NUT play conference - Time to play? Not just a Foundation Stage issue
This conference for teachers and local authority personnel who have responsibility for curriculum and play issues includes a range of workshops, with at least two relevant to each key stage or to local authorities.
London. E-mail j.pitt@nut.org.uk or call 020 7380 4834 for costs and further information.
2 March
Joint working between OTs and SLTs in managing children with autism and social communication difficulties
An opportunity to gain insight into sensory issues in autism and related disorders, and increase understanding of joint working and the benefits for children.
London. Cost: 80 including lunch. E-mai: info@speech-lang.org.uk or call 020 7383 3834.
16 March
Fostering children's emotional and social skills through the development of emotional literacy/ emotional intelligence
Participants can gain an overview of what emotional intelligence is about and what they can do to improve both their own and their pupil's emotional awareness, understanding and behaviour, with practical workshops on planning for the Foundation Stage curriculum.
London. Cost: from 80. Visit www.info@speech-lang.org.uk or call 020 7383 3834.
17 March
Time talking together
A day conference in partnership with Cheshire Sure Start and Early Education. Delegates will look at the future of children's care and well-being, talking and listening to children. This conference aims to offer inspirational speakers, provide a welcoming atmosphere and reflect on present practice.
London. Cost: from 65. Call 020 7539 5400 or visit www.early-education.org.uk
