Work matters: On Course
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
15 November - The Roles and Responsibilities of the Key Person: developing an effective key person system in early years settings.
The aim of this course is to gain a clearer picture of why quality provision must include an effective key person system and why the trusting relationships that are formed between the key person at home and in the setting are essential to the development of the child both emotionally and cognitively. London. Cost: from £120. E-mail cpd@ioe.ac.uk or call 020 7612 6589.
17 November - Delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage. This course will help practitioners develop their existing practice and consider how this links to the EYFS. Participants will reflect on how to support children with their individual needs and explore how best to use the nursery's environment, equipment and resources. London: Cost: from £120. Visit: www.childcareconsult.co.uk or call 020 8409 0202.
22 November - Counting, understanding number and calculating in Reception and Year 3. This course will help practitioners to provide young children with a range of practical experiences and visual models to promote their understanding of cardinal and ordinal numbers. The day looks at using counting frames, beadstrings, number tracks and number lines in a range of practical activities. It will also consider the importance of consistent mental strategies and written methods throughout the primary phase.
- London: Cost:£140 plus VAT. Call Sheila Givens on 020 7684 3324 or visit www.beam.co.uk.
13 February 2008 - Early Years Foundation Stage: Effective Preparation and Implementation. Join Nursery World for this exploration of the EYFS. Conference delegates will consider implementation, delivery and best practice. Among the guest speakers will be Ruth Pimentel, national director of the Foundation Stage. Birmingham. Cost: from £199. For more information visit www.eyfsconference.com or phone Haymarket Conferences 020 8267 4011.
