kb124 Posted February 20, 2009 Posted February 20, 2009 I am looking to book a speaker that is related to the EYFS in any way that will appeal to teachers and practitoners working with the EYFS. Can anyone recommend any good speakers who would be willing to come to Kent. I want something exciting, hands on, motivating......!!!! Quote
Cait Posted February 20, 2009 Posted February 20, 2009 Hmm, someone will be along with ideas soon. I have no ideas from West Cumbria that would be any use to you Quote
JacquieL Posted February 20, 2009 Posted February 20, 2009 I'll let you know after I've been to hear Gervaise Phinn speak to the Early Years people here next Thursday night. Quote
HappyMaz Posted February 20, 2009 Posted February 20, 2009 I would recommend Sally Thomas without hesitation - she has a knack of helping you see things from a child's perspective. I will PM you her email address... Maz Quote
Guest Wolfie Posted February 20, 2009 Posted February 20, 2009 (edited) Helen Bromley. I haven't got any contact details for her but she seems to do a lot of working and speaking in London so not too far. She's also a regular contributor to Nursery World and EYE so you might be able to contact her through those channels. Edited February 20, 2009 by Wolfie Quote
Cait Posted February 20, 2009 Posted February 20, 2009 I'll let you know after I've been to hear Gervaise Phinn speak to the Early Years people here next Thursday night. I think Gervaise Phinn is fantastic - i've got his series of books and they are hilarious! Quote
Guest Posted February 20, 2009 Posted February 20, 2009 Sally Thomas is fab, heard Jennie Lindon last week I'd recommend her, also Ann Nelson and Dorothy Selleck! Quote
HappyMaz Posted February 20, 2009 Posted February 20, 2009 Sally Thomas is fab, heard Jennie Lindon last week I'd recommend her, also Ann Nelson and Dorothy Selleck! Dorothy Selleck is fantastic too - really passionate about the key person system and how it works. I also saw Penny Tassoni speak at one of the education shows a couple of years ago about language development. Maz Quote
Guest Posted February 20, 2009 Posted February 20, 2009 Peter Dixon who writes for every issue of EYE magazine- he does the very amusing anecdotes on the last page of the mag- was absolutely brilliant when he spoke to us at uni EY conference last June, VERY inspiring and really makes you think about what children really think/ see Quote
Guest Posted February 20, 2009 Posted February 20, 2009 Alice Sharp of Experiential Play-Scottish lady. I have seen her twice at the Early years and Primary exhibition in Manchester and she is so inspirational. You can find the website here. Linda Quote
Sue R Posted February 21, 2009 Posted February 21, 2009 I can't really comment as I haven't heard very many, but Gervaise Phinn is great - interesting and funny! He is also a lovely man - he sat chatting to me for over an hour when I went to Loughborough to see him. My son works in the theatre and gave me a lift, which meant I was very early. He makes a habit of wandering around before shows apparently, saw me and sat down Sue Quote
Guest Wolfie Posted February 21, 2009 Posted February 21, 2009 I can't really comment as I haven't heard very many, but Gervaise Phinn is great - interesting and funny! What sort of talks does he give? Are they designed to make you think and reflect on your practice or are they anecdotal, like the books...or a mixture of both? Quote
Marion Posted February 21, 2009 Posted February 21, 2009 When I've seen him speak it has always been anecdotal (after dinner type speaking) but can't say if he does other things. Quote
Sue R Posted February 21, 2009 Posted February 21, 2009 Nichola has been at Inset days he has taken - perhaps she can help? Quote
kb124 Posted February 21, 2009 Author Posted February 21, 2009 Thanks so much for all the ideas. Will talk to colleague on Monday and I may be back with more questions!! Quote
Guest Posted February 25, 2009 Posted February 25, 2009 Yes, Sue is right, she has a good memory! My very first inset as a teacher (September 2002) was with Gervase Phinn and it was about writing and encouraging children to do so. I worked at an infant school then so it was all early years/ KS1 based. He was fantastic and I've since seen him live on stage too doing his show which is great. He's a really lovely man and he personally autographed one of my books that I brought with me to the inservice! Quote
JacquieL Posted February 25, 2009 Posted February 25, 2009 He was very entertaining tonight and everyone thoroughly enjoyed it and came out feeling good about themselves and what they do. He might not be quite what is wanted if you want something more serious EYFS. Quote
kb124 Posted February 26, 2009 Author Posted February 26, 2009 Any idea how to contact him. Light hearted sounds good as long as useful too and things helpful ideas to take away? Quote
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