This course by Early Education will explore the importance of theoutdoor environment as a stimulus for speaking and listening, withpractical suggestions for activities and a look at the role of the adultin outdoor talk and ways to create a talk-friendly outdoor space. -London. Cost: members 150, non members 180. Visitwww.early-education.org.uk
22-23 January 2010 - Nursery World Show
This leading two-day event provides practical support and inspiringideas for anyone who works in the early years, with exhibitions by majorsuppliers and sector organisations and a wide agenda of seminars andworkshops. Speakers include child psychologist Jennie Lindon, earlyyears advisor Penny Tassoni, early years consultant Maria Robinson, andJulian Grenier, head of Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children'sCentre in London. - London. Cost: entrance free; seminars from 10when you register online. Visit www.nurseryworldshow.com
9 February 2010 - Developing Mentoring Practice in Early Years andPlaywork
This one-day National Children's Bureau course on the development ofmentoring skills is relevant for anyone whose role encompassesmentoring, formally or informally. Mentoring skills have become a keytool for managers and local authority officers who aim to support earlyyears and play settings to improve their practice through reflection,learning and action. - Bristol. Cost: from 241.50. Visitwww.ncb.org.uk/training
24 February 2010 - Observation, Assessment And Planning
This one-day conference from Nursery World will provide peer-to-peergood-practice examples of how to demonstrate quality improvement andensure positive learning outcomes by using observation and assessment toinform planning. - London. Cost: from 199. Save 50 bybooking before 14 January. Visit www.oapconference.com or call 0208 2674011
