This conference from Children and Young People Now will explore theDCSF's vision for the next ten years; new statutory guidance on the dutyto co-operate; best practice joint-commissioning for improved outcomes;best practice in integrated working with children's trusts; and how toensure inspection success. Delegates will have the opportunity toquestion central Government representatives. London. Cost: 249plus VAT. Visit www.childrenstrustsconference.com.
22 SEPTEMBER - Involving Men as Fathers
An awareness-raising 'taster' day, organised by ContinYou, aims toincrease practitioners' awareness of the issues involving men whendelivering children's services. This seminar day will offer practicalsessions looking at change, an audit tool, a copy of the 'Top Dadstoolkit', or 'I'm a better dad now'. Coventry. Cost: 150. E-mailgaulyn.groves@continyou.org.uk or call 024 7658 8452.
24 SEPTEMBER - From Bob the Builder to Batman: celebrating anddeveloping boys' imaginative play
The session will look at planning and providing for an imaginativelearning environment for boys through practical, small-group exercisesand discussion. Participants will be invited to reflect on their ownattitudes and responses and how to 'tune in' to boys' learning styles.There will be opportunities to discuss success stories and initiativesin early years settings and to look at how boys' parents can beinvolved. London. Cost: 130. Visit www.ioe.ac.uk/cpd or call 0207612 6589.
29 SEPTEMBER - The Roles and Responsibilities of the Key Person:developing an effective key person system in early years settings
The aim of this course is to gain a clearer picture of why qualityprovision must include an effective key person system and why thetrusting relationships that are formed between the key person at homeand in the setting are essential to the development of the child, fromboth an emotional and a cognitive perspective. London. Cost: from 130. E-mail cpd@ioe.ac.uk or call 020 7612 6589.
