8.30-9.00 AGM Registration and Breakfast

9.00-9.30 Early Years Scotland AGM

9.15-10.00 Conference Registration, Exhibition and Refreshments

10.00-10.10 Conference Opening and Welcome Barbara Dale, Chair of Board, Early Years Scotland Jean Carwood-Edwards, Chief Executive, Early Years Scotland

10.10-10.25 Maggie’s and Early Years Scotland: Our 50th Anniversary Charity Kirsty Wark, Conference Chair, Journalist, Broadcaster and Writer

10.25-10.45 Opening Address Mark McDonald, MSP, Minister for Childcare and Early Years, Scottish Government

10.45-11.00 Early Years Scotland – Fabulous at 50! Jean Carwood-Edwards, Chief Executive, Early Years Scotland

11.00-11.30 Refreshments and Exhibition

11.30-11.50 Reflections of a Children’s Commissioner Tam Baillie, Former Commissioner for Children and Young People

11.50-12.10 Additional Support Needs and Eliminating Inequality Jim Taylor, Autism Consultant

12.10-12.30 Early Brain Development: Reducing the Effects of Trauma Personalised Video for Early Years Scotland Dr Bruce Perry, Senior Fellow of The ChildTrauma Academy, Houston, Texas

12.30-13.30 Lunch, Exhibition, Student Poster Presentations

13.30-14.30 World Café World Café 1 Theme 1 Literacy and Language World Café 2 Theme 2 Creating a Rich Play Environment World Café 3 Theme 3 Effective Parental Engagement World Café 4 Theme 4 Working with Families Experiencing Difficulties World Café 5 Theme 5 Transitions World Café 6 Theme 6 Expanding the Workforce by 2020 World Café 7 Theme 7 Expanding ELC Entitlement from 600 - 1140 hours World Café 8 Theme 8 Provision for 2 year olds World Café 9 Theme 9 Outdoor Learning World Café 10 Theme 10 Scottish Government EYS ELC Expansion Trial

14.30-15.30 Reducing Educational Disadvantage: A Strategic Approach in the Early Years Penny Tassoni, Author, Independent Education Consultant and Trainer

15.30-15.40 Close of Conference - Kirsty Wark

15.45 You are cordially invited to join Early Years Scotland for a glass of Prosecco and a slice of cake to celebrate our 50 years

Eliminating Educational

Inequality: Getting to Grips with the Gap in the Early Years!

Early Years ScotlandAnnual National ConferenceHilton Glasgow, William Street, G3 8HT | Saturday 30 September 2017

Keynote Speaker, Penny TassoniAuthor, Reducing

Educational Disadvantage:A Strategic Approach in

the Early Years

Chair, Kirsty Wark

Broadcaster and journalist Kirsty

Wark will Chair the conference

Penny TassoniPenny Tassoni is a leading author, education consultant and trainer who specialises in the whole spectrum of learning and play.

Penny has written over forty books many of which are best sellers in the sector. Her latest professional book is the award winning ‘Reducing Educational Disadvantage; A Strategic Approach in the Early Years’.

Penny is a much sought after speaker and specialist both in the U.K and internationally. She has also worked in Istanbul, China and Japan. In addition to training, Penny is also President of Professional Association of Childcare and Education (PACEY).

Time Event

Early Years Scotland, 23 Granville Street, Glasgow G3 7EETel: 0141 221 4148. Email: info@earlyyearsscotland.org

Early Years Scotland is a charity and a company limited by guarantee, registered in Scotland No. 86932, charity number SC003725

time event

50th Anniversary Conference Programme

Early Years ScotlandAnnual National Conference

In partnership with our chosen charity

In partnership with

Keynote Speaker

Early Years ScotlandAnnual National Conference

Eliminating Educational Inequality: Getting to Grips with the Gap in the Early Years!

We know from research that by the time children start school, there is a huge disadvantage gap that has developed. Come along to this informative and exciting conference and don’t miss this unique opportunity to hear from key experts. We are also delighted to welcome Kirsty Wark, who has again, kindly agreed to chair our conference with no fee.

Who should attend?Members of EYS, Early Learning and Childcare practitioners and managers, college and university students and staff, early education teachers, local authority and Scottish Government colleagues, health and social work professionals, and everyone interested and involved in Early Learning and Childcare.

