Conferences

Child swinging on a ropeOn this page you will find a selection of forthcoming national and regional conferences and events of interest to play professionals.

The CPIS monthly e-bulletin Play Conferences & Events [PDF 122KB] contains a full list.

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28 January 2010, London
6th Annual Conference: Inspection and Regulation in Early Years 2010
The conference will bring together senior childcare and early years practitioners and managers to hear the latest policy direction from government. Speakers include Adrian Voce, director of Play England.

17 February 2010, London
Play Into the Future: Embedding inclusion beyond 2010: KIDS annual conference
Key themes will be celebrating the successes of the Play Strategy, and Aiming High for disabled children.

2-3 March 2010, Eastbourne
8th National Playwork Conference

13 March 2010, Chertsey, Surrey
Spirit of Play
The SkillsActive Playwork Southern Team will be hosting its annual regional play conference. Practical and theoretical workshops, exhibitors and speakers.

5-6 May 2010, Cardiff
Spirit of Adventure Play
Bookings for the annual Play Wales conference starts from early 2010. If you are interested in running a workshop or giving a presentation email kate@playwales.org.uk

 

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