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20 September - Fifth annual Sure Start conference: Rolling out children's centres. This conference will examine how the 2007 Comprehensive Spending Review will impact on Sure Start and offer advice on how to achieve an interventionist approach to health care; establish a successful role for extended schools; fulfil Government policies on developing father-inclusive strategies; and support children with special needs in children's centres. London. Cost: from 150 plus VAT. Call Neil Stewart Associates on 020 7324 4334 or visit www. neilstewartassociates.com.

24 September - Developing foundations for language, listening andliteracy. Participants will be offered a wealth of practical strategiesto try out in their settings and improve understanding of literacydevelopment and knowledge of activities that promote it. London. Cost:from 235. Visit www.early-education. org.uk or call 020 75395400.

2 October - The theory and practice of the keyersons approach in theEarly Years Foundation Stage. Delegates will consider the importance ofattachment relationships and the benefits of the key person approach forchildren, parents, practitioners and the nursery. London. Cost: From120 plus VAT. Visit www.early-education.org.uk or call 020 75395400.

3 October - Problem solving, reasoning and numeracy in the EYFS.Delegates will learn strategies for supporting mathematical developmentand understanding across the curriculum. London. Cost: from 120plus VAT. Visit www.early-education.org.uk or call 020 7539 5400.

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