The Early Years Foundation Stage and Observing Young Children. Thisinteractive one-day course consists of two sessions. The morning sessionwill offer a thorough introduction to the EYFS ensuring thatpractitioners use all of the resources in the EYFS pack. The afternoonsession will explore why we observe young children and how ourobservations guide planning. Delegates will take part in a play sessionboth as a 'player' and as an 'observer'; the observations gathered willbe evaluated and 'next steps' planned. - Croydon. Cost: 50 plusVAT. Includes lunch and certificate. E-mail: training@futureworks.org.ukor call Shelley on 020 8916 2078.
16 September
Spearheading the next phase of Children's Trusts. This conference fromChildren and Young People Now magazine will explore the DCSF's visionfor the next ten years; new statutory guidance on the duty toco-operate; best practice joint-commissioning for improved outcomes; andways to ensure inspection success. - London. Cost: 249 plus VAT.Visit www.childrenstrustsconference.com.
22 September
Involving Men as Fathers. An awareness-raising 'taster' day, organisedby ContinYou, that aims to increase practitioners' awareness of theissues involving men as fathers when delivering children's services.This seminar will offer practical sessions looking at change, an audittool, and a copy of the 'Top Dads' toolkit I'm a better dad now. -Coventry. Cost: 150. E-mail gaulyn.groves@continyou.org.uk orcall 024 7658 8452.
2 October
The why and how of outdoor play for children three to five years.Delegates will consider why planning to give free access to outdoorlearning is so important for the development of young children, andreview ways to plan and develop the outdoor environment as acomplementary, safe and yet risky and challenging learning environmentfor children aged from three to five years, including the receptionyear. - London. Cost: from 141. Visit www.early-education.org.uk.