Developing an Advisory Support Role: A Focus on Supporting Practitionerswith Monitoring, Self-Evaluating and Challenging their Own Practice -This Early Excellence course is for all key professionals who workacross several settings in the PVI sectors. Delegates will explore whatis involved in monitoring, evaluating and challenging practice, considersome key areas of confusion within the Early Years Foundation Stage andparticipate in self-evaluation exercises to identify ways of givingfeedback that challenges colleagues. Huddersfield. Cost: 125.Visit www.earlyexcellence.com
30 June
Boys 3-7: Getting it Right from the Start - Delegates will be invited toconsider 30 barriers to boys' underachievement, looking at case studiesand exploring how to engage with parents. They will look at ways boys'emotional intelligence can be developed using reward systems forindependence. Birmingham. Cost: 249 plus VAT. Visitwww.osiriseducational.co.uk or phone 0808 160 5 160
8 july
Give Two-Year-Olds The Best Start In Life - At the only national eventfocusing on two-year-olds, 18 leading experts will explore behaviour inthis age group and discuss effective approaches to boosting futureoutcomes. Participants can focus on stimulating environments, engagingparents, working with partners and supporting deprived children.Birmingham. Cost: from 274. Visit www.workingwithtwoyearolds.comor call 020 8267 4011
14 July
Early years professionals national event - This free conference by theChildren's Workforce Development Council will give those who haveachieved EYP Status a chance to celebrate their achievements, shareadvice on best practice and offer feedback to policymakers. It willinclude seminars, interactive workshops, an online discussion forum, aspecialist exhibition for EYPs and an evening reception. Birmingham.Free. For details visit cwdcouncil.org.uk
