NCMA ARM North East

[Pipsqueak]

Any one else going to the it on the 16th May at the Life Center Newcastle????

[Roseolivia]

Don't think so, have so much to do in the next few weeks at weekends so probably my only free Saturday. Will let you know if i do though.

[Hebs]

what is it??

[Pipsqueak]

Annual Regional Meeting
Agenda
Programme of Events



09.30 Registration / exhibitions (staffed)

10.00 Welcome / introductions – speaker and domestics

10.30 Liz Bayram

11.00 Regional Meeting

12.30 LUNCH

1.30 Workshops 1

• Childminding Celebration
• Getting Physical
• Environmental Storytelling

2.30 Workshops 2

• Childminding Celebration
• Getting Physical
• Environmental Storytelling

3.30 Close / raffle



WORKSHOPS:
Childminding Celebration – Liz McElvenny / Elaine Young

A fun look at childminding from a parents point of view using the Self-Evaluation Form as a means to praise and celebrate the work of childminders.

Getting Physical – Encouraging Children to Enjoy Outdoors – Julia Matthew

Julia will explore ways of helping children to appreciate outdoors and playing using a range of easily sourced and inexpensive equipment

Environmental Storytelling – Gary Cordingly

Gary will lead delegates on a voyage of environmental discovery





Got the booking info and forms (£18 for NCMA members) for anyone who wants it. This will be my first time of going to one - apparently they are quite interesting.

[Hebs]

no i didn't know about it

hmmmm i might go

[childmind04]

Yes i will be there

[Roseolivia]

Think i'm going as have managed to get my mum to look after daughter if partner is working. There may be a few of us from Hartlepool going so think we're going to get the train.