Work matters: On course
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
22 - 23 February
All about Children and Families - What is the future for children and families' services? The 18th annual policy conference by 4Children will give delegates the chance to hear from the three main political parties before the General Election, with debate and discussion around the children and families agenda. Topics will include the growing community capacity to shape priorities for children and families, and best practice on achieving the best possible outcomes. Speakers include leader of the Liberal Democrat party Nick Clegg and Stephen Baker, director of Workforce Reform, TDA. Two sessions run by the DCSF will discuss childcare during the school holidays, and the Early Years Foundation Stage. - London. Cost: from £350 plus VAT for both days. Visit www.4children.org.uk
24 February
Observation, Assessment And Planning - This one-day conference from Nursery World will provide peer-to-peer good-practice examples of how to demonstrate quality improvement and ensure positive learning outcomes by using observations and assessments to inform planning. - London. Cost: from £199. Visit www.oapconference.com or call 0208 267 4011
16 March
Black Sheep, Snow White and Hot Cross Buns: Exploring Equality and Diversity in Early Years Services - The seventh annual National Children's Bureau conference, supported by Black Voices Network, will examine key issues and developments around equality, inclusion and anti-discriminatory practice within the sector.Participants will find out how strong equality practice plays a central role in the EYFS. - London. Cost: from £152.75. Visit www.ncb.org.uk
24 April
Transforming Learning - Improving the Education Experience - This conference is aimed at heads, teachers, early years practitioners and support staff across all sections of education and childcare. Keynote speaker Marcus Orlovsky will address the difficulties facing education and childcare today and challenge participants' assumptions and current working practices. - Derby. Cost: £75. Visit www.voicetheunion.org.uk or call 01332 372 33
