1. EYFS Course Creating ‘A Positive Environment’ to Support Children’s Learning in the Revised EYFS EYFS Course Creating ‘A Positive Environment’ to Support Children’s Learning in the Revised EYFS Course venue: The EYFS is changing! Led by Ann Langston, who supported Dame Clare Tickell’s Review of the EYFS, and Early Years Matters team members, 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. This course will provide opportunities to: Understand the role of the environment as the ‘third teacher’ in the revised EYFS through explorations of continuous and enhanced provision Consider how a positive, enabling environment can support learning in the Prime and Specific areas of the revised EYFS framework Identify and explore the conditions for learning that reflect children’s needs, build their confidence and ensure their potential is developed throughout the early years and into Key Stage One Explore practical ways to develop your current learning environment to maximise its potential Attendance Certificate and Lunch included Full access to the Madeleine Lindley Book Centre 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 this course will be a ‘breath of fresh air’ for all early years practitioners. How do we know? Because delegates have told us our training is outstanding: ‘ An excellent day all round and one of the best value training events I have attended. The materials provided gave me a clear overview and will help me remember the detail long after the event.’ (Independent Early Years Consultant) ‘ I have received some excellent feedback from staff and they all found it extremely useful. The training was exactly as I had hoped and.. presented in a non- threatening, informative manner. I will not hesitate to recommend you to others.’ (EYFS Coordinator) Who should attend? Early Years Leaders, Managers and Practitioners Early Years Foundation Stage Coordinators/Leads Early Years Professionals (EYPS) Children’s Centre Teachers Early Years Advisers & Consultants Early Education Professionals e.g. College Lecturers Madeleine Lindley Training & Conference Centre Oldham OL9 9XA Friday 24 th February 2012 9.30am – 3.00pm Madeleine Lindley Training & Conference Centre, Oldham, OL9 9XA Ann Langston & Dr Jonathan Doherty (0161) 766 1640 (07810) 206 076 (0161) 766 1640 (07810) 206 076 Early Years Matters Ltd, 36 Bloomfield Drive Bury, BL9 8JX www.EarlyYearsMatters.co.uk info@EarlyYearsMatters.co.uk

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: (ML08/12)