Continuing Professional DevelopmentAttendance at this conference will count towards your Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

RegistrationTo register for this conference, please complete the online booking form to reserve your place, or, alternatively, detach and return this form to EYS. It is advisable to book your place as soon as possible, as our numbers are restricted and places fill up quickly!

ExhibitionA wide range of early years related stalls will be available for you to browse and purchase from. Exhibits will include play and learning materials, resources to enhance the environment, books and information displays.

Our chosen charityThis year as part of our anniversary celebrations, we are in partnership with Maggie’s Centres in Scotland. EYS will donate £1 from every delegate fee to Maggie’s.

Early Years ScotlandAnnual National Conference Speakers

Kirsty Wark Journalist, Broadcaster and WriterKirsty Wark is one of Britain’s most experienced television journalists. For twenty seven years she has presented a wide range of programmes from the ground breaking Late Show to Election specials, live stadium events and since 1993, the BBC’s flagship nightly current affairs show Newsnight. She has also hosted the weekly Newsnight Review show.

Delegates’ fees

World Café Themes each delegate will be able to join three groups

Method of payment

Mark McDonald MSP Minister for Childcare and Early YearsMark holds an MA in Politics from the University of Dundee and MLitt in Strategic Studies from the University of Aberdeen. In 2013 he was selected as the SNP candidate for AberdeenDonside and was re-elected to the Scottish Parliament as MSP in 2016, and subsequently appointed to his current position.

Tam Baillie Former Children and Young People’s Commissioner in ScotlandTam worked with children and young people for 30 years before becoming the Commissioner in 2009. He has worked in Scotland and England in both government and voluntary organisations. He worked as the Director of Policy for Barnardo’s Scotland from 2003 and worked extensively on children’s policy and rights issues.

Jim Taylor Autism ConsultantJim was one of the first teachers in Scotland to work exclusively with pupils with Autism before being recruited by The Scottish Society for Children with Autism, now known as Scottish Autism. He has been influential in the development of adapting the curriculum and teachingstyles to the unique learning, communication and thinking styles of children with Autism.

Dr Bruce D. Perry M.D., PH.D. Personalised Video for EYSDr Perry has been an active teacher, clinician and researcher in children’s mental health and the neurosciences for 30 years. He is the Senior Fellow of The ChildTrauma Academy, Houston, Texas and adjunct Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and BehaviouralSciences at the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University in Chicago.

Barbara Dale Chair of EYS BoardBarbara has worked as a primary and specialist infant teacher, as an SPPA Fieldworker, as a Senior Lecturer at Falkirk College, and as an SQA Senior External Verifier. She lectured at Bell College, and before retiring was Head of a Stirling Council nursery. She currently delivers training and works with SQA, contributing to qualification development.

AGM attendance only

Jean Carwood-Edwards DCE, AEE, M.ED: Chief Executive, Early Years ScotlandJean started her career as a primary and nursery teacher, specialising in early years. She moved into Further Education as a Lecturer before becoming the Head of School of Education at James Watt College, Greenock. She has worked at the University of Glasgow and was Early Years Team Leader and Programme Director at Education Scotland.

Jane Brumpton B.Ed Hons, PGCE, Depute Chief Executive, Early Years ScotlandJane was Head Teacher of Woodacre Nursery School for 9 years in Glasgow City Council. During this time, she had a 3 year secondment to Learning and Teaching Scotland (now Education Scotland) as an Early Years Development Officer, working nationally within the Early Years team.

Book your placeTo register for this conference, please go to the Early Years Scotland website and complete the online booking form to reserve your place, or, alternatively, complete and return this form and photocopy as required.

Terms and Conditions: A 25% administration charge will be applied to any booking cancelled in the period prior to the seven days before the conference. No refunds will be given for any cancellation made within the seven day period prior to the event, but substitute delegates are welcome. Data Protection: By signing this form you agree to Early Years Scotland holding and using your details to

tell you about any future events that we feel may be of interest to you. Please confirm that you consent by ticking this box. ❑

Booking forms should be posted, emailed or faxed to: Early Years Scotland, 23 Granville Street, Glasgow G3 7EEEmail: info@earlyyearsscotland.org Fax: 0141 221 6043. For more information about the conference, please visit earlyyearsscotland.org

Early Years Scotland Members’ Rate £80

Non-members £120

For settings sending five delegates or more, the following discounts will apply;

0-4 delegates Standard Rate

5-9 delegates 10% discount

10+ delegates 20% discount

Cheque (made payable to Early Years Scotland)

