Working with babies: emotional, social and learning needs of babies in daycare
This course looks at nurturing experiences in the first 12 months, baby-adult interactions, the key person approach and early development of self-concept.
London. Cost: from 117.30 plus VAT. Contact the National Children's Bureau on 020 7843 6084/ 6441 or email: training@ncb.org.uk.
15 November
Helping children and their families in bereavement and loss
This evening seminar features Ian Ainsworth-Smith, chaplain at St George's Healthcare NHS Trust, author and broadcaster.
London. Cost: Free for members of Early Education and full-time students, 7 for others. Call 020 7737 6815 or email
melinda_hardwicke@yahoo.co.uk.
17 November
Using intensive interaction
How to build more interactive and equal relationships with people who have profound learning disabilities and complex needs.
Chelmsford, Essex. Cost: 160 plus VAT. Call 01524 832 828 or book online at www.concept-training.co.uk.
19 - 20 and 26 - 27 November
Become a doula
This course is for women who have had at least one child and would like to become a birth or post-birth partner. It leads to a City & Guilds qualification.
London. Cost: 350 for four days including VAT. Contact
leanne@britishdoulas.co.uk or phone 020 7244 6053.
22 November
Quality in early years education and childcare: maintaining and improving standards
NurseryWorld's conference examines workforce, curriculum and inspection issues with top speakers including Lesley Staggs, Kathy Sylva and Maurice Smith of Ofsted.
London. Cost:250. Call 01923 690 646 or e-mail debbie@expo-systems.co.uk.
