The Early Years Foundation Stage and Observing Young Children
This one-day course will consist of two sessions, providing a thoroughintroduction to the EYFS and looking at how our observations of youngchildren guide planning. Practitioners will have the opportunity to takepart in a play session to evaluate the next steps planned.
- London. Cost: 50 plus VAT. Call 020 8916 2078 or e-mailtraining@futureworks.org.uk.
26 September
Holding the Baby: A Public Health Approach to Safeguarding
This NSPCC conference will bring together the most up-to-date researchabout safeguarding children, reviewing what works and examining theimpact of the early environment on development.
- London. Cost from 70. Call 020 7825 2760 or e-mailrsingh@nspcc.org.uk.
3 November
Able Children in the Early Years: Identifying and Supporting TheirNeeds
Participants will look at ways to enhance the learning of giftedchildren and how to adapt the curriculum accordingly, asking questionssuch as, is there a gene for genius, and what is education in the earlyyears really for?
- London. Cost 130. Visit www.ioe.ac.uk/cpd or call 020 76126589/6987.
4 November
An Introduction To Neurology: Understanding How The Brain Works To MakeUs Who We Are
This course will look in depth at why children display differentabilities, focusing on sensory perception, how children take cues fromthe environment and how this influences their practice. Participantswill discuss relevant strategies for intervention.
- London. Cost 130. Visit www.ioe.ac.uk/cpd or call 020 76126589/6987
5 November
Children's Mathematical Graphics: Beginnings In Play
The aim of this course is to examine how teachers and practitioners cansupport this important aspect of the curriculum, which is emphasised bythe EYFS. Participants will explore the role of practical maths and lookat how to provide practical guidance to support children's mathematicalgraphics.
- London. Cost 130. Visit www.ioe.ac.uk/cpd or call 020 76126589/6987.
