Enabling pupils with speech and language difficulties to achieve through the National Literacy Strategy at Key Stages 1, 2 and 3 A day course by I CAN for childcare professionals working with language-impaired children at school.
London. Contact I CAN on 0870 010 4066.
27 January
The child's creativity - arts and crafts in the classroom This seminar by Montessori International will look at developmental needs in the area of art and craft.
Montessori Centre International, 18 Balderton Street, London. 10am to 4pm. Cost 45. Contact the Centre on 020 7493 0165.
31 January
A child with cerebral palsy in the classroom
A day course by the Conductive Education Centre 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.
2 February
Effective communication and assertiveness training
This interactive workshop by Crechendo Training will look at all the different forms of communication and their effect on interpersonal relationships.
6 Grange Mills, Weir Road, London, SW12 0NE. Cost 75. Contact Alice Lewes on 020 8772 8160.
8 February
Introduction to play therapy I
The first of three workshops by Children in Scotland to introduce the theory and application of play therapy. The workshops combine theory, discussion and experiential work. Parts II and III will run on 8 March and 5 April consecutively.
Edinburgh. Contact Alison Rowan at Children in Scotland on 0131 228 8484.
10 February
Introduction to mathematics
This seminar by Montessori Centre International will explore Montessori's concept of mathematical mind and its links with the early sensorial education.
Montessori Centre International, 18 Balderton Street, London. 10am to 4pm. Cost 45. Contact the Centre on 020 7493 0165.
12 February
Role play in the literacy hour
This course by the University of Reading will celebrate the potency of role play in developing literacy.
The Reading Language and Information Centre, University of Reading, Bulmershe Court, Earley, Reading. Cost 55. Contact the centre on 0118 931 8820.
17 February
An introduction to Piaget
This seminar by Ranelagh House will look at Piaget's theory of cognitive development and how it relates to the child's play and moral development.
The Bar Convent Conference Centre, York. Cost 32. Contact Maggie Tait on 01759 302 638.
