Knowledge and understanding of the world
This course for nursery leaders and staff who teach Foundation Stage children will re-examine child development and look at the content of the curriculum and appropriate ways to deliver it.
Langley, Berks. Cost: 100. Call 01753 592 200 or visit www.manortreegroup.co.uk.
17 January
Wraparound services for children and young people: the role of schools
As local authorities prepare their statutory children and young people's plans for April 2006, this conference looks at how education, primary care, social services and the voluntary sector can collaborate to deliver effective, responsive and integrated services for children and young people.
London. Cost: from 195. Contact Natasha Wildman on 020 7324 4357, e-mail natasha.wildman@ neilstewartassociates.co.uk or visit www.neilstewartassociates.com/ kd135.
20 January
Developing an effective environment for learning
For new children's centre managers, this course will focus on the importance of the learning environment and the knowledge and skills needed to monitor and evaluate practice in their centre.
London. Cost: from 95. E-mail ella@early-education.org.uk or call 020 7539 5400.
21 January
Science in the foundation stage - promoting autonomy and independent learning
This workshop, for all Foundation Stage practitioners, managers and advisors, will provide opportunities to consider how to ensure a balance between child-initiated and adult- led activities, and how to value and extend children's own scientific learning.
London. Cost: from 30. E-mail ella@early-education.org.uk or call 020 7539 5400.
