 | Call for More Emphasis on Literacy at Childcare Expo 2011
21 September 2011
Patrick Leeson, Director of Development, Education and Care at Ofsted, called for more emphasis on literacy, language and communication in the early years when he opened Childcare Expo 2011 on Friday (16th September).Speaking on the first morning of the annual two-day event in Coventry he told his audience that the proportion of children working securely in communication, language and literacy stands at 59% compared to 77% for personal, social and emotional development. |
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Countdown Begins to Childcare Expo 2011
1 August 2011
With just over six weeks to go there’s still time to book your place at this year’s Childcare Expo in September.The event, which takes place on 16th and 17th September at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry, brings together childcare experts, suppliers and practitioners working in the early years sector under one roof. |
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Expo Showcase for Medicine Management System
20 June 2011
A new product to help nurseries keep track of children’s medicines will be showcased at this year’s Childcare Expo in Coventry. Medilert is a new online service for managing medicines in nurseries and its creators will be exhibiting at the annual Childcare Expo on 16th and 17th September.
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Visit Childcare Expo for Ideas for Play on a Budget
8 June 2011
Research shows that 82% of adults feel children’s play has changed, with children playing outdoors less and with mass-produced plastic toys more.Yet most adults’ fondest childhood memories are of playing outdoors, making mud pies, building dens and jumping in puddles.You can find out how to reintroduce children in your care to this ‘lost’ style of sensory play by attending a free ‘Play on a Budget’ workshop at Childcare Expo on 16th and 17th September.
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Childcare Expo backs calls for Parents to talk to their Babies
16 May 2011
One in five parents believe it is only beneficial to communicate with their baby from the age of three months and one in eight believe responsibility for developing their child’s communication skills lies outside the home.Those are the main findings of new research conducted on behalf of the National Literacy Trust, which has launched a Talk To Your Baby campaign to educate parents about the role they can play in helping their baby develop vital communication skills in the first three years of their lives. |
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Emma's in Line for Top Event Industry Award
12 May 2011
The organiser of the leading early years exhibition Childcare Expo could be named as the UK’s number one event director next week. Emma Barrett of Broadway Events in Hampshire has been nominated in the Best Event Director category of the 2011 Exhibition News Awards. |
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Be Inspired by the Great Outdoors at Childcare Expo
8 April 2011
An inspiring outdoor learning zone is to be created at this year’s Childcare Expo to help early years professionals make the most of outside spaces. All areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage can be delivered outdoors – and if you’re short of good ideas a day out at Childcare Expo in September should give you plenty of inspiration.
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Seminar Registration is Now Live
15 March 2011
This nursery exhibition should be a must attend event in your diary! With a dedicated seminar programme, networking opportunities, a creative feature area and free workshops can you afford to miss out? |
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Leading Lights take Centre Stage at Childcare Expo 2011
30 January 2011
One of the early years industry’s most eminent figures will be opening Childcare Expo 2011 this September. Patrick Leeson, Director of Development, Education and Care for Ofsted, will launch this year’s event by delivering the opening seminar on Friday 16th September at the Ricoh Arena, Coventry.
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Childcare Expo Attracts Top Industry Names
21 January 2011
Childcare Expo is already gearing up to be a must-attend event in 2011. The early years show which brings together key industry experts and nursery suppliers looks set to deliver a constructive and stimulating seminar programme this year, with some top industry names sharing their wealth of knowledge. |
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Childcare Expo Shoots for the Stars!
6 December 2011
Lincoln-based public relations agency Shooting Star PR has won the contract to handle all PR and publicity for Childcare Expo 2011. |
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