26 November; Mathematics through stories in the Foundation Stage. This course examines how stories both familiar and less well-known provide a springboard for problem solving, reasoning and numeracy. It will look more closely at familiar, high quality fiction and also consider maths from traditional tales, evaluate number books and explore the possibility for developing maths experience from stories. Some role-plays will be planned. London. Cost £140 plus VAT. Call Sheila Givens on 020 7684 3324 or visit www.beam.co.uk.
29 November; Organising the learning day; Delegates will consider how to establish a learning environment that encourages independence, plan for play to take place alongside adult-initiated learning, plan a curriculum that accommodates children's interests while meeting the teacher's objectives, develop the role of the teacher and other adults in supporting learning and assess attainment and progress as part of the learning day. London. Cost: from £120 plus VAT. Visit www.early-education.org.uk or call 020 7539 5400..
13 February 2008; Early Years Foundation Stage: Effective Preparation and Implementation; Join Nursery World for this exploration of the EYFS. Delegates will consider implementation, delivery and best practice. Guest speakers will include Ruth Pimentel, national director of the Foundation Stage. Birmingham. Cost: from £199. Visit www.eyfsconference.com or call Haymarket Conferences on 020 8267 4011.
