Nursery World - On course (113)

25 September - Innovation in play - This Play England event will help voluntary organisations to make the most of the Big Lottery Fund's Playful Ideas funding stream before it closes at the end of the year. It will include case studies, fundraising skills sessions, ideas about supporting innovation in play provision, and play space design. London. Cost: free. Visit www.playengland.org.uk/events or call Paul Taylor 020 7843 6041.

1 October - Leading practice in the Early Years Foundation Stage - Thisday will cover the implications of the EYFS framework, the role andresponsibility of the leader, and managing change. London. Cost: 120. Visit www.ioe.ac.uk/cpd or call 020 7612 6589/6987.

2 October - The theory and practice of the Key Persons approach in theEYFS - Delegates will consider the importance of attachmentrelationships for children in settings, centres and schools in the EarlyYears Foundation Stage and examine the benefits of the Key Personapproach for children, parents, practitioners and the nursery, sharingexamples. London. Cost: from 120 plus VAT. Visitwww.early-education.org.uk or call 020 7539 5400.

4 October - Leading learning in children's centres: the role of thequalified teacher - Delegates will consider their contribution to thequality of centres through supporting staff in curriculum planning,developing work with parents and working as a team to initiate change.London. Cost: from 120 plus VAT. Visit www.early-education.org.ukor call 020 7539 5400.