Discover, learn and network at the CreatAbility Conference on Friday 22 June 2007. This conference on Early Years Creativity brings together high quality projects and practitioners from the south east region and beyond, who share a passion for developing the creativity of the under fives.

�Creative development� is one of the learning and development requirements that all Early Years providers for the under-five age group need to meet. It is therefore is an area of focus and growth in this sector. This conference is bringing together people both from across the south east region and also nationally, to explore this subject, to share knowledge and expertise, and discover how best to meet this requirment.

The day is a combination of speakers, films and sharing best practice, and provides a unique opportunity to meet with like-minded people in the region.

At the conference you will

• Hear keynote speeches from innovators in early years practice
• Explore issues such as-
  

- how working with artists can support children's natural creativity

- how the environment provided by nursery settings can encourage children's creative development

- how to recognise and celebrate young children's creativity and communicate it to parents and carers

- how nursery practitioners can develop confidence in their own creativity

• Get practical information to use back in your place of work
• Network with colleagues

when? Friday 22 June 2007, full day or half day

where? The Hawth, Crawley West Sussex

who? Nursery practitioners, Artists, Volunteer organisations, Children�s Centres managers and staff, LEA Advisers, Early Childhood Services staff, Arts Officers, Children�s Librarians, Parents / Parent Governors,
Family Learning organisers, Venue Programmers, Artistic Directors

how? for more information or to book, call Smart Audiences on 01372 825 123 , email [email protected] or use the online booking form at www.smartaudiences.co.uk

Early Bird discounts: book before 22 May and qualify for an early bird discount:

� Full Day: �70 + VAT (�82.25) � Half Day: �35 + VAT (�41.13

After 22 May, the cost for the conference is

� Full Day: �80 + VAT (�94) � Half Day: �40 + VAT (�47)