Developing a stimulating learning environment
This course will consider the key elements of a stimulating learning environment and how resources can be organised and presented in a variety of ways to support the six areas of learning. Delegates will share examples of good practice, audit their current learning environment, identify areas for development and write an action plan.
London. 110, including lunch. Call 020 7612 6589 or e-mail cpd.inset@ioe.ac.uk.
3 October
Monitoring and evaluating Foundation Stage practice
This interactive course is for those responsible for leading or working with early years teams. Participants will consider what is involved in monitoring and evaluating Foundation Stage practice and demonstrate how statutory curriculum guidance can be used to support the process. They will undertake practical evaluation exercises and consider how best to help others develop their practice.
London. 115, including lunch. Call 020 7612 6589 or e-mail cpd.inset@ioe.ac.uk
12 October
Healthy Eating in Schools conference: setting the standard for school food
This conference will explore how to implement the latest policy on school meals and non-meal food in order to meet the new standards for school food from September 2006. It will consider the need to establish a whole- school food policy before changing existing provision and discuss the guidance published by the School Food Trust to support schools and caterers to introduce the new lunch standards. Delegates will examine key examples of best practice in providing healthy school food and look at the impact of diet and nutrition on children's attendance, achievement and behaviour.
London. From 195. Call 020 7324 4366 or book online at www.neilstewartassociates.com.
10 October
Developing a foundation stage unit: combining provision for nursery and reception age children.
For foundation stage practitioners working in or planning to develop Foundation Stage Units where nursery and reception are linked or combined.
Participants will explore the reasons for combining nursery and reception provision and consider a variety of models. They will discuss the development of one particular model, consider the principles involved in the development of combined provision for the foundation stage, and work with others to consider the issues and challenges faced by practitioners.
London. 110 including lunch. Call 020 7612 6589 or email cpd.inset@ioe.ac.uk
