This half-day workshop by Aswan Learning Centre is for early years practitioners interested in becoming an equal opportunities co-ordinator.
Second floor, Day Lewis House, 320-324 Bensham Lane, Croydon, Surrey.
Contact the centre on 020 8239 1141.
Art and creative development This course by Professional Support and Development will look at the development of children's artwork, creating original work and some of the theories behind children's art.
PSD, Edmonton, north London. Cost 15. Contact Christine on 020 8364 7700.
29 November. Childcare/early years conference
Students will feel stimulated by this conference by Philip Allan Updates in which topics include children's mathematical development in the Foundation Stage, making your placement work for you, and good practice in supporting children's learning through play.
London. Cost 20. Contact Philip Allan Updates on 10869 338 652 or e-mail sales@philipallan.co.uk.
30 November. Creating a citizen of the world
Montessori's idea of cosmic education is addressed in this seminar by Ranelagh House, looking at the range of materials available to develop children's awareness and understanding of our planet.
The Bar Conference Centre, York. Cost 50. Contact Maggie Tait on 01759 302 638.
5 December
National Literacy Strategy - meeting the needs of children with specific speech and language impairments
This course by I CAN will stress the importance of establishing the solid foundations of spoken language skills, which are an essential prerequisite to the targets set out in the National Literacy Strategy.
I CAN Central Office, London. Cost 105. Contact I CAN on 0870 010 7088.
7 December. Helping children with dyslexia and dyspraxia
Participants in this seminar by Montessori Centre International will be given a practical guide for recognising possible early signs and will explore practical ideas for helping children with dyslexia and dyspraxia.
Montessori Centre International, 18 Balderton Street, London. 10am to 4pm.
Cost 45. Contact the Centre on 020 7493 0165.
Developing creative skills in the Foundation Stage
How we can develop children's creative skills and their link to overall development are the focus of this workshop by Kinderquest, where practitioners can gain many practical ideas and strategies, particularly for music, painting and role play.
New Park Community Centre, Chichester. Cost 58.75. Contact Maureen or Andrea on 01933 446 817.
9 December. Meeting the needs of very young disabled children
This conference by the National Children's Bureau will aim to build on the exciting possibilities of the new initiatives for special needs children in the early years, and try to allay feelings of trepidation that change inevitably brings.
Commonwealth Conference Centre, Kensington High Street, London. Cost from 100. Contact Allie Hamilton on 020 7843 6041.
