This course by Kinderquest will look at ways in which we can encourage children to develop their writing skills within the Foundation Stage.
Practitioners will discuss practical ideas and strategies to support children's learning.
New Park Community Centre, Chichester. Cost 58.75. Contact Maureen or Andrea on 01933 446 817.
15 November. Focus on communication in the early years
This conference by Right Start aims to inspire early years practitioners by introducing new ideas, through workshops and speakers, with a focus on communication.
Priory Campus, Pontefract Road, Lundwood, Barnsley, South Yorkshire. Cost 45. Contact Right Start on 01226 711 381.
19 November. Equal opportunities co-ordinators
This half-day workshop by Aswan Learning Centre is for early years practitioners who want to become an equal opportunities co-ordinator.
2nd floor, Day Lewis House, 320-324 Bensham Lane, Croydon. Contact the centre on 020 8239 1141.
19 November. HIV/Aids in the nursery context
This one-day course by Mildmay Hospital UK will look at the care of children infected/affected by HIV and Aids and will highlight issues pertinent to those who work with children aged from 28 days to eight years.
Mildmay Hospital, London. Cost 35. Contact Jenny Grove on 020 7613 6344 or e-mail education@mildmay.org.uk.
20 November. Storytelling and drama
This course by The Manor Tree Group will cover topics including how to develop storytelling skills and how to identify a variety of ways to use drama to help develop language.
Tithe Barn, Tithe Court, Langley, Berks. Cost 75. Contact The Manor Tree Group on 01753 592 200.
21 November. Child protection in early years care
This course by CJ Associates will cover topics including how accidents occur, assessing children's needs and safety concerns, communicating with parents and shaken baby syndrome.
High Wycombe. 10am to 4pm. Cost 45 includes lunch. Contact CJ Associates on 07802 427 074.
22 November. Managing differentiation within the daily mathematics lesson
This course by BEAM Education will show you how to plan lessons to ensure all children are involved by using a variety of resources, playing mathematical games, problem solving, extending and simplifying consolidating tasks and looking at the role of appropriate questioning.
Barnsbury Centre, Offord Road, Islington, London. Cost 129.25.
Contact Karen Jardine on 020 7684 3324.
23 November. Building strong foundations
This conference by OMEP UK will look at ways that practitioners can develop mathematical ideas and methods to help children solve practical problems in the Foundation Stage. It will also discuss the new Foundation Stage profile.
The Chiltern College, Caversham, Reading. 9.30am to 12.45pm. Cost 10 members, 12 non-members, 6 students. Contact the college administrator on 0118 947 1847.