Debit Card Please debit £ from my Mastercard Visa Delta Debit Card

Cardholder details as displayed on your card bills - Name

Address Postcode Date

Card Number Expiry Date (MM/YY)

Security Number (last three digits found on the signature strip of the card)

Signed Date

Theme 1 Literacy and LanguageTheme 2 Creating a Rich Play EnvironmentTheme 3 Effective Parental EngagementTheme 4 Working with Families Experiencing DifficultiesTheme 5 Transitions

1st choice 2nd choice 3rd choice I would like to be a table host*

I would like to host the following theme:

Name Organisation

EYS Membership No. (if applicable) Organisation type (please tick) Voluntary Local Authority Private

Designation

Address

Postcode Telephone Email

Please note that for Early Years Scotland members who wish to attend the AGM only from 9.00-9.30am this part of the day is free. Please complete the following;

I will be attending the AGM only Name

Member name or organisation Membership Number

A limited number of EYS Student Member places are available at a cost of £50.

Please contact EYS office to book a place.

EYS will donate £1 from every delegate fee to Maggie’s

*If you would like to be a table host, you will be invited to a special EYS host preparation session with lunch on a date to be confirmed.

Theme 6 Expanding the Workforce by 2020Theme 7 Expanding ELC Entitlement from 600 - 1140 hoursTheme 8 Provision for 2 year oldsTheme 9 Outdoor LearningTheme 10 Scottish Government EYS ELC Expansion Trial

Eliminating Educational Inequality: Getting to Grips with the Gap in the Early Years!

We know from research that by the time children start school, there is a huge disadvantage gap that has developed. Come along to this informative and exciting conference and don’t miss this unique opportunity to hear from key experts. We are also delighted to welcome Kirsty Wark, who has again, kindly agreed to chair our conference with no fee.

Who should attend?Members of EYS, Early Learning and Childcare practitioners and managers, college and university students and staff, early education teachers, local authority and Scottish Government colleagues, health and social work professionals, and everyone interested and involved in Early Learning and Childcare.

Continuing Professional DevelopmentAttendance at this conference will count towards your Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

RegistrationTo register for this conference, please complete the online booking form to reserve your place, or, alternatively, detach and return this form to EYS. It is advisable to book your place as soon as possible, as our numbers are restricted and places fill up quickly!

ExhibitionA wide range of early years related stalls will be available for you to browse and purchase from. Exhibits will include play and learning materials, resources to enhance the environment, books and information displays.

Our chosen charityThis year as part of our anniversary celebrations, we are in partnership with Maggie’s Centres in Scotland. EYS will donate £1 from every delegate fee to Maggie’s.

Early Years ScotlandAnnual National Conference Speakers

Kirsty Wark Journalist, Broadcaster and WriterKirsty Wark is one of Britain’s most experienced television journalists. For twenty seven years she has presented a wide range of programmes from the ground breaking Late Show to Election specials, live stadium events and since 1993, the BBC’s flagship nightly current affairs show Newsnight. She has also hosted the weekly Newsnight Review show.

Delegates’ fees

World Café Themes each delegate will be able to join three groups

Method of payment

Mark McDonald MSP Minister for Childcare and Early YearsMark holds an MA in Politics from the University of Dundee and MLitt in Strategic Studies from the University of Aberdeen. In 2013 he was selected as the SNP candidate for AberdeenDonside and was re-elected to the Scottish Parliament as MSP in 2016, and subsequently appointed to his current position.

Tam Baillie Former Children and Young People’s Commissioner in ScotlandTam worked with children and young people for 30 years before becoming the Commissioner in 2009. He has worked in Scotland and England in both government and voluntary organisations. He worked as the Director of Policy for Barnardo’s Scotland from 2003 and worked extensively on children’s policy and rights issues.

Jim Taylor Autism ConsultantJim was one of the first teachers in Scotland to work exclusively with pupils with Autism before being recruited by The Scottish Society for Children with Autism, now known as Scottish Autism. He has been influential in the development of adapting the curriculum and teachingstyles to the unique learning, communication and thinking styles of children with Autism.

Dr Bruce D. Perry M.D., PH.D. Personalised Video for EYSDr Perry has been an active teacher, clinician and researcher in children’s mental health and the neurosciences for 30 years. He is the Senior Fellow of The ChildTrauma Academy, Houston, Texas and adjunct Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and BehaviouralSciences at the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University in Chicago.

