Events

Bring your early years group to one of the SEA LIFE centres or Sanctuaries this year and discover the fascinating world of life beneath the waves at exclusive rates. Children will enjoy a magical journey through the amazing marine world, encountering thousands of remarkable creatures along the way. Mazes, tunnels, rock pools, soft play areas, adventure trails and much more await you...

Exclusive rates for Alliance members are £3.50 per child

One adult is admitted for free with every two child admissions. The price includes a free, specially tailored talk, delivered by one of the SEA LIFE Centre's highly experienced Visitor Education Team (only available weekdays during term time — subject to availability).

Familiarisation visits

Early years practitioners are also invited to visit the centre for free before the group visit. This gives the opportunity to familiarise yourself with the centre, complete a risk assessment (available from the centre) and find out about the learning opportunities available to make the most of the visit.

Booking

For your free familiarisation tickets or to book your group visit, please call your chosen SEA LIFE centre or Sanctuary, quoting reference ‘PSLA 2008'.

Group booking information

National SEA LIFE Centre Birmingham 0121 643 6777

SEA LIFE Blackpool 01253 621258

SEA LIFE Brighton 01273 604234

SEA LIFE Great Yarmouth 01493 330631

National Seal Sanctuary Gweek, Cornwall 01326 221361

Hunstanton SEA LIFE Sanctuary 01485 533576

Scarborough SEA LIFE & Marine Sanctuary 01723 373414

Weymouth SEA LIFE Adventure Park & Marine Sanctuary 01305 761070

A day packed full of fun and practical ideas on the importance of:

• providing outdoor play for the 0-5's
• the role of the adult supporting children's play and exploration
• encouraging children's self directed play
• links with statutory requirements of EYF

For more information please contact:

Pre-school Learning Alliance West Division
3rd Floor
5 Lower Temple Street
Birmingham
B2 4JD
T. 0121 643 0063
E. westdivision@pre-school.org.uk

This major annual conference provides all those leading the way in providing high quality children's services through Sure Start Children's Centres, with the opportunity to come together and share how they are improving outcomes for disadvantaged children; to plan for the challenges and opportunities of phase 3 of the roll out; and to hear about how success is being achieved. This event brings together Sure Start children's centre leaders and their staff, children's services directors, and commissioning partners in PCTs, primary schools, health centres, Jobcentre Plus and voluntary and private sector providers.

Speakers include: Professor Edward Melhuish, Executive Director, National Evaluation of Sure Start and Professor of Human Development, Birbeck, University of London; Gordon Jeyes, Deputy Chief Executive, OCYPS, Cambridgeshire County Council; Dame Anna Hassa, Executive Head, Daubeney Primary School and Millfields Community School; Caroline Kelham, Head, Joint DCSF/DWP/HMT Child Poverty Unit; Liz Railton, Programme Director, Together for Children; and Julia Strong, Deputy Director, National Literacy Trust.

Conference chair: Steve Alexander, Chief Executive, Pre-school Learning Alliance.

TTYB's conference is entitled Communication: the child's perspective and takes place at Savoy Place, London.

The Budget 2009 is the last realistic chance for the Government to meet the 2010 target and keep alive its promise to end child poverty. So we are holding the UK's biggest ever event to end child poverty this year to demand a better future for all our children.

The Keep the Promise march and event will be held in London on Saturday October 4th. This will provide tens of thousands of children, families and supporters from across the UK a unique opportunity to show their desire for an end to child poverty and to set the agenda for the following parliamentary session.

With your support, we can ensure that the Government do Keep the promise of a generation and end child poverty.

Visit the ultimate childcare and education show in London — a one-stop-shop of educational resources, training sessions and expert advice.

A must for anyone with an interest in childcare and education, the show offers a dedicated Early Years & Primary Teaching and Learning Zone especially designed for your career development. Learn from your favourite experts — Penny Tassoni, Alice Sharp, Jennie Lindon and many more, including ‘The Truth about the EYFSP' and 'Working towards Synthetic Phonics in the Early Years'.

Exclusive 50% discount for Alliance members

Simply enter the discount code PSLA08 when you book your seminar places online and pay just £8 per session. Register now and you will also receive your FREE fast-track entry in advance, so you can avoid the queues on the day. Register and book your seminars online at www.teachingexhibitions.co.uk

Playweek is the Pre-school Learning Alliance's annual celebration of all things play! Alliance members all over the country will be holding open days, teddy bears' picnics and exciting activities to champion learning through play, recognise their hard work over the year and raise awareness of their group or setting in the local community. Most of all, it is a chance for everyone to have fun.

The annual Alliance Conference, Annual General Meeting and Exhibition provides an exciting opportunity for you to hear the latest policy developments in the early years sector, as well as the chance to air your views and share expertise with other members. This year we'll be looking at a subject that will be at the forefront of every early years practitioner's mind — the Early Years Foundation Stage, due to begin in September 2008. High-profile speakers and in-depth seminars will explore this important topic — not to be missed!

Hosted by the Milton Keynes Inclusion Team

At this fifth 'changing attitudes' conference, it is time to ask real people what real life is like. Is society more inclusive? Are services integrated? Is there early support? Is there commitment to raising awareness and celebrating diversity? Over two days, delegates will have an opportunity to listen to real stories of challenge and celebration; explore issues more fully in seminars; share examples of good practice in discussion groups; network with other professionals, view resources and try out equipment at the exhibition.