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1 March Essential food hygiene This day course by CJ Associates, certified by the Royal Society of Health, provides an overview of food hygiene. Topics include what are bacteria, preventing food poisoning and kitchen hygiene.
1 March Essential food hygiene

This day course by CJ Associates, certified by the Royal Society of Health, provides an overview of food hygiene. Topics include what are bacteria, preventing food poisoning and kitchen hygiene.

Wycliffe Centre, High Wycomb. Cost 38, includes lunch. Contact CJ Associates on 07802 427 704.

6 March Information morning for professionals

A chance for professionals working with a child with cerebral palsy to find out about the centre's services. Topics covered will include cerebral palsy, conductive education, and advice and support for children with cerebral palsy in mainstream schooling.

Conductive Education Centre, 54 Muswell Hill, London N10. Contact the centre on 020 8444 7242.

8 March Early maths

This interactive training day by Crechendo Training will show how children develop mathematical knowledge and how best we can stimulate and encourage learning.

6 Grange Mills, Weir Road, London, SW12 0NE. Cost 75. Contact Alice Lewes on 020 8772 8160.

9 March The child as a citizen of the world

This seminar will look at a multicultural approach to geography in a Montessori nursery and the planning of sensorial- based activities.

Montessori Centre International, 18 Balderton Street, London. 10am to 4pm. Cost 45. Contact the centre on 020 7493 0165.

12 March Dealing with conflict, anger and aggression

This workshop by Children in Scotland will consider awareness of and explore strategies for communicating with young people who are experiencing conflict, anger and aggression.

Edinburgh. Contact Alison Rowan on 0131 222 2405 or e-mail arowan@childreninscotland.org.uk

A child with cerebral palsy in the classroom

A day course for teachers, learning support assistants, SENCOs and others who work with a child with cerebral palsy in a mainstream setting.

Conductive Education Centre, 54 Muswell Hill, London N10. Cost 85. Contact the Centre on 020 8444 7242.

Developing childcare places with reference to the Neighbourhood Nurseries Initiative

This regional seminar by the National Day Nurseries Association will focus on how new and existing day nurseries can develop with NNI support.

Armada House Conference House. Bristol. Contact Joy Archer on 01484 541 641.

14 March Mathematics in the foundation stage

This course by BEAM Education will explore practical ways of implementing the early learning goals for mathematics in a numeracy-rich environment and clarify the transition from nursery to reception and the curriculum to be offered.

Barnsbury Centre, Offord Road, Islington, London. Cost 129.95. Contact Nadine Bailey or Karen Jardine on 020 7684 3324.

Investing in our future

This conference by the Daycare Trust in association with the NHS aims to highlight the importance of good quality, affordable childcare provision within the NHS.

Victoria Park Plaza Hotel, London SW1. Cost 117.50. Contact Leona Walsh on 0207 840 3350.