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Getting it Right for Early Years *SPPA's National Conference, AGM and Exhibition, Getting it Right for Early Years, is being held in the spectacular setting of Our Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh on Thursday 11 November.* The theme for the day has an emphasis on Getting it Right for Every Child (GIRFEC). This is the programme that aims to improve outcomes for all children by promoting a shared approach that builds solutions with and around children and families. It enables children to get the help they need when they need it; supports a positive shift in culture, systems and practice; and involves working together to make things better. This year’s conference will demonstrate how pre-school providers and parents can give their children the very best start in life. Speakers Foundations of flourishing: young people’s well-being: Dr Carol Craig – Chief Executive, Centre for Confidence and Well-being. Investing to Get it Right for Every Child: Alan Sinclair – Visiting Fellow, The Work Foundation.



Getting it Right in the Early Years: Jim Stephen - Head of the Early Years Framework Team at the Scottish Government . Fun @ Work: Gavin Oattes - Owner and Managing Director, Tree of Knowledge. Study Sessions/Workshops Early Years Update: Jean Carwood-Edwards, Early Years Team Leader and Jane Stirling, Early Years Development Officer, for Learning and Teaching Scotland Healthy Eating in the Early Years: Shelley Tuchewicz - Health Promotion Specialist, Food and Health Early Years, NHS Lothian. Promoting Emotional Wellbeing in Early Years Settings: Molly Page - Early Years Officer, Growing Confidence Project, Edinburgh City Council Children and Families Department. Getting through the Day - Parenting Skills: John Rogers – Parenting Co-ordinator, West Lothian, and Alison Guthrie - SPPA Development Officer. Download a booking form for further information on the study sessions/workshops. Exhibition Firms and organisations with an interest in the early years can market their products and services by taking out an exhibition space. If you are interested in exhibiting, please contact Linda Bruce at SPPA by telephone on 0141 221 4148 or by email. Venue The conference is being held in Our Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh. Click here for a map and directions. Take the train to conference and receive a 20% Scotrail discount on the ticket price.