A Foundation for Life (2011)
The New Landscape for the Early Years
Very interesting participation debate and a good range of speakers.”
Really informative and a spectrum of thoughts and ideas on how to develop early years/family provision in the current climate.”
There is overwhelming evidence that children’s life chances are determined by their development in the first years of life. It is therefore crucial that services for 0-5 put children’s life chances at the forefront of everything that they deliver.
This exciting conference will provide up to the minute information and analysis of new important changes with detailed insight into implications for all of those involved. Importantly, the conference will also draw on leading practice and innovation in the early years from around the country.
Confirmed speakers include:
- Sarah Teather MP, Minister for Children and Families
- Professor Christine Pascal, Director of the Centre for Research in Early Childhood
- Thom Crabbe, National Manager for Early Years, CWDC
- Pip O'Byrne, Chair, 4Children
- Anne Longfield OBE, Chief Executive, 4Children
- Ruth Kennedy, Programme Lead, Croydon Total Place
- Frank Field, Chair of the Independent Review on Poverty and Life Chances, Croydon Total Place
- Peter Lewis, Director of Children and Young People Services, Haringey Council
- Jean Humphrys,Director, Early Years Development, Ofstead
As well as many other top level speakers, promising a lively and interesting debate with an excellent opportunity to reflect on the changing landscape of early years and to begin to map out the vision and priorities for a new early years system.
Topics will include:
- An update from the Government on their plans for a new Early Years strategy.
- Quality and outcomes – The new Early Years Foundation Stage
- How local authorities can improve life chances for the most disadvantaged young children and reduce child poverty
- How early intervention can break the cycle of disadvantage
- How early years support can be at the heart of the community
- How services for early years can remain universal with targeted support within
- Outcomes and results – What payment by results will mean
- Next phase for Children’s Centres and 2 year old funding
With plenty of case studies and ample opportunity to share experiences and knowledge with other professionals, this conference will be essential for anyone working within The Early Years.