Two-Year-Olds' Development: Understand The Bigger Picture
In this Nursery World practical workshop Dr Maria Robinson will presentan integrated model for two-year-old development to help practitionersunderstand, encourage and practically support the cognitive, emotionaland behavioural progression of this age group. This event runs alongsideNursery World's conference on two-year-olds. Birmingham. Cost: from199. Visit www.workingwithtwoyearolds.com or phone 020 82674011
8 JULY
Give Two-Year-Olds The Best Start In Life
At the only national event focusing on two-year-olds, 18 leading expertswill explore behaviour in this age group and discuss effectiveapproaches to boosting future outcomes. Participants can focus onstimulating environments, engaging parents, working with partners andsupporting deprived children. Birmingham. Cost: from 274. Visitwww.workingwithtwoyearolds.com or call 020 8267 4011
14 JULY
Early years professionals national event
This free conference by the Children's Workforce Development Councilwill give those who have achieved EYP Status a chance to celebrate theirachievements, share advice on best practice and offer feedback topolicymakers. It will include seminars, interactive workshops, an onlinediscussion forum, a specialist exhibition for EYPs and an eveningreception. Birmingham. Free. For details visit cwdcouncil.org.uk
15 JULY
Outstanding Teaching in Early Years
This course looks at how settings can achieve an Outstanding rating intheir Ofsted inspection, by considering how to improve self-esteem,confidence and attitudes to learning. Participants will also learnpractical strategies and new ways to interact with children with the aimof delivering outstanding practice. Peterborough. Cost: 249 plusVAT. Visit www.osiriseducational.co.uk or call 0808 160 5160