24 January
HELP! Making appropriate provision for two-year-olds
Guest speaker Julia Manning-Morton, who specialises in provision for birth to threes and is senior lecturer at London Metropolitan University, presents ways to tailor provision to the very young.
London. Cost: Members and full-time students free; non-members 7. For information, call Melinda Harwicke on 020 7737 6815 (evenings) or email melinda_hardwicke@yahoo.co.uk.
25 January
Developing writing in the early years - the excitement of authorship
Suitable for all early years practitioners and advisory staff, this seminar explores links between play and learning, ways to develop children's natural storytelling ability and creating an environment that supports authorship.
London. Cost: from 95 (includes lunch). For more information and booking call 020 7539 5400 or e-mail ella@early-education.org.uk.
30 January
Every child matters change for children
An integrated workshop looking at the new legislation, investigating what it means, and how a collaborative effort is needed to help implement it.
Kent. Cost: from 55 (including handouts, lunch and refreshments). For information and booking contact Margaret on 01634 571 865 or e-mail archangelmf@blueyonder.co.uk.
