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Textbooks are having to be re-written at an extraordinary rate as research on brain development shows us so much more than we ever knew before about how babies’ brains develop. This conference will look at the vital links between the developing brain and early communication development, highlighting the establishment of secure infant mental health. Alongside discussion on emotional communication will be illumination on another aspect of a young child’s immense skill: the ability to become bilingual. In addition, practical early language projects will be showcased to inspire and enhance the day-to-day work of delegates.
Where?
In the lecture theatre at Savoy Place (Institute of Engineering and Technology), 2 Savoy Place, London WC2R 0BL. Directions to Savoy Place
Time?
10am - 4.00pm
(registration and refreshments from 9.15am)
Conference agenda
Sessions will include:
- The importance of early relationships on the developing brain of the baby
Robin Balbernie, Consultant Child Psychotherapist, Gloucestershire CAMHS
- Clever communicators: young children growing up bilingual
Charmian Kenner, Lecturer, Educational Studies, Goldsmiths, University of London
- Loud & Clear: creativity and inclusion with early years
Emily Hunka, Associate Director, Greenwich & Lewisham Young People’s Theatre
- Talk To Your Baby’s Face to Face research project: finding the right messages to inspire parents to talk to their new babies, Liz Attenborough, Manager, Talk To Your Baby
- Early Communication Strategy Guidance for local authorities, Cathy Hamer, Project Manager Talk To Your Baby
A standing buffet lunch and refreshment breaks will be provided
Who should attend?
Anyone working with families with young children: early years practitioners, speech and language therapists, teachers, nursery staff, family literacy professionals, midwives and health visitors, early years librarians, educational and clinical psychologists
Early booking discount:
- Booking before 15 August 2009:
£195 for one delegate, £175 for additional delegates from the same organisation
- After 15 August 2009:
£220 for one delegate, £200 for additional delegates from the same organisation
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