A sense of place: geographical aspects of the Foundation Stage This course from the Institute of Education aims to give early years practitioners an overview of the many ways in which they can develop children's understanding of space, place and the world around them.
London. Cost: from 110 including lunch. Call 020 7612 6589/6987 or e-mail cpd.inset@ioe.ac.uk.
8 May
Outdoor Learning 2007 A systematic guide to creating an outdoor classroom, covering everything you need to have in place to support the Early Years Foundation Stage documentation. Delegates will consider how to set up an outside learning environment, how to integrate play and learning, embedding policy into best practice and practical activities and resources.
London. Cost: from 185 plus VAT. Call 0808 1605160 or visit www.osiriseducational.co.uk.
10 May
Practice makes perfect - workforce reform and the voluntary, community and faith sector This conference by the National Council of Voluntary Childcare Organisations aims to provide the voluntary, community and faith sector with a platform to raise issues with key players in workforce development and an opportunity to share practice and raise awareness of channels of communication with the CWDC.
London. Cost: free to attend. Call Beverley Friend 020 7324 4363 or e-mail Beverley.friend@ neilstewartassociates.co.uk.
12 May
Caring for newborns and postnatal care The day consists of four accredited units which can be taken together or individually - Caring for Newborns; Feeding Newborns; Postnatal Care; Establishing Routine.
Kent. Cost: from 50 per unit. Call Newborn Nannies Training 01689 898484 or e-mail Nb.nannies@ntlworld.com.
