A Sure Start for Every Child 2005
This third annual conference will look at how the Sure Start partnership structure can deliver expanded early years programmes, and how they can best be integrated into the new children's services structure.
London. Cost: from 180. Call 020 7324 4330 or see www.neilstewartassociates.com/kd126.
23 September
Fire safety awareness within the nursery setting
A lively, in-depth look at fire safety with Dominic Cook, a qualified fire-fighter and ex-Watch commander.
Langley, Berkshire. Cost: 100. Book at www.manortreegroup.co.uk, e-mail contact@manortreegroup.co.uk or call 01753 592 200.
28 September
Faeries and scaries - play or curriculum: are they different?
A conference with workshops, run by Westminster Children's Society in partnership with Experiential Play, celebrating a range of ideas and techniques in offering an enriched curriculum for three- to five-year-olds.
London. Cost: 60. Contact Hilary at Westminster Children's Society on 020 7834 8679 or e-mail conferences@wcs.org.uk.
Brain Gym for early years
The theory and key principles underlying the trademarked programme Brain Gym.
London. Cost: from 185 plus VAT. Contact www.osiriseducational.co.uk
or freephone 0808 160 5160.
30 September
Building and motivating your team
A course aimed at those in a senior position at a school or nursery, or those planning to be. The seminar aims to enable headteachers and management personnel to facilitate a smoothly operating school or nursery team.
Langley, Berkshire. Cost: 100. Book at www.manortreegroup.co.uk, e-mail contact@manortreegroup.co.uk or call 01753 592 200.
* For more courses, see www.nurseryworld.co.uk/training/courses_andconferences.
