Beyond listening - young children's perspectives on early childhood Listening to children is high on the policy and practice agenda today; this conference will look at how we can listen, and the risks and benefits it involves.
London. Cost: 120, 25 student rate. Call 020 7612 6556 or e-mail e.peck@ioe.ac.uk.
14 November
Making integration work to provide quality for young children Delegates will consider the national context for the integration of children's services, the development of a multi-professional approach and issues of access and inclusion.
London. Cost: from 120. Call 020 7539 5400 or e-mail ella@early- education.org.uk.
Using intensive interaction
How to build more fulfilling, interactive and equal relationships with people who have profound learning disabilities and complex needs.
London. Cost: 160 plus VAT. Call 01524 832 828 or book at www.concept-training.co.uk where you can also find out how to receive this training 'in house'.
21 November
Developing skills in training Foundation Stage practitioners
This course discusses how to develop a course programme, identify the needs of a new group and deal with challenges.
London. Cost: from 95. Call 020 7539 5400 or e-mail ella@early-education.org.uk.
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, Jane Haywood, Kathy Sylva and Maurice Smith of Ofsted.
London. Cost:250. Call 01923 690 646 or e-mail debbie@expo-systems.co.uk. See page 23 for further details.
