Posted: Fri, 28 Jan 2022 11:00
The Conference is the perfect opportunity for Early Years practitioners to come together to network and to learn from experienced professionals around the importance of keeping children active and improving their health and wellbeing.
Two keynote speakers will be attending the Conference to share their industry experiences, as well as delivering workshops later on in the programme.
Keynote Speaker 1: Helen Battelley (Music + Movement)
Helen Battelley is a renowned dance and movement specialist in Early and Primary Education. Helen is a well-trained consultant, author, speaker and trainer in the discipline of physical activity and movement in early years as well decreasing sedentary behaviours.
Keynote Speaker 2: Ben Kingston-Hughes (Inspired Children)
Ben Kingston-Hughes is an international keynote speaker, author and multi award-winning trainer. He is also the Managing Director of Inspired Children and has worked with vulnerable children across the UK for over 30 years.
Workshops
A total of 6 workshops will be delivered during the Conference, for which you will be able to attend 2 of them. Please note each workshop will be capped and places will be given on a first come first served basis. When filling in your booking form we will ask what your order of preference is and you will be notified which workshops you have been given.
Workshops A-C (10.15 - 10.55 am)
Workshop A: Ben Kingston-Hughes (Inspired Children) - Imaginative Play - a journey into make-believe
Workshop B: Louise Coleman (Messy Senses) - Messy Play Matters
Workshop C: Kim Pott (Kimble's Music & Movement & Funky Feet Music) - Fine Motor Development using Music, Lycra and Dough Dancing
Workshops D-F (11.10 - 11.50 am)
Workshop D: Helen Battelley (Music + Movement) - Boosting Learning Through Movement
Workshop E: Shelley Smith (Sunrise Wellbeing) - Mindful Movement
Workshop F: Katy Harris (Katy Lou's) - Risky Play
Conference details:
Saturday 12th March 2022
Leicester City Football Club
King Power Stadium, Leicester
9:00am - 2:00pm
To book your place, click here.
More information: https://www.active-together.org/earlyyearsconference