Barbara Dale Chair of EYS BoardBarbara has worked as a primary and specialist infant teacher, as an SPPA Fieldworker, as a Senior Lecturer at Falkirk College, and as an SQA Senior External Verifier. She lectured at Bell College, and before retiring was Head of a Stirling Council nursery. She currently delivers training and works with SQA, contributing to qualification development.

AGM attendance only

Jean Carwood-Edwards DCE, AEE, M.ED: Chief Executive, Early Years ScotlandJean started her career as a primary and nursery teacher, specialising in early years. She moved into Further Education as a Lecturer before becoming the Head of School of Education at James Watt College, Greenock. She has worked at the University of Glasgow and was Early Years Team Leader and Programme Director at Education Scotland.

Jane Brumpton B.Ed Hons, PGCE, Depute Chief Executive, Early Years ScotlandJane was Head Teacher of Woodacre Nursery School for 9 years in Glasgow City Council. During this time, she had a 3 year secondment to Learning and Teaching Scotland (now Education Scotland) as an Early Years Development Officer, working nationally within the Early Years team.

Book your placeTo register for this conference, please go to the Early Years Scotland website and complete the online booking form to reserve your place, or, alternatively, complete and return this form and photocopy as required.

Terms and Conditions: A 25% administration charge will be applied to any booking cancelled in the period prior to the seven days before the conference. No refunds will be given for any cancellation made within the seven day period prior to the event, but substitute delegates are welcome. Data Protection: By signing this form you agree to Early Years Scotland holding and using your details to

tell you about any future events that we feel may be of interest to you. Please confirm that you consent by ticking this box. ❑

Booking forms should be posted, emailed or faxed to: Early Years Scotland, 23 Granville Street, Glasgow G3 7EEEmail: info@earlyyearsscotland.org Fax: 0141 221 6043. For more information about the conference, please visit earlyyearsscotland.org

Early Years Scotland Members’ Rate £80

Non-members £120

For settings sending five delegates or more, the following discounts will apply;

0-4 delegates Standard Rate

5-9 delegates 10% discount

10+ delegates 20% discount

Cheque (made payable to Early Years Scotland)

Debit Card Please debit £ from my Mastercard Visa Delta Debit Card

Cardholder details as displayed on your card bills - Name

Address Postcode Date

Card Number Expiry Date (MM/YY)

Security Number (last three digits found on the signature strip of the card)

Signed Date

Theme 1 Literacy and LanguageTheme 2 Creating a Rich Play EnvironmentTheme 3 Effective Parental EngagementTheme 4 Working with Families Experiencing DifficultiesTheme 5 Transitions

1st choice 2nd choice 3rd choice I would like to be a table host*

I would like to host the following theme:

Name Organisation

EYS Membership No. (if applicable) Organisation type (please tick) Voluntary Local Authority Private

Designation

Address

Postcode Telephone Email

Please note that for Early Years Scotland members who wish to attend the AGM only from 9.00-9.30am this part of the day is free. Please complete the following;

I will be attending the AGM only Name

Member name or organisation Membership Number

A limited number of EYS Student Member places are available at a cost of £50.

Please contact EYS office to book a place.

EYS will donate £1 from every delegate fee to Maggie’s

*If you would like to be a table host, you will be invited to a special EYS host preparation session with lunch on a date to be confirmed.

Theme 6 Expanding the Workforce by 2020Theme 7 Expanding ELC Entitlement from 600 - 1140 hoursTheme 8 Provision for 2 year oldsTheme 9 Outdoor LearningTheme 10 Scottish Government EYS ELC Expansion Trial

Eliminating Educational Inequality: Getting to Grips with the Gap in the Early Years!

We know from research that by the time children start school, there is a huge disadvantage gap that has developed. Come along to this informative and exciting conference and don’t miss this unique opportunity to hear from key experts. We are also delighted to welcome Kirsty Wark, who has again, kindly agreed to chair our conference with no fee.

Who should attend?Members of EYS, Early Learning and Childcare practitioners and managers, college and university students and staff, early education teachers, local authority and Scottish Government colleagues, health and social work professionals, and everyone interested and involved in Early Learning and Childcare.

Continuing Professional DevelopmentAttendance at this conference will count towards your Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

RegistrationTo register for this conference, please complete the online booking form to reserve your place, or, alternatively, detach and return this form to EYS. It is advisable to book your place as soon as possible, as our numbers are restricted and places fill up quickly!

