Quality provision in early years settings
Speakers at this half-day conference and exhibition by Ealing EYDCP include Kathy Sylva and Brenda Taggart of the EPPE project and Barbara Isaacs, chief executive of Montessori Centre International.
Town Hall, Ealing, London. Either 10am to 12.30pm or 2 to 4.30pm. Cost from 5 to 15. Contact Ealing EYDCP on 020 8566 2545.
6 December
Mathematics in the Foundation Stage
This course by BEAM Education will explore practical ways of implementing the early learning goals for maths 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.
Regional planning for training
This conference by the Early Years National Training Organisation will cover the Government's demanding targets to meet the expansion of childcare and education provision.
Centre for Life, Newcastle. Contact Angela Guinn on 01727 738 300.
7 December
Storysacks workshop
This workshop by GC Training and Development is run by Neil Griffiths, director of the National Project for Storysacks.
Cherryvale Nursery, Frimley Road, Ash Vale, Surrey. Contact Hazel Barnett on 01252 516 009.
Playing with shape, space and measures in the Foundation Stage Topics covered in this course by BEAM include research into the teaching and learning of early years mathematics.
Barnsbury Centre, Offord Road, Islington, London. Cost 129.95. Contact Nadine Bailey or Karen Jardine on 020 7684 3324.
Improving your skills as a nursery nurse Topics in this course include understanding the importance of the role of a nursery nurse, relationships with parents, coping in a crisis, dealing with difficult people and delegating.
Tithe Barn, Tithe Court, Langley, Berkshire. Cost 75. Contact the Manor Tree Group on 01753 592 200.
8 December
Persona dolls
This course provides a unique training experience using persona dolls and their stories to explore and confront racism and social inequalities.
The Chiltern College, 16 Peppard Road, Caversham, Reading, Berkshire. Cost 50 including lunch. Contact 0118 947 1847.
12 December
Raising self-esteem and achievement for ethnic minority children The Aswan Learning Centre's one-day workshop focuses on the importance of providing an anti-bias curriculum linked to race equality.
Second floor, Day Lewis House, 320-324 Bensham Lane, Croydon, Surrey. Contact the centre on 020 8239 1141.
