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17 September - International conference on design for children

This will focus on the desirable qualities of the built environment,looking at examples of collaboration between architects/designers andthe educators of Italy's Reggio Emilia pre-schools.

London. Cost: 143. E-mail emma@sightlines-initiative.com or visitwww.sightlines-initiative.com.

20 September - Fifth annual Sure Start Conference: Rolling outchildren's centres

This conference will examine how the 2007 Comprehensive Spending Reviewimpacts on Sure Start and will also cover interventionist approaches tohealth care; a successful role for extended schools; policies ondeveloping father-inclusive strategies; and support for special needs inchildren's centres.

London. Cost: from 150 plus VAT. Contact Neil Stewart Associateson 020 7324 4434 or www.neilstewartassociates.com.

21 September - Boys in early education

Participants will consider why early education is 'rigged against boys';examine ways in which we may motivate boys to want to learn; and exploreteaching and learning styles for raising the achievements of boys.

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