17 January - Reflecting on early childhood leadership - This conference aims to provide participants with fresh opportunities to consider the characteristics of Early Childhood leadership, with a look at the wide range of leadership activities, findings from a research project across a range of settings, and examples of effectiveness in early childhood leadership. - London. Cost: from £176.25. Visit www.early-education.org.uk.
26 January - National Campaign for real Nursery Education (NcrNE) - Delegates will have an opportunity to share their concerns and raise issues with the committee and others regarding the Early Years Foundation Stage, Early Years Professional status and nursery education issues locally. - London. Cost: free. For details call Tess Robson on 020 7641 8725..
13 February - Early Years Foundation Stage: Effective Preparation and Implementation - Join Nursery World for this exploration of the EYFS. Delegates will consider its implementation, delivery and best practice. Guest speakers will include Ruth Pimentel, national director of the Foundation Stage. - Birmingham. Cost: from £199, with discounts for booking before 13 December. Visit www.eyfsconference.com or call Haymarket Conferences on 020 8267 4011.
