Focusing on inclusion for the early years, this conference aims tostimulate debate about gender, race and disability. Participants willexplore whether the commitment to make every child really matter isreflected in current local and national strategies. Speakers includeSteve Alexander, chief executive of the Pre-school Learning Alliance,and Martin Narey, chief executive of Barnado's. - Milton Keynes. Cost:145 plus VAT.Visit www.pre-school.org.uk/events/changing-attitudes/2009 or call 01908266 681
25 March - Nursery World: Early Years Foundation Stage, six monthson
Following on from last year's three sell-out conferences on the EYFSorganised by Nursery World, this event will focus on where we are now,six months after its implementation. Delegates will hear from leadingspeakers from National Strategies, the CWDC, NCMA and Ofsted, amongothers, and topics will include the new inspection framework,self-evaluation and planning, observation and assessment. Workshops willfocus on subjects such as outdoor play, the inclusion of boys, andworking with parents, offering the opportunity to share best practiceand develop action groups. - London. Cost: from 324. Visitwww.eyfsconference.com
30 April - KIDS Playwork Inclusion Project (PIP) Regional Play andChildcare Network Seminars - Outdoor Play
This seminar looks at recent developments in outdoor play, with theopportunity for practical inclusive outdoor play input, weatherpermitting. Topics include the barriers to inclusion of disabledchildren and young people in outdoor play settings. - Cornwall. Cost:Free. E-mail pip@kids.org.uk
4-6 June - Down Syndrome Education Conference
Delegates to this conference can benefit from targeted training, clearinformation and guidance for families and evidence-based advice fromexperts in the field. - Manchester. Cost: from 260 plus VAT fortwo days. Visit www.downsed.com or call 01323 637718
