Developing your day nursery
Topