Using poetry in the Foundation Stage and KS1
This one-day course will look at ways of involving young children with poetry, song and rhyme through performance, props, puppets and drama. There will be lots of practical ideas that can be introduced to your setting.
London. Cost: from 110 including lunch. E-mail cpd.inset@ioe.ac.uk
or call 020 7612 6589/6987.
15 February
Delivering childcare, children's centres and extended services
For anyone involved in childcare, children's centres and extended schools.
This seminar will provide up-to-date information, share good practice, and provide solution-based problem-solving and networking among key individuals and agencies.
London. Cost: from 100 plus VAT. E-mail: events@4children.org.uk or call 020 7522 6970.
15 February
Developing the Foundation Stage curriculum through play
The course will offer participants an opportunity to reflect on how young children learn most effectively, consider the role of play in learning (with reference to guidance from the QCA), plan to enable children to gain access to the Foundation Stage through play, and use video to evaluate the quality of learning through play.
London. Cost: from 115 including lunch. E-mail cpd.inset@ioe.ac.uk
or call 020 7612 6589/6987.
21st February
Display skills training for early years
Delegates will be shown how to put together fast, effective displays on a shoestring budget and how to create impressive visual effects, take part in a hands-on practical workshop and learn how to find discounted resources.
London. Cost: from 185 + VAT. Call 0808 1605160 or visit www.osiriseducational.co.uk.
See also www.nurseryworld.co.uk/ courses_conferences
