More than happy and sad: young children and emotions This conference aims to offer advice on how to help children recognise, name and acknowledge feelings and demonstrate practical ideas for learning about feelings through story, puppets, toys, circle games and imaginative play.
North Shields. From 30. Call 020 7539 5400 or visit www.early-education.org.uk.
10 October
Developing a Foundation Stage unit: combining provision for nursery and reception age children.
For practitioners working in or planning to develop Foundation Stage units where nursery and reception are linked or combined. Participants will explore the reasons for combining them, consider a variety of models and consider the issues and challenges they face.
London. 110 including lunch. Call 020 7612 6589 or e-mail cpd.inset@ioe.ac.uk.
10 October
Meeting the needs of early years bilingual children This course aims to develop participants' understanding of the needs of bilingual children, with a focus on resource ideas and practical strategies for maintaining home languages, developing second language acquisition and ensuring access to the curriculum.
London. 110 including lunch. Call 020 7612 6589 or e-mail cpd.inset@ioe.ac.uk.
12 October
A curriculum for the up- to-threes - a course for managers This course looks at how to develop a positive learning environment and experiences, exploring appropriate planning formats, good practice, the practical difficulties of a group setting and the implications for management.
London. 110 including lunch. Call 020 7612 6589 or e-mail cpd.inset@ioe.ac.uk.
