Delegates will hear how to creatively facilitate effective outdoorlearning and play while meeting the needs of the children and fulfillingthe requirements of the EYFS. Topics include continuous provision, therole of the adult, observation, assessment and planning, engaging boys,nought-to-threes provision, and how to stick to a budget. Key speakersinclude Wendy Titman, Diane Rich of Rich Learning Opportunities, AnnieDavy of Learning Through Landscapes, and Nursery World deputy editorRuth Thomson. - London. Cost: from 324 plus VAT. Visitwww.outdoorplayconference.com
23 NOVEMBER - Allergies, Anaphylaxis and Epi-Pens
This course will show early years practitioners how to keep thenecessary and appropriate records and protocols for allergy sufferers,how to store prescribed medications and how to safely administermedication using an epi-pen. - Croydon. Cost: 30. E-mailtraining@futureworks.org.uk or call 020 8916 2078
24 NOVEMBER - Meeting the needs of the youngest children in the EYFS
Participants in this Early Education course for those working withchildren from birth to around 43 months will explore some reasons andmethods for implementing key caring for babies and young children andconsider how this approach benefits the children and their parents. -London. Cost: members 150, non-members 180. Visitwww.early-education.org.uk
22-23 JANUARY 2010 - Nursery world show
This two-day event is the perfect opportunity for anyone in the earlyyears to get real, practical support and ideas. Seminars and practicalworkshops are led by key figures including Julian Grenier, head of KateGreenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre, and Mary Dickins, seniorlecturer at London Metropolitan University. Topics include InclusiveEnvironments for the EYFS, Child Behaviour and Treasure Baskets andHeuristic Play. There will also be an exhibition and live theatre stage.- London. Cost: entrance free, seminars from 10 each if you bookby 30 October and pre-register online. Visitwww.nurseryworldshow.com
