Childcare and Employers 2006 - tax update, case studies and encouraging employee take-up
This conference will focus on employers' practical experiences of introducing and managing childcare schemes, including issues of communication, encouraging rates of employee awareness and take-up of childcare schemes.
London. Cost: from 249 + VAT. Call 020 7403 3990 or visit www.symposium-events.co.uk
20 September
Oxfordshire Forest Schools Project taster day
For early years practitioners, headteachers and advisory staff. Delegates will learn about the organisation of the Oxfordshire Forest Schools Project, visit a Forest School Site, link Forest School experiences with the rest of the Foundation Stage and address health and safety issues and financial implications.
Oxford. Cost: from 105 + VAT. Book online at www.early-education.org.uk or call 020 7539 5400
22 September
Transitions - bridges or barriers?
This conference will explore the challenges for young children in transition and the effect on their feelings and self-esteem, issues for children and parents for successful transition, and how to facilitate smooth transitions within and between settings.
Coventry. Cost: from 30. Book online at www.early-education.org.uk
or call 020 7539 5400
27 September
Improving standards in writing through paper technology
This course will look at ways of improving standards of writing in line with the National Curriculum and National Literacy Strategy, and will offer ideas for practical tasks such as paper technology projects, using only paper, scissors and glue. There will also be an emphasis on motivating boys to write.
Reading. Cost: from 85
Call 0118 378 8820 or visit www.ncll.org.uk
Alan Bentley is chairman of the Childcare Corporation
