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5 May. Developing Mentoring Practice in Early Years and Playwork. This one-day course by the National Children's Bureau is suitable for anyone in the early years and play sector whose role encompasses mentoring. It will look at the development of mentoring skills whether formally or informally.

- London. Cost: from 241.50. Visit www.ncb.org.uk/training,e-mail training@ncb.org.uk or phone 020 7843 6084.

5 May, 7 May, 14 May. Delivering Extended Services - 2010: Achieving theFinal Steps. These regional seminars by 4Children offer an opportunityto share learning and discuss key topics in putting policy intopractice. Each one-day seminar will provide advice and information onmoving towards sustainability, joining up with the Childcare SufficiencyDuty, targeting hard-to-reach schools and assessing the progress ofextended services in your area.

- Leeds, Birmingham, London respectively. Cost: non-members 150plus VAT, members 120 plus VAT. Visit www.4children.org.uk orphone 020 7522 6970

2 June. Meeting the Needs of Early Years Bilingual Children. This coursewill focus on practical strategies and resources to support children inthe context of good early years practice. Participants will considerstrategies for maintaining home languages, developing second languagetransition and ensuring children have access to the curriculum.

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