ExhibitionA wide range of early years related stalls will be available for you to browse and purchase from. Exhibits will include play and learning materials, resources to enhance the environment, books and information displays.

Our chosen charityThis year as part of our anniversary celebrations, we are in partnership with Maggie’s Centres in Scotland. EYS will donate £1 from every delegate fee to Maggie’s.

Early Years ScotlandAnnual National Conference Speakers

Kirsty Wark Journalist, Broadcaster and WriterKirsty Wark is one of Britain’s most experienced television journalists. For twenty seven years she has presented a wide range of programmes from the ground breaking Late Show to Election specials, live stadium events and since 1993, the BBC’s flagship nightly current affairs show Newsnight. She has also hosted the weekly Newsnight Review show.

Delegates’ fees

World Café Themes each delegate will be able to join three groups

Method of payment

Mark McDonald MSP Minister for Childcare and Early YearsMark holds an MA in Politics from the University of Dundee and MLitt in Strategic Studies from the University of Aberdeen. In 2013 he was selected as the SNP candidate for AberdeenDonside and was re-elected to the Scottish Parliament as MSP in 2016, and subsequently appointed to his current position.

Tam Baillie Former Children and Young People’s Commissioner in ScotlandTam worked with children and young people for 30 years before becoming the Commissioner in 2009. He has worked in Scotland and England in both government and voluntary organisations. He worked as the Director of Policy for Barnardo’s Scotland from 2003 and worked extensively on children’s policy and rights issues.

Jim Taylor Autism ConsultantJim was one of the first teachers in Scotland to work exclusively with pupils with Autism before being recruited by The Scottish Society for Children with Autism, now known as Scottish Autism. He has been influential in the development of adapting the curriculum and teachingstyles to the unique learning, communication and thinking styles of children with Autism.

Dr Bruce D. Perry M.D., PH.D. Personalised Video for EYSDr Perry has been an active teacher, clinician and researcher in children’s mental health and the neurosciences for 30 years. He is the Senior Fellow of The ChildTrauma Academy, Houston, Texas and adjunct Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and BehaviouralSciences at the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University in Chicago.

Barbara Dale Chair of EYS BoardBarbara has worked as a primary and specialist infant teacher, as an SPPA Fieldworker, as a Senior Lecturer at Falkirk College, and as an SQA Senior External Verifier. She lectured at Bell College, and before retiring was Head of a Stirling Council nursery. She currently delivers training and works with SQA, contributing to qualification development.

AGM attendance only

Jean Carwood-Edwards DCE, AEE, M.ED: Chief Executive, Early Years ScotlandJean started her career as a primary and nursery teacher, specialising in early years. She moved into Further Education as a Lecturer before becoming the Head of School of Education at James Watt College, Greenock. She has worked at the University of Glasgow and was Early Years Team Leader and Programme Director at Education Scotland.

Jane Brumpton B.Ed Hons, PGCE, Depute Chief Executive, Early Years ScotlandJane was Head Teacher of Woodacre Nursery School for 9 years in Glasgow City Council. During this time, she had a 3 year secondment to Learning and Teaching Scotland (now Education Scotland) as an Early Years Development Officer, working nationally within the Early Years team.

Book your placeTo register for this conference, please go to the Early Years Scotland website and complete the online booking form to reserve your place, or, alternatively, complete and return this form and photocopy as required.

Terms and Conditions: A 25% administration charge will be applied to any booking cancelled in the period prior to the seven days before the conference. No refunds will be given for any cancellation made within the seven day period prior to the event, but substitute delegates are welcome. Data Protection: By signing this form you agree to Early Years Scotland holding and using your details to

tell you about any future events that we feel may be of interest to you. Please confirm that you consent by ticking this box. ❑

Booking forms should be posted, emailed or faxed to: Early Years Scotland, 23 Granville Street, Glasgow G3 7EEEmail: info@earlyyearsscotland.org Fax: 0141 221 6043. For more information about the conference, please visit earlyyearsscotland.org

Early Years Scotland Members’ Rate £80

Non-members £120

For settings sending five delegates or more, the following discounts will apply;

0-4 delegates Standard Rate

5-9 delegates 10% discount

10+ delegates 20% discount

Cheque (made payable to Early Years Scotland)

Debit Card Please debit £ from my Mastercard Visa Delta Debit Card

Cardholder details as displayed on your card bills - Name

Address Postcode Date

Card Number Expiry Date (MM/YY)

