1. EYFS Courses: Revised Framework Spring Term 2012 EYFS Courses: Revised Framework Spring Term 2012 About Early Years Matters Recognised for our significant involvement in the development of the EYFS and Birth to Three Matters as well as our contribution to the EYFS review, we are dedicated to making early education better for young children and those who work with them. A company with a reputation for providing high quality, affordable training, to early years schools, nurseries and settings, we know these courses will be like a ‘breath of fresh air’. Courses with a difference! Manchester Cathedral Visitor Centre Victoria Street, M3 1SX Ann Langston & Dr Jonathan Doherty Friday 24 th February Creating ‘A Positive Environment’ to Support Children’s Learning in the Revised EYFS The EYFS is changing! Developed by Ann Langston, who supported Dame Clare Tickell’s Review of the EYFS, this course will involve participants in exploring ways to create environments that will support young children’s learning in the revised EYFS, addressing the new EYFS principle: A Positive Environment. (Venue: Madeleine Lindley) Friday 24 th February Creating ‘A Positive Environment’ to Support Children’s Learning in the Revised EYFS The EYFS is changing! Developed by Ann Langston, who supported Dame Clare Tickell’s Review of the EYFS, this course will involve participants in exploring ways to create environments that will support young children’s learning in the revised EYFS, addressing the new EYFS principle: A Positive Environment. (Venue: Madeleine Lindley) Friday 16 th March Learning and Development in the Prime Areas of the Revised EYFS Revised EYFS This course will support participants in understanding the changes to the Prime Areas in the revised EYFS. This is a vital course to ensure that observation, assessment and planning are in line with the new guidance. It will also help practitioners in making judgements about the balance between the Prime and Specific Areas of the revised EYFS and the three characteristics of effective learning. (Venue: Madeleine Lindley) Friday 16 th March Learning and Development in the Prime Areas of the Revised EYFS Revised EYFS This course will support participants in understanding the changes to the Prime Areas in the revised EYFS. This is a vital course to ensure that observation, assessment and planning are in line with the new guidance. It will also help practitioners in making judgements about the balance between the Prime and Specific Areas of the revised EYFS and the three characteristics of effective learning. (Venue: Madeleine Lindley) Thursday 22 nd March Getting School Readiness Right (Birth to 5) in the Revised EYFS This course will focus on what is meant by the term ‘ school readiness ’ and explore some of the issues for settings in ensuring developmentally appropriate practice is upheld in the EYFS. In addition, real examples of partnership will be shared, demonstrating ways of supporting young children’s development, learning and transitions at all stages throughout the EYFS. (Venue: Manchester Cathedral) Thursday 22 nd March Getting School Readiness Right (Birth to 5) in the Revised EYFS This course will focus on what is meant by the term ‘ school readiness ’ and explore some of the issues for settings in ensuring developmentally appropriate practice is upheld in the EYFS. In addition, real examples of partnership will be shared, demonstrating ways of supporting young children’s development, learning and transitions at all stages throughout the EYFS. (Venue: Manchester Cathedral) Friday 25 th May Learning and Development in the Specific Areas of the Revised EYFS This course will focus on the process and outcomes of learning in the revised EYFS. It will support participants in understanding the changes to the Specific Areas of the new EYFS. It will support judgements about the changing balance between the Specific and Prime areas as children grow and develop. It will also explore approaches to supporting and reporting on the characteristics of effective teaching and learning. (Venue: Madeleine Lindley) Friday 25 th May Learning and Development in the Specific Areas of the Revised EYFS This course will focus on the process and outcomes of learning in the revised EYFS. It will support participants in understanding the changes to the Specific Areas of the new EYFS. It will support judgements about the changing balance between the Specific and Prime areas as children grow and develop. It will also explore approaches to supporting and reporting on the characteristics of effective teaching and learning. (Venue: Madeleine Lindley) (0161) 766 1640 (07810) 206 076 (0161) 766 1640 (07810) 206 076 Early Years Matters Ltd, 36 Bloomfield Drive Bury, BL9 8JX info@EarlyYearsMatters.co.uk www.EarlyYearsMatters.co.uk Madeleine Lindley Training & Conference Centre Oldham OL9 9XA Courses cost: £95 per delegate (plus 20% VAT)

2. Course Booking Form All courses are £95 (plus VAT at 20%) per delegate. Includes lunch and refreshments. Please return this form to: Early Years Matters Ltd, 36 Bloomfield Drive, Bury, BL9 8JX. For booking queries call 07810 206 076 or email info@earlyyearsmatters.co.uk Contact name Organisation Address PostcodeLocal Authority TelephoneEmail No. of delegates Names of delegates Dietary Requirements Special Needs (please tick relevant box) Please invoice Official order number I enclose a cheque made payable to ‘Early Years Matters Ltd’ Cheque amount Authorisation: I agree to meet the course fees as advertised Signature Print name Date Cancellation policy: Please contact us as soon as possible. Substitutions welcome at any time. Cancellations made more than 4 weeks before the conference will be refunded in full. 2-4 weeks 50% refund. Less than 2 weeks full fees due. Course Title and Date: