Events
Please send details of your conference, seminar or training course to info@playscotland.org and we can put it on our website.
Action for Sick Children Scotland Annual Conference
14 September 2010
In late 2009, ASC(S) marked the start of a year-long campaign to raise awareness of the healthcare needs, rights and responsibilities of sick children, young people and their families. The campaign will conclude on 14 September 2010 with a Conference in the Royal Concert Hall Glasgow. Further information visit www.ascscotland.org.uk
Places and Spaces
Play Scotland Annual Conference
30 September 2010
Play Scotland will be hosting their annual conference on Thursday 30 September at the Apex Waterloo Hotel, Edinburgh.
Speakers: Dr Harry Burns, Chief Medical Officer; Prof Frank Furedi; Janette Fich Jesperson, Kompan; Matthew King, Child Friendly Initiatives, UNICEF and Fergus Storrier, Youth Justice, Tayide Police.
There is an early bird discount of 15% if you book before 30 July.
Further details can be found here
For booking form click here
National Early Years Network Event
Edinburgh Conference Centre. Heriott Watt, Edinburgh
5 & 6 October 2010
The target audience of the conference is practitioners across the NHS, local government and the community and voluntary sector working in Early Years, both professional and volunteers. Those interested in raising the profile of Early Years and supporting parents and young children across Scotland.
The conference aims to support early years professionals across all sectors
deliver improved outcomes for Scotland's children and families.
The objectives of the conference are proposed as:
· To provide opportunities from practitioners working in the early years to
share practice across local areas and sectors
· To share current evidence in the early years and encourage the use of
evidence based practice in local service development.
· To extend awareness on the scope of the early years from preconception
to 8 years and the impact of work at this life stage
· To support the implementation of transition change to improve Scotland's outomes for children and young people.
For further information contact Laura Martin Email: laura.martin2@nhs.net
Making Space 2010: international conference promoting innovation, creativity and sustainability in design for children and young people aged 0-18
7-8 October 2010, Our Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh, with supporting events in Glasgow and East/West Lothian.
This major conference brings together a range of international experts who will examine issue related to children and space from aspects of how children and young people relate to their environment and its impact on their development to what makes a good learning environment and what we need to focus on in the future. As well as plenary sessions, delegates will be invited to join one of three study tours visiting inspiring and innovative new buildings and projects in Central Scotland and hearing from those directly involved in their design and planning.
For further information click here
Playing Outside
Play, nature and services for young children
Children in Europe Conference
Balbirnie House Hotel, Markinch, Fife
16 September 2010
Opportunities for outdoor play and activities can contribute hugely to children's learning and creativity, social relationships and physical well-being. Nature has been described as ‘the best environment for a child's play' enabling children to explore their ‘possibility' worlds. Research has shown that children who play outside are more curious and physically healthier - and that the outdoor environment offers important opportunities for developing relationships as well as encouraging a sense of independence and building self-esteem.
This special conference explores some of the issues raised by Children in Europe's issue ‘Playing Outside" which examines the use of outdoor space in services for children aged 0-10 years.
For further information click here
Putting our Vision into Action
SCMA Annual Conference and AGM
30 October 2010
Book before 30 July to get an early bird discount. For furtehr details see www.childminding.org
Getting it Right for Every Child
SPPA Annual Conference and AGM
Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh
11 November 2010
For further information click here
