Early Years Scotland’s National Conference

Building our Ambitious Early Years WorkforceHilton Glasgow City Centre: Saturday 3 October 2015

Join us for the

Scottish Launch of Marte Meo International

Chaired by Kirsty Wark

CreativeApproaches to

Working withUnder 3s

Chair: Kirsty Wark

What is the main focus?For the first time, eligable two year olds now have an entitlement to Early Learning and Childcare in Scotland. Our workforce has to be upskilled and up to date to ensure that every child has a high quality experience.

Who should attend? Early learning and childcare practitioners and managers, college and university students and staff, local authority and Scottish Government colleagues, health and social work professionals, and everyone interested and involved in early learning and childcare.

Continuing Professional Development Attendance at this conference will count towards your Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Exhibition A wide range of early years related stalls will be available for browsing and purchasing. Exhibits will include play and learning materials, resources to enhance the environment, books and information displays.

Early Years Scotland’s National Conference

Maria Aarts New to Scotland! The Marte Meo Approach: A Unique Practical Approach for working with Young Children and Parents/Carers

This unique approach has already been adopted by 43 countries. Maria will exemplify this in the Early Learning and Childcare setting as well as at home.

The Marte Meo Approach provides detailed and practical information for Early Learning and Childcare professionals to support children’s learning and development. Its aim is to identify and develop positive techniques that will support children and improve outcomes.

Dr Margy WhalleyWorking with Children 0 - 3: Building A Creative Workforce

Dr Margy Whalley will share evidence-based practice when working with under 3s and she will explore why Early Learning and Childcare settings should become learning communities engaging with parents, offering continuous development and accredited training.

Dr Margy Whalley will also explore the benefits of providing a safe, secure environment that is not only rich and stimulating, but encourages children to develop autonomy and feel comfortably challenged. She will discuss the importance of an atmosphere that places emphasis on being happy, having fun, enjoyment; and the celebration of each and every child’s achievements.

Panel Presenters

Henry Mathias Head of Inspection, Care Inspectorate

Keynotes

Heather DouglasEarly Years ManagerGlasgow City Council

Kathryn ChisholmChildren and Families Directorate, Scottish Government

Maureen MallonAssistant Director,Children and Families,Education Scotland

Reserve your place by 4 September 2015

What delegates said about last year’s conference

• “Fabulous presenters – great food for thought”• “Best conference ever”• “Worth every penny. I feel so inspired and motivated to continue my• contribution to Early Years”• “Some really inspirational speakers”

Some great reasons to attend:

• Hear and meet key experts and take away practical ideas• Refresh your knowledge of what is happening in the sector• Network with other Early Learning and Childcare Professionals• Take part in discussion and debate• Browse educational resources and learn about new products and services• Enhance your Professional Learning.

9.45 Welcome: Kirsty Wark, Chair, Broadcaster and Journalist Barbara Dale, Chair of Board, Early Years Scotland Jean Carwood-Edwards, Chief Executive, Early Years Scotland

10.00 Opening Address Aileen Campbell, MSP, Minister for Children and Young People

10.15 Big Noise Govanhill, Sistema Scotland Children’s Orchestra

10.30 New to Scotland! The Marte Meo Approach: A Unique Practical Approach for working with Young Children and Parents/Carers Maria Aarts, Director, Marte Meo International

11.45 Refreshments and Exhibition

12.00 Presentations and Panel Discussion • Building the Ambition: Maureen Mallon, Assistant Director, Children and Families, Education Scotland • The Workforce Review: Kathryn Chisholm, Early Learning and Childcare, Scottish Government • Working with Two Year Olds: Heather Douglas, Early Years Manager, Glasgow City Council • Inspecting and Improving Outcomes: Henry Mathias, Head of Inspection, Care Inspectorate • Nurture in Glasgow: Heather Douglas, Early Years Manager, Glasgow City Council 12.50 Lunch and Exhibition

1.40 World Café Consultation Cafe themes will include panel presentations, Marte Meo and Under 3s at Pen Green.

2.10 Working with Children 0 - 3: Building A Creative Workforce Dr Margy Whalley, Director of Research, Pen Green Research Centre

3.25 Conference Close Jean Carwood-Edwards, Chief Executive, Early Years Scotland

3.30 Early Years Scotland AGM 3.45 AGM Close

Conference Programme

Early Years Scotland, 21-23 Granville Street, Glasgow G3 7EE. Tel: 0141 221 4148. Email: info@earlyyearsscotland.org. Early Years Scotland is a charity and a company limited by guarantee, registered in Scotland No. 86932, charity number SC 003725.

Booking FormEarly Bird and Early Years Scotland member discounts

• Early Bird Bookings - applications received on or before 31 August receive a 10% reduction on delegate fees.

• Early Years Scotland member discounts – applications received on or before 31 August - one delegate per group half price (for the first 50 EYS member groups that apply).

Full rate (local authorities, public and private sector organisations) £125

Reduced rate (voluntary sector organisations) £110

Lower Rate (EYS members only): First delegate £80

Lower Rate (EYS members only): Second and subsequent delegate* £70

* Please note for EYS members sending more than one delegate, each extra delegate qualifies for the £70 rate.

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Choice of World Café Consultation Topics – each delegate will be able to join 3 groups

Method of Payment

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Terms and Conditions: A 25% administration charge will be applied to any booking cancelled in the period prior to the seven days before the conference. No refunds will be given for any cancellation made within the seven day period prior to the event, but substitute delegates are welcome.Data Protection: By signing this form you agree to Early Years Scotland holding and using your details to tell you about any future events that we feel may be of interest to you. Please confirm that you consent by ticking this box.

Booking forms should be posted, emailed or faxed to: Early Years Scotland, 21-23 Granville Street, Glasgow G3 7EE Email: info@earlyyearsscotland.org Fax: 0141 221 6043. For more information about the conference, please visit earlyyearsscotland.org

Delegates’ Fees

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Please note that for Early Years Scotland member groups who wish to attend the AGM only from 3.30-3.45pm this part of the day is free. Please complete the following:

Please photocopy as required. Bookings can also be made online at www.earlyyearsscotland.org/about-us/conference/online-booking

A. Building the Ambition B. The Workforce Review C. Working with Two Year Olds D. Inspecting and Improving Outcomes E. The Marte Meo ApproachF. Nurture in Glasgow G. Practice at Pen Green