This international conference will address the risks and opportunitiesassociated with a mix of public, private and voluntary childcare andearly education. It provides a forum where policymakers, childcarebusiness leaders, public and voluntary sector childcare managers,private equity firms and academics can exchange knowledge andexperiences.
London. Cost: from 25. Visit www.uel.ac.uk/icmec or call VeronicaBurton on 0208 223 2834
17 September - International conference on design for children
The focus will be on the desirable qualities of the built environment,presented through examples of collaboration between architects,designers and the educators of the pre-schools of Reggio Emilia,Italy.
London. Cost: from 143. Email emma@sightlines-initiative.com
20 September - An introduction to empathy dolls
This basic introduction offers an insight into the philosophy behind thedevelopment of emotional intelligence and empathy in young children andallows an opportunity to experience the process of developing a doll's'story' to use in a setting.
Sheffield. Cost: from 60 (includes free doll). Visitwww.earlyideas.co.uk
22 September - Wild about childminding
This conference celebrates 21 years of service to childminders andparents by Devon Childminding Association. With eight interactiveworkshops, plus Peter Lockey presenting the Power of Puppets.
Exeter. Cost: from 25 including VAT. Visit www.devonca.org orcall 01752 202059.
