Events & Meetings Calendar 2008

Last Updated Friday 16 May 2008

 

Essex Day Nurseries Networking Events;

 

Wednesday 21 May 2008

11.00am2.00pm

Wivenhoe Hotel

Wivenhoe Park

Colchester CO4 3SQ

Wednesday 4 June 2008

11.00am2.00pm

Thaxted Centre

Clarence House Watling Street

Thaxted CM6 2PJ

Thursday 5 June 2008

11.00am2.00pm

Cressing Temple

Braintree Road

Cressing  CM77 8PB

Wednesday 11 June 2008

11.00am2.00pm

Willow Tree Children Centre

Chingford Avenue

Clacton on Sea CO15 4US

Wednesday 18 June 2008

11.00am2.00pm

Marriot Hotel

Old Shire Lane

Waltham Abbey EN9 3LX

Tuesday 1 July 2008

11.00am2.00pm

The Waterfront Place

Wharf Road

Chelmsford  CM2 6LU

Thursday 3 July 2008

11.00am2.00pm

Madison Heights

Park Drive

Maldon CM9 5XX

Wednesday 9 July 2008

11.00am2.00pm

Latton Bush Centre

Southern Way Harlow  CM18 7BL

Inclusive Practice in the

Early Years Foundation Stage

Tuesday 20 May 2008

Delegates will have the opportunities to discuss current challenges to inclusive practice; specific issues around responses to behaviour which can be challenging; establishing and maintaining a positive relationship with parents; and supporting staff to be inclusive in their everyday.

Location: London

Contact: 020 7539 5400

www.early-education.org.uk

Responding to the Rhythm of the Young Learner

Wednesday 21 May 2008

Participants in this course will consider effective strategies that support the child as a competent learner; how the content of learning should meet the child’s individual learning and developmental needs; and the contexts for learning, including the provision of high-quality environments and the role of the practitioner.

Location: London

Contact: 020 7539 5400

www.early-education.org.uk

It’s not Just Baby Talk –

Building Early Language and Literacy

Tuesday 10 June 2008

This course looks at practical ways to support language learning and early literacy skills and considers how to help babies and toddlers learning a home

 language alongside English.

Location: London

Contact: 020 7612 6589

cpd@ioe.ac.uk

Nursery World

Early Years Foundation Stage

Effective Preparation and Implementation

Thursday 12 June 2008

Ensure child-focused learning and better

outcomes for children

Ø                  Promote best-practice planning, observation and recording.

Ø                  Get ready for Ofsted inspection.

Ø                  Ensure smooth transitions

Ø                  Provide seamless integration of the framework across all settings.

Location: Holiday Inn Shenfield

Contact: 020-8267- 4011

www.eyfsconferencenorth.com

Creating an Appropriate Environment for Toddlers

 Tuesday 13 June 2008

This course will consider the nature and needs of toddlers, schematic play and the predictable interests of toddlers, what the Birth to Three Matters framework tells us about toddlers, what an appropriate environment for toddlers looks like, heuristic play with objects, and how to plan effectively for toddlers.

Location: London

Contact: 020 7612 6589

cpd@ioe.ac.uk

Imaginative and Dramatic Play in the Early Years

17 June 2008

Participants will consider the importance of imaginative play and drama as a learning medium, examine socio-dramatic play and thematic fantasy play, be introduced to the method of developing stories through interactive story-making, and learn practical strategies to support children’s imaginative and dramatic play.

Location: London

Contact:  020 7612 6589

cpd@ioe.ac.uk

Your Invitation to Inspiration:

The NDNA Annual Conference and Awards

19 & 20 June 2008

The National Day Nurseries Association conference features and array of speakers and workshops designed to help delegates strengthen their nursery businesses and find solutions to forthcoming challenges including the EYFS, FLEXIBLE WORKING AND BECOMING A ‘GREEN’ BUSINESSS, Among the speakers are children’s minister Beverley Hughes, Professor Mary Rudolf and CEO of Working Families, Sarah Jackson.

Location: Manchester

Contact: 01484 407070

www.ndna.or.g.uk

Childs Play?

The Preschool Learning Alliance

National Conference

20 June 2008

The theme of this year’s conference is families have the right kind of training information and support to make the EYFS a success.  Speakers include Shelia Scales, director for Early Years, Extended Schools and Special Needs as the DCSF: Sue Palmer author of Toxic Childhood; and Peter Dixon educationalist and author.
Location: London

Contact: 020 7697 2576

www.pre-school.org.uk

Creating a Rich Environment for Learning

20 June 2008

Delegates will consider elements of rich environment for reading, ways to including all children in the process of becoming a reader, the issues of boys and reading, and reading outdoors, with many practical suggestions for early years settings.

Location: London

Contact: 020 7539 5400

www.early-education.org.uk

Children’s Centre & Extended School Show 2008

24 & 25 June 2008

For those who work within the field of childcare, social services, healthcare or education.

Location: London

Contact:  www.ccandess.co.uk

The Childcare and Nursery Show

8 – 9 July 2008

The UK’s only exhibition dedicated to nursery owners, managers and nursery chain executives.

Location: Bournemouth International Centre

Contact: 01425 470666

4Children

Making Every Child Matter

Thursday 17 July 2008

Making a reality of improving outcomes for vulnerable children.

Location: London

Contact: 020 7522 6970

events@4Children.org.uk