The Montessori philosophy and apparatus workshop
This two-week workshop gives comprehensive practical experience of all the Montessori nursery materials and an overview of Montessori's philosophy, linked to theories of child development, with a practical examination held on 14 August and optional supervised practice time with materials also provided (at no extra charge).
York. Cost: 575. A 75 non- refundable deposit is required to secure a full place. Cost for a single day is 58 in advance (excludes practice days). Contact Maggie Tait on 01759 302 638 or e-mail steve@sjtait.fsnet.co.uk.
6 August
Problem solving in new babies
This training event for nursery nurses, nannies, maternity nurses, parents and anyone involved in the care of babies, looks at the causes, effects and solutions to problems such as not sleeping, feeding problems, colic and reflux.
Orpington. Cost: 70 (certificate awarded). Contact Newborn Nannies on 01689 898 484 or e-mail nb.nannies@ntlworld.com.
17 September
Supporting the newcomer to the nursery
A seminar looking at strategies for providing effective support to children who are new to the setting and their families.
York. Cost: 54 (includes lunch). For information contact Maggie Tait on 01759 302 638 or e-mail steve@sjtait.fsnet.co.uk
21 September
A Sure Start for every child 2005
This third annual conference will look at how the Sure Start partnership structure can be built upon to deliver expanded and high quality early years and childcare programmes, and how these programmes 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.
