Video-conferencing
This day course by I CAN looks at whether video conferencing is an answer to supporting children in school who have speech and language difficulties.
I CAN Central Office, London. Cost 90. Contact I CAN on 0870 010 4066.
20 January
How children learn - the theories of Piaget, Vygotsky and Brunner This seminar by Montessori International will examine some of the work of these three theorists and discuss how their models can help us in our practice.
Montessori Centre International, 18 Balderton Street, London. 10am to 4pm. Cost 45. Contact the Centre on 020 7493 0165.
Early maths
This interactive training day will show how children develop mathematical knowledge and how best we can stimulate and encourage learning.
Crechendo Training, 6 Grange Mills, Weir Road, London SW12. Cost 75. Contact Alice Lewes on 020 8772 8160.
An introduction to Montessori philosophy
This seminar by Ranelagh House will examine the Montessori movement in a historical context and help students to gain a deeper understanding of its aims and approach to education.
The Bar Convent Conference Centre, York. Cost 32. Contact Maggie Tait on 01759 302 638.
22 January
Spelling at Key Stage 1
This course by the University of Reading will consider the needs of young spellers and the most effective ways of teaching spelling and phonics in and out of the literacy hour.
The Reading Language and Information Centre, University of Reading, Earley, Reading. Cost 55. Contact 0118 931 8820.
24 January
A vision for health services for children in the 21st century
This national conference by Action for Sick Children will focus on future developments in paediatrics and how to achieve the best service for sick children. Postponed from 8 November.
Royal National Hotel, Bedford Way, London WC1. 9am to 4.25pm. Cost 85 to members, 105 to non-members. Contact Action for Sick Children on 020 8542 4848.
Early Learning Goals workshop
Crechendo Training has developed this informative workshop to assist staff awareness of the Early Learning Goals in any nursery environment.
Crechendo Training, 6 Grange Mills, Weir Road, London SW12. Cost 75. Contact Alice Lewes on 020 8772 8160.
12 February
Towards a peaceful community - managing conflict in school
This workshop by Children in Scotland provides an opportunity to develop conflict management skills and consider good practice in the school setting.
Edinburgh. Contact Alison Rowan on 0131 228 8484.
