Participants will have the opportunity to discuss how they understandtheir role as a key person and consider how to develop their practice toprovide intimate, playful and responsive care for babies and toddlers.The group will be led by Julian Grenier and draw on his experience atthe Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre. - London. Cost:50 for the four sessions. Emailjulian.grenier@islington.gov.uk
10 June - It's not just baby talk - building early language andliteracy
This course will look at how speech and language is learned and the roleof the adult's relationship. The session also looks at practical ways tosupport language learning and early literacy skills, and how to helpbabies and toddlers who are learning a home language alongsideEnglish. - London. Cost: 120 including lunch. Contact: Call 0207612 6589 or e-mail cpd@ioe.ac.uk
12 June - Early Years Foundation Stage: Effective Preparation andImplementation - Nursery World one day conference
A final chance to attend what has so far been a sell-out event, coveringkey areas including best practice planning, observation and recording,preparing for Ofsted inspections, ensuring smooth transitions andtranslating the EYFS into a meaningful curriculum. - Sheffield. Cost:from 324 plus VAT. Visit www.eyfsconferencenorth.com
13 June - Creating an appropriate environment for toddlers
This course will consider the nature and needs of toddlers, schematicplay and the predictable interests of toddlers, what the Birth to ThreeMatters framework tells us about toddlers, what an appropriateenvironment for toddlers looks like, heuristic play with objects, andhow to plan effectively for toddlers. - London. Cost: 120including lunch. Contact: Call 020 7612 6589 or email cpd@ioe.ac.uk.
