Early years foundation stage: effective preparation and implementation - This Nursery World conference was such a hit when it was staged in Birmingham in February that it is being offered again in London for even more delegates. Seminars cover topics including planning and observation, implementation and delivery, inspections, and working with parents under the EYFS. Among the speakers are Ruth Pimentel and Ann Langston (pictured) from Primary National Strategies, and Ofsted, children's centre and childminding leaders. - London. Cost: from £199 to £599. Group discounts available. Book at www.eyfsconferencelondon.com
9-10 May
Trusting children's thinking: Reflecting on Dispositions for Learning - Speakers at the annual national conference by Early Education include Bernadette Duffy, Professor Cathy Nutbrown of the University of Sheffield, Mick Waters, director of Curriculum at QCA, and Anne Nelson, chief executive of Early Education. - Sheffield. Cost: from £95. Call 020 7539 5400 or visit www.early-education.org.uk.
14 May
National conference: Understanding childrens play: playing, thinking and imagining - Speakers including Penny Holland of London Metropolitan University and Maulfrey Worthington of the Free University of Amsterdam will consider learning to trust children's interest in weapons and superhero play, and progression in children's play. - Bristol. Cost: £80. Contact: Redcliffe Children's Centre on 0117 9030334.
10 June
It's not just baby talk - building early language and literacy - This course looks at practical ways to support language learning and early literacy skills, and considers how to help babies and toddlers learning a home language alongside English. - London. Cost: £120 including lunch. Call 020 7612 6589 or e-mail cpd@ioe.ac.uk.
30 April
Early years foundation stage: effective preparation and implementation - This Nursery World conference was such a hit when it was staged in Birmingham in February that it is being offered again in London for even more delegates. Seminars cover topics including planning and observation, implementation and delivery, inspections, and working with parents under the EYFS. Among the speakers are Ruth Pimentel and Ann Langston from Primary National Strategies, and Ofsted, children's centre and childminding leaders. - London. Cost: from £199 to £599. Group discounts available. Book at www.eyfsconferencelondon.com.