Participants can learn effective strategies to support the developmentof early writing and mathematical graphics. They will be offered astep-by-step guide to setting up mark-making areas and developingbehaviours across all six areas of learning, including handwriting,mathematical graphics, exploring media and materials, number for labelsand counting, communicating ideas and being creative. - London. Cost:240 plus VAT. Visit www.osiriseducational.co.uk or phone 0808 160 5 160
- 20 June. North West Regional Conference- It ain't what you do, it'sthe way that you do it.
This Early Education conference will highlight the skills thatpractitioners bring to high-quality early years practice and offerdelegates new techniques to engage children in a series of afternoonworkshops. - Lancaster. Cost: members 50, non-members 80.Visit www.early-education.org.uk
- 7 July. Two-Year-Olds' Development: Understand The Bigger Picture
In this Nursery World practical workshop Dr Maria Robinson will presentan integrated model for two-year-old development to help practitionersunderstand, encourage and practically support the cognitive, emotionaland behavioural progression of this age group. This event runs alongsideNursery World's conference on two-year-olds.
Birmingham. Cost: from 199. Visit www.workingwithtwoyearolds.comor phone 020 8267 4011
- 8 July. Give Two-Year-Olds The Best Start In Life
At the only national event focusing on two-year-olds, 18 leading expertswill explore behaviour in this age group and discuss effectiveapproaches to boosting future outcomes. Participants can focus onstimulating environments, engaging parents, working with partners andsupporting deprived children. - Birmingham. Cost: from 274. Visitwww.workingwithtwoyearolds.com or call 020 8267 4011