Security Number (last three digits found on the signature strip of the card)

Signed Date

Theme 1 Literacy and LanguageTheme 2 Creating a Rich Play EnvironmentTheme 3 Effective Parental EngagementTheme 4 Working with Families Experiencing DifficultiesTheme 5 Transitions

1st choice 2nd choice 3rd choice I would like to be a table host*

I would like to host the following theme:

Name Organisation

EYS Membership No. (if applicable) Organisation type (please tick) Voluntary Local Authority Private

Designation

Address

Postcode Telephone Email

Please note that for Early Years Scotland members who wish to attend the AGM only from 9.00-9.30am this part of the day is free. Please complete the following;

I will be attending the AGM only Name

Member name or organisation Membership Number

A limited number of EYS Student Member places are available at a cost of £50.

Please contact EYS office to book a place.

EYS will donate £1 from every delegate fee to Maggie’s

*If you would like to be a table host, you will be invited to a special EYS host preparation session with lunch on a date to be confirmed.

Theme 6 Expanding the Workforce by 2020Theme 7 Expanding ELC Entitlement from 600 - 1140 hoursTheme 8 Provision for 2 year oldsTheme 9 Outdoor LearningTheme 10 Scottish Government EYS ELC Expansion Trial

8.30-9.00 AGM Registration and Breakfast

9.00-9.30 Early Years Scotland AGM

9.15-10.00 Conference Registration, Exhibition and Refreshments

10.00-10.10 Conference Opening and Welcome Barbara Dale, Chair of Board, Early Years Scotland Jean Carwood-Edwards, Chief Executive, Early Years Scotland

10.10-10.25 Maggie’s and Early Years Scotland: Our 50th Anniversary Charity Kirsty Wark, Conference Chair, Journalist, Broadcaster and Writer

10.25-10.45 Opening Address Mark McDonald, MSP, Minister for Childcare and Early Years, Scottish Government

10.45-11.00 Early Years Scotland – Fabulous at 50! Jean Carwood-Edwards, Chief Executive, Early Years Scotland

11.00-11.30 Refreshments and Exhibition

11.30-11.50 Reflections of a Children’s Commissioner Tam Baillie, Former Commissioner for Children and Young People

11.50-12.10 Additional Support Needs and Eliminating Inequality Jim Taylor, Autism Consultant

12.10-12.30 Early Brain Development: Reducing the Effects of Trauma Personalised Video for Early Years Scotland Dr Bruce Perry, Senior Fellow of The ChildTrauma Academy, Houston, Texas

12.30-13.30 Lunch, Exhibition, Student Poster Presentations

13.30-14.30 World Café World Café 1 Theme 1 Literacy and Language World Café 2 Theme 2 Creating a Rich Play Environment World Café 3 Theme 3 Effective Parental Engagement World Café 4 Theme 4 Working with Families Experiencing Difficulties World Café 5 Theme 5 Transitions World Café 6 Theme 6 Expanding the Workforce by 2020 World Café 7 Theme 7 Expanding ELC Entitlement from 600 - 1140 hours World Café 8 Theme 8 Provision for 2 year olds World Café 9 Theme 9 Outdoor Learning World Café 10 Theme 10 Scottish Government EYS ELC Expansion Trial

14.30-15.30 Reducing Educational Disadvantage: A Strategic Approach in the Early Years Penny Tassoni, Author, Independent Education Consultant and Trainer

15.30-15.40 Close of Conference - Kirsty Wark

15.45 You are cordially invited to join Early Years Scotland for a glass of Prosecco and a slice of cake to celebrate our 50 years

Eliminating Educational

Inequality: Getting to Grips with the Gap in the Early Years!

Early Years ScotlandAnnual National ConferenceHilton Glasgow, William Street, G3 8HT | Saturday 30 September 2017

Keynote Speaker, Penny TassoniAuthor, Reducing

Educational Disadvantage:A Strategic Approach in

the Early Years

Chair, Kirsty Wark

Broadcaster and journalist Kirsty

Wark will Chair the conference

Penny TassoniPenny Tassoni is a leading author, education consultant and trainer who specialises in the whole spectrum of learning and play.

Penny has written over forty books many of which are best sellers in the sector. Her latest professional book is the award winning ‘Reducing Educational Disadvantage; A Strategic Approach in the Early Years’.

