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.Delegates will hear from leading speakers from National Strategies, theCWDC, NCMA and Ofsted, and workshops will focus on subjects such asoutdoor play, the inclusion of boys, and working with parents, offeringthe opportunity to share best practice and develop action groups. -London. Cost: from 324. Visit www.eyfsconference.com
31 March - Fifth National Conference - Developing the ChildcareWorkforce 2009
The Children's Workforce Development Council conference, chaired bychief executive Jane Haywood, brings together senior practitioners,politicians and commentators to discuss the future of the early yearsand childcare workforce, consider the latest Government policy and hearnumerous best practice case studies. - London. Cost: from 276.Visit www.neilstewartassociates.com, e-maillaura.brownlee@neilstewartassociaes.co.uk or phone 020 7324 4372
28 April - A Time to Play - Putting play at the heart of the children'splan
Key topics in this 4Children conference include updates on the nationalplay strategy, play within the Children's Plan, supporting vulnerablechildren through play to improve outcomes and developing an integratedplay workforce. - London. Cost: from 155 plus VAT. Visitwww.4children.org.uk/play09 or phone 020 7522 6970
29 April - Understanding Children on the Autistic Spectrum
This course will outline indications in children that should concernearly years practitioners and explore implications for affectedchildren's development and life chances. The differences between autismand Asperger's syndrome will be clarified, looking at real-life casestudies and how different children have responded or not to differentintervention strategies. - London. Cost: 130. Visitwww.ioe.ac.uk/cpd or phone 020 7612 6589/6987
