, with a stimulating range of seminars and keynote speakers. -Milton Keynes. Cost: members 200, non-members 220;Saturday-only, unwaged and groups rates available. Visitwww.tactyc.org.uk.
11 NOVEMBER
More of Me: Jabadao Briefing Seminar. Chaired by Baroness EstelleMorris, this seminar will look at how child-led movement play promoteslearning, health and active well-being, using evidence from ten years ofnational research. Workshops, presentations and exhibitions will focuson the six areas of learning in the EYFS and seven aspects ofwell-being. - Leeds. Cost: From 175. Visit www.jabadao.org orcall 0113 236 3311.
30 NOVEMBER
Policies for Families - Children and Choices. This conference,introduced by Dr Katherine Rake, new chief executive of the Family andParenting Institute, will look at family policy now and into the future,with an emphasis on interventions and services. - London. Cost:conference rate 325, public sector rate 225, supportedrate 180, all plus VAT. Visitwww.familyandparenting.org/event.
1 DECEMBER
Child Poverty ten years on - bringing the 2020 vision into perspective.Key topics at this 4Children conference include ending child poverty -breaking the cycle; integrated services - the key to reducing childpoverty; the role of schools and communities in reducing child poverty;and early intervention. Keynote speakers include Kate Green, chiefexecutive of Child Poverty Action Group, and Sally Knock, delivery teamleader for the Child Poverty Unit at the Department of Children, Schoolsand Families. - London. Cost: from 155 plus VAT. Visitwww.4children.org.uk.