Penny is a much sought after speaker and specialist both in the U.K and internationally. She has also worked in Istanbul, China and Japan. In addition to training, Penny is also President of Professional Association of Childcare and Education (PACEY).

Time Event

Early Years Scotland, 23 Granville Street, Glasgow G3 7EETel: 0141 221 4148. Email: info@earlyyearsscotland.org

Early Years Scotland is a charity and a company limited by guarantee, registered in Scotland No. 86932, charity number SC003725

time event

50th Anniversary Conference Programme

Early Years ScotlandAnnual National Conference

In partnership with our chosen charity

In partnership with

Keynote Speaker

Early Years ScotlandAnnual National Conference

8.30-9.00 AGM Registration and Breakfast

9.00-9.30 Early Years Scotland AGM

9.15-10.00 Conference Registration, Exhibition and Refreshments

10.00-10.10 Conference Opening and Welcome Barbara Dale, Chair of Board, Early Years Scotland Jean Carwood-Edwards, Chief Executive, Early Years Scotland

10.10-10.25 Maggie’s and Early Years Scotland: Our 50th Anniversary Charity Kirsty Wark, Conference Chair, Journalist, Broadcaster and Writer

10.25-10.45 Opening Address Mark McDonald, MSP, Minister for Childcare and Early Years, Scottish Government

10.45-11.00 Early Years Scotland – Fabulous at 50! Jean Carwood-Edwards, Chief Executive, Early Years Scotland

11.00-11.30 Refreshments and Exhibition

11.30-11.50 Reflections of a Children’s Commissioner Tam Baillie, Former Commissioner for Children and Young People

11.50-12.10 Additional Support Needs and Eliminating Inequality Jim Taylor, Autism Consultant

12.10-12.30 Early Brain Development: Reducing the Effects of Trauma Personalised Video for Early Years Scotland Dr Bruce Perry, Senior Fellow of The ChildTrauma Academy, Houston, Texas

12.30-13.30 Lunch, Exhibition, Student Poster Presentations

13.30-14.30 World Café World Café 1 Theme 1 Literacy and Language World Café 2 Theme 2 Creating a Rich Play Environment World Café 3 Theme 3 Effective Parental Engagement World Café 4 Theme 4 Working with Families Experiencing Difficulties World Café 5 Theme 5 Transitions World Café 6 Theme 6 Expanding the Workforce by 2020 World Café 7 Theme 7 Expanding ELC Entitlement from 600 - 1140 hours World Café 8 Theme 8 Provision for 2 year olds World Café 9 Theme 9 Outdoor Learning World Café 10 Theme 10 Scottish Government EYS ELC Expansion Trial

14.30-15.30 Reducing Educational Disadvantage: A Strategic Approach in the Early Years Penny Tassoni, Author, Independent Education Consultant and Trainer

15.30-15.40 Close of Conference - Kirsty Wark

15.45 You are cordially invited to join Early Years Scotland for a glass of Prosecco and a slice of cake to celebrate our 50 years

Eliminating Educational

Inequality: Getting to Grips with the Gap in the Early Years!

Early Years ScotlandAnnual National ConferenceHilton Glasgow, William Street, G3 8HT | Saturday 30 September 2017

Keynote Speaker, Penny TassoniAuthor, Reducing

Educational Disadvantage:A Strategic Approach in

the Early Years

Chair, Kirsty Wark

Broadcaster and journalist Kirsty

Wark will Chair the conference

Penny TassoniPenny Tassoni is a leading author, education consultant and trainer who specialises in the whole spectrum of learning and play.

Penny has written over forty books many of which are best sellers in the sector. Her latest professional book is the award winning ‘Reducing Educational Disadvantage; A Strategic Approach in the Early Years’.

Penny is a much sought after speaker and specialist both in the U.K and internationally. She has also worked in Istanbul, China and Japan. In addition to training, Penny is also President of Professional Association of Childcare and Education (PACEY).

Time Event

Early Years Scotland, 23 Granville Street, Glasgow G3 7EETel: 0141 221 4148. Email: info@earlyyearsscotland.org

Early Years Scotland is a charity and a company limited by guarantee, registered in Scotland No. 86932, charity number SC003725

time event

50th Anniversary Conference Programme

Early Years ScotlandAnnual National Conference

In partnership with our chosen charity

In partnership with

Keynote Speaker

Early Years ScotlandAnnual National Conference