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- 11 January

The Emergent Writing Journey: from mark making to writing

This workshop looks at the development of children's writing from earlymark-making to the emergence of words and sentences. Delegates willconsider ways of assessing children's early writing, focusing onpractical strategies that adults can use to build the skills childrenwill need to be come competent and confident writers.

- London. Cost: from 120. Call 020 7612 6589 or emailcpd@ioe.ac.uk.

- 16 January

Supporting Children's Social, Emotional and Behavioural Learning

This course will focus on what we need to know about emotions andbehaviour to make positive relationships and explore ways in which wecan support children's learning. Our understanding of the role emotionplays in influencing children's behaviour can make a significant impacton the effectiveness of the strategies we use to address behaviouralissues.

- London. Cost: from 120. Call 020 7612 6589 or emailcpd@ioe.ac.uk.

- 26 January

National Campaign for real Nursery Education (NcrNE)

Delegates will have an opportunity to share their concerns and raiseissues with the committee and others regarding the Early YearsFoundation Stage, Early Years Professional status and nursery educationissues locally.

- London. Cost: free. For details call Tess Robson on 020 7641 8725.

- 13 February

Early Years Foundation Stage: Effective Preparation andImplementation

Join Nursery World for this exploration of the EYFS. Delegates willconsider its implementation, delivery and best practice. Guest speakerswill include Ruth Pimentel, national director of the FoundationStage.

- Birmingham. Cost: from 199, with discounts for booking before13 December. Visit www.eyfsconference.com or call Haymarket Conferenceson 020 8267 4011.