This training day, led by Marion Dowling, will explore key themes of theEYFS such as developing children's creativity and critical thinking.Bristol. Cost: cree. E-mail isabelsibley@bestpractice net.co.uk or 01179209202.
2 October: Difficult, demanding and different children: behaviourmanagement in the early years. The course will consider the issues thatlead to behavioural problems and management of behaviour. Currentpolicies in relation to early years behavioural and SEN issues in the UKwill also be considered. London. Cost: 120. Visitwww.ioe.ac.uk/cpd or call 020 7612 6589/6987.
3 October, 1 November, 6 December: Effective early learning programme. Athree-day programme of supported self-evaluation and improvement for allsettings that provide early education and care for young children. Thisquality improvement programme takes ECEC settings up to and beyond theminimum regulatory standards. Birmingham. Cost: from 550 perperson. Visit www.amberpublications.org.uk, or call Maureen Saunders on0121 464 0026.
4 October: An introduction to empathy dolls. This basic introduction tothe empathy dolls approach offers an insight into the philosophy behindthe development of emotional intelligence and empathy in young childrenand allows an opportunity to experience the process of developing adoll's 'story' for use in a setting. Sheffield. Cost: from 60(includes free doll). Visit www.earlyideas.co.uk or call 01226 242944.
