Delegates will consider the importance of attachment relationships forchildren in settings, centres and schools in the Early Years FoundationStage; hear about the benefits of a Key Persons approach for children,parents, practitioners and the nursery; and share examples of how theKey Persons approach has been implemented - London. Cost: from 141. Visit www.early-education.org.uk.
2 OCTOBER - Involving men as fathers
An awareness-raising 'taster' day, organised by ContinYou, that aims toincrease practitioners' awareness of the issues involving men whendelivering children's services. This seminar will offer practicalsessions looking at change, an audit tool, and a copy of the Top Dadstoolkit or 'I'm a better dad now' - Leicester. Cost: 150. E-mailgaulyn.groves@continyou.org.uk or call 024 7658 8452.
2 OCTOBER - The why and how of outdoor play for children three to fiveyears
Delegates will consider why planning in order to give free access tooutdoor learning is important for the development of young children, andreview ways to plan and develop the outdoor environment as acomplementary, safe and yet risky and challenging learning space forchildren from three to five years, including reception year - London.Cost: from 141. Visit www.early-education.org.uk.
3 OCTOBER - Problem solving, reasoning and numeracy in the FoundationStage
This course will look at activities that stimulate children'smathematical thinking and help develop their sense of number. Delegateson the course will identify what problem solving is, how to recognise itand how to plan for it; explore how stories, songs, games and outdooractivities can make maths more memorable and meaningful for children;explore number opportunities through art, creativity, role play andphysical activities; and consider effective observation, assessment andplanning - London. Cost: from 145 plus VAT. Visit www.beam.co.uk.
