Organising the learning day
Delegates will be able to 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 children's 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.
11 DECEMBER
The Future of Early Years Inspection and Regulation
This conference will support those working in early years to respond to recent legislation, including the roll-out of the Early Years Foundation Stage, the merging of the Birth to Three Matters Framework and the original Foundation Stage and the duties associated with the Education and Inspections Act 2006.
- London. Cost: from £199 plus VAT. Call 020 7324 4330 or visit www.neilstewartassociates.com.
13 DECEMBER
In Shape and Feeling Good: Family Learning - a Recipe for Success
This course will help practitioners to provide young children with a range of practical experiences and visual models to promote their understanding of cardinal and ordinal numbers. The day looks at using counting frames, beadstrings, number tracks and number lines in a range of activities. It will also consider the importance of consistent mental strategies and written methods throughout the primary phase.
- London. Cost: from £60 plus VAT. Visit www.familylearningnetwork.com.
13 FEBRUARY 2008
Early Years Foundation Stage: Effective Preparation and Implementation
Join Nursery World for this exploration of the EYFS. Conference delegates will consider implementation, delivery and best practice. Among the guest speakers will be Ruth Pimentel, national director of the Foundation Stage.
- Birmingham. Cost: from £199. For more information visit www.eyfsconference.com or phone Haymarket Conferences 020 8267 4011.
