2016 | Conference | Diary Reminder
Learn, Explore, Debate | January, 2016, various venues. As part of its work in continuing in the role as the DfE’s strategic partner for early years and childcare, 4Children has organised the next round of LED events. The agenda has still to be agreed but the events are likely to focus on the key priorities of the new government including 30 hours free childcare for employed parents.
19 January 2016, Birmingham; 20 January 2016, Taunton; 21 January 2016; Manchester 22 January 2016; London; 25 January 2016, Leeds Childminder Agencies: Information Sessions 4Children is hosting a series of information sessions about childminder agencies, and is inviting anyone interested in providing high quality, flexible childcare to attend. Current childminder agencies consist of nurseries, childminders, local authorities, and schools. The sessions will offer support to those considering setting up as an agency, either now or in the future, and share experiences and best practices of existing childminder agencies.
Nursery World Show 2016 | 5-6 February 2016, London
This annual show features live free theatre and themed zones, as well as an early years seminar and masterclass programme.
BECERA 2016: Risk, adventure and challenge in the early years | 16-17 February 2016, Birmingham
BECERA is an independent self-funding organisation run by the Centre for Research in Early Childhood (CREC) which has dedicated itself to improving services for young children and families in the UK for more than 25 years. This year, the annual BECERA conference seeks to explore children’s need to experience adventure, challenge and risk taking.
Early Education – The Learning Together About Learning project | Feb/March 2016 – various locations
Early Education received funding from the Department for Education for a project to support and evaluate strategies for implementing the Early Years Pupil Premium. Six dissemination events with keynote speakers are being held around England in February and March 2016. The 15 pilot local networks will share what they have learnt about how to close the gap for children eligible for EYPP, how to make best use of the funds, and how to provide evidence of impact for Ofsted.
Organised by National Literacy Trust, this annual conference for early years practitioners brings together speakers from academia, policy perspectives and practice, reflecting latest research and grass roots activity. The conference will focus on Helping Early Language and Literacy Outcomes (HELLO), a project funded by the DfE to work with early years experts to improve the communication, language and literacy outcomes of children from birth to age three in three areas: Skilled practitioners; Partnership with parents; and Enabling environments.
ORIM Network Meeting | 3 May 2016, Sheffield
The ORIM Network was set up to bring together those who are working with young children and their parents using the ORIM Framework and REAL project methods. At this event colleagues will share updates on their ORIM and REAL work and there will be an opportunity for everyone to display their recent work. Attendance at this network meeting will be acknowledged by letter as a part of your continuing CPD.
The place of the child in 21st century society | 5-7 May 2016, Canterbury
Organised by OMEP UK in partnership with Canterbury Christ Church University, the conference will focus on the place of the child in 21st century society. There will be an opportunity to visit pre-schools, and a range of cultural and social events. Submission of papers, posters or symposia are welcomed, and the deadline for abstracts is 18 January 2016.
