Work Matters: On course

This leading two-day event provides practical support and inspiringideas for anyone who works in the early years, with exhibitions by majorsuppliers and sector organisations and a wide agenda of seminars andworkshops. Speakers include child psychologist Jennie Lindon, earlyyears advisor Penny Tassoni, early years consultant Maria Robinson, andJulian Grenier, head of Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children'sCentre in London. - London. Cost: entrance free; seminars from 10when you register online. Visit www.nurseryworldshow.com

27 January - Mummy's Black, Daddy's Yellow and I'm Orange: Talking withyoung children about their racial identity

This newly developed course from Early Education aims to givepractitioners the confidence and tools for talking with young childrenabout racial identity. It will focus on practical ways to understand thelanguage we use in talking with children and their families. The coursewill help those developing Race Equality Action Plans, and meeting therequirements under the Childcare Act 2006 to listen to the voices ofyoung children. - London. Cost: Members 150, non-members 180. Visit www.early-education.org.uk