Key Features

• Key Note Speech by Helen Tovey, leading educational author
• Workshops and seminars based around the four elements
• Outdoor activities to try
• Reflection Areas
• Exhibition

For more information please visit http://www.pre‑school.org.uk/outdoorplayconference

Hear the latest Government policy and guidance and network with over 200 colleagues from across the early year’s sector at this 8^th annual conference and exhibition.  Key speakers include Pip O’Byrne, 4Children – Jean Humphrys, Ofsted – Sue Robb, National Strategies – Helen Dent CBE – Family Action, Pat Gale, Together for Children and Alison Garnham, Daycare Trust.

For more information please visit http://www.neilstewartassociates.com/kd181/download/sure_start_brochure_web.pdf

Whilst the EYFS is under review by the new coalition government and with any proposed changes not being implemented until 2012, how can you ensure that the core principles of effective observation, assessment and planning remain central to the education of young children to ensure that they get the best start in life?

Hear the latest opinions and guidance from award‑winning practitioners who are putting into practice high‑quality learning within their settings.

Speakers include:

Elizabeth Elsom, Ofsted | Neil Farmer, Early Years Consultant | Joanna Seymour, Cass Child & Family Centre | Linda Baston‑Pitt, TLC Training & The Old School Day Nursery | Stephanie Davydaitis, Senior Lecturer Early Years & Primary, University of Bedfordshire

Tailor your day and choose from our practical, hands‑on workshops:

Boys In Focus | Child‑Led Activities | Age‑Appropriate Expectations | Analysing Observations | Working With Parents and many more.

Alliance members are entitled to a £75 discount to attend. Please contact enquiries@haymarket.com for your unique discount code.
 

For more information please visit http://www.eyfsconference.com

Join the groundbreaking national Engaging Fathers as Partners Conference on 11 November 2010 at The Royal Horticultural Halls London to discover the latest thinking on engaging fathers as resources in families and communities

The event programme

At the event you will hear from Government, service providers and fathers themselves from a range of settings – statutory and voluntary, early years, schools and beyond — about the contributions made by active fatherhood to the well‑being of children, families and communities. You will also have the opportunity to learn about how best to work in partnership with fathers as service users and volunteers, and the latest evidence on the impact of engaging with fathers in families where children are vulnerable or at risk; and how to promote shared parenting.
 

Why attend?

• Find out the latest information on Government policy and the ‘Big Society’
• Hear the latest research about when, where and why fathers and male carers will actively participate in families and communities
• Hear from fathers and male carers about how to engage them as partners in service delivery
• Hear about new initiatives from experienced practitioners and managers
• Understand how active fatherhood can help you deliver cost effective services in these financially challenging times
   

Booking details

The standard delegate price for this one day event is £195 + VAT (additional delegates £175 + VAT). Charity rate £165 + VAT
Think Fathers Champions who have subscribed to Champions Plus benefit from a 10% discount.
 

For more information please visit http://www.fatherhoodinstitute.org/index.php?id=3&cID=1116

Following the success of last year’s show, Nursery World Show 2011 is a dedicated event that will allow everyone in the early years community the opportunity to meet supplier companies and organisations to get real, practical support for running their nursery business. It is a source of vital information for early years practitioners and decision‑makers in the public, private and voluntary sectors.

Nursery World Show 2011 will host 16 seminars over two days led by key figures in the early years sector including topics on assessment, creativity in early years, child behaviour and children’s learning journeys from experts including: Jennie Lindon, Penny Tassoni, and Maria Robinson.

Special features for this year’s show include:

• Live theatre stage — Presenting product demonstrations from participating exhibitors.
• Enabling Environments — Mindstretchers provide an example of a creative outdoor for the the second year.
• Outdoor Play Space — Play & surfacing contractors create an outdoor space for visitors to explore. Providers include, Fawns, Sovereign Design & Play, Red Monkey, and Playline Design.

The exhibition will be held at Business Design Centre, 52 Upper Street, Islington, London, N1 0QH on Friday, 11th February from 9.30am-4.30pm and Saturday, 12th February from 9.30am-4pm.

Entrance to the exhibition is free. Tickets for seminars cost £15 per session when booked in advance and £18 at the show.

For more information please visit http://www.nurseryworldshow.com