Courses and conferences
Wednesday, July 31, 2002
7 August. Playday 2002 Thousands of children across the UK will take part in the biggest celebration of play in the UK. This year's theme is 'Take a Chance on Play'
Thousands of children across the UK will take part in the biggest celebration of play in the UK. This year's theme is 'Take a Chance on Play'
and the event is supported by the Children's Play Council and the Children's Society.
For details of local events, visit the website www.playday.org.uk.
23 August. SENCO - What is it?
This day course by CJ Associates introduces special educational needs.
Topics covered include what SEN means and what we are required to do.
High Wycombe, Bucks. 10am to 4pm.Cost 49. Contact CJ Associates on07802 427 074.
6 and 7 September. The Nottingham Early Years Conference
This two-day conference by the Early Childhood Unit of the National Children's Bureau, CACHE and NES Arnold will examine the integration of care, education and health in services to young children. Topics range from supporting children's learning, and listening and talking to children, to the recruitment and retention of staff. The conference will be opened by Baroness Helena Kennedy and closed by Maggie Smith, head of Ofsted's early years directorate.
East Midlands Conference Centre, Nottingham University. 10am on Friday to 3pm on Saturday. Cost from 215. Contact Sue Smith on 01530 418 224.
7 September. Curriculum planning
This seminar by the National Association of Early Years Professionals (NAEYP) looks at making plans, resources, staffing the environment and evaluating plans.
Hopes and Dreams Montessori Nursery School, Islington, London. 10am to 4pm.
Cost 30 for NAEYP members, 40 for non-members. Contact Linda Carr on 01420 538 702 or Phyllis Mitchellon 01255 476 707.
Getting started: Nursery business workshop This Child Care Plus seminar looks at market research, finding premises, raising finance, constructing a business plan, employing staff and equipping and marketing the nursery.
Hilton London Islington Hotel, 53 Upper Street, London N1. Cost 75, includes handouts and refreshments. Contact Sandra Brouet on 020 7247 6338.
13 and 14 September. The Early Years and Primary Teaching Exhibition
Sponsored by Nursery World Scotland, TES Scotland and TES Primary, this event offers early years professionals the chance to test and compare the latest services and equipment, books and information technology. There will also be a stimulating seminar programme.
Thistle Hotel, Cambridge Street, Glasgow. 10am to 4.30pm. Admission free.
Contact Laurie Rose on 020 7782 3055.
