Self-evaluation in preparation for Ofsted inspection
For headteachers of maintained nursery schools and children's centres that developed from nursery schools. Delegates will consider issues that arise when filling in their SEF, share ideas of responding to the five outcomes for children and review issues from recent Ofsted inspections.
London. Cost: from 95. Call 020 7539 5400 or e-mail
ella@early-education.org.uk.
No more bits and pieces! - for children with multiple/complex needs and their families
This conference will explore programme integration in the arenas of therapy, teaching, portage, play and daily-living activity in pre-school, nursery, primary and residential school.
Birmingham. Cost: sliding scale of charges: one place for 195, down to six places for 95 each. Visit www.icwhatsnew.com or e-mail p.limbrick@virgin.net or call 01905 232 555.
Difficult, demanding and different children: behaviour management for early years
This will explore issues that lead to behaviour problems in terms of risk factors within the child and the impact of the family and community; also looking at management of behaviour and danger signals, covert/overt behaviour, conflict management and emotional intelligence.
London. Cost: 100. Visit www.ioe.ac.uk or e-mail
cpd.inset@ioe.ac.uk.
3 March
Think again about drawing
Early years practitioners, managers and advisory staff can gain a greater understanding of drawing as a powerful symbol system.
London. Cost: from 95. Call 020 7539 5400 or e-mail
ella@early-education.org.uk.
For more courses, see www.nurseryworld.co.uk/training/courses_conferences.
