Inclusion matters
This is the first in a series of four one-day workshops by the National Children's Bureau giving participants the opportunity to share, explore and reflect on issues relating to special educational need, disability and inclusion in early years settings and enhance their understanding of training and support strategies. Continues on 21 April, 4 and 19 May.
NCB, 8 Wakley Street, London EC1. Cost from 138 plus VAT for one workshop. Contact the NCB Conferences and Training Unit on 020 7843 1906 or e-mail training@ncb.org.uk.
8 April
Healthy childhoods and their relationship with well-being
Organised by the Early Childhood Centre, University of Surrey Roehampton, this is the last in a series of eight seminars offering a multidisciplinary forum in which issues and dilemmas experienced by early years practitioners can be discussed in a national and global context. Helen Penn, professor of Early Childhood Studies at the University of East London, will speak on 'Unequal childhoods: The lives of children in poor countries'.
University of Surrey Roehampton, London. Cost 20 or free to student cardholders. Contact by e-mail CPD@roehampton.ac.uk.
14 April
Listening to young children
Coram Family is holding this one-day open access course to help practitioners to improve their listening competencies and provide opportunities for children aged under eight in the planning, delivery and evaluation of policies and services relevant to them. The training is based on the Listening to Young Children resource, which was developed with the support of more than 450 children in educational, social care and health settings.
Coram Family Community Campus, London. Cost 300. Contact Jane Gebbett at Coram Family on 020 7520 0357 or e-mail janeg@coram.org.uk.
17 April
An introduction to sensorial education
This seminar by Training in Early Years Education will include an overview of the importance of sensory exploration for intellectual development, and look at the process of sensory refinement. The principles and objectives of Montessori sensorial materials will be examined, followed by presentations and a chance for practice with a selection of activities.
The Bar Convent Conference Centre, York. Cost 52. 10am to 4.30 pm.
Contact Maggie Tait on 01759 302638.
23 April
The meaning of movement in infant development
This workshop by the School of Infant Mental Health covers normal development and how variations can be early indications of autism, dyslexia, or other learning difficulties and language disorders.
London. Cost 90. Contact The School of Infant Mental Health on 020 7433 3112, e-mail simh2000@aol.com or visit the website www.infantmentalhealth.com.
29 April
First time with Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
This National Autistic Society seminar is for mainstream teachers, learning support assistants and ancillary staff who come into contact with ASD for the first time. It will cover the range of disorders, strategies for classroom management, and the impact on behaviour, teaching and learning.
The Thistle Charing Cross Hotel, London. Cost 116.33. Book by 16 April. Contact NAS on 0115 911 3367 or email conference@nas.org.uk.
