Transition: Early years principles from Birth to the end of Key StageOne. This conference aims to consider principles that promote a qualityeducation for children from birth to seven, the research and currentgood practice which promote a developmentally appropriate curriculum andcurrent opportunities and challenges. - London. Cost: from 150 +VAT. Visit www.early-education.org.uk or call 020 7539 5400.
5 November
Problem-solving, reasoning and numeracy in the Foundation Stage.Participants will consider the use of pattern, estimation and thedevelopment of abstract thought in promoting problem-solving andreasoning, and examine the importance of playful and cross-curricularapproaches. - London. Cost: 120. Visit www.ioe.ac.uk/cpd or call020 7612 6589/6987.
6 November
Managing the early years curriculum. Delegates will consider the rangeof roles that the practitioner must fulfil to enable high qualitypractice, including managing teaching and learning, relationships,resources and planning and assessment. - London. Cost: from 120 +VAT. Visit www.early-education.org.uk or call 020 7539 5400.
10 November
Introduction to Infection Control. Participants will learn abouteffective infection control practice within a setting (based on relevantresearch evidence and national guidance)and what action to take if aninfection-related incident or outbreak occurred in their setting. -London: Cost: from 120. Visit www.childcareconsult.co.uk or call020 8409 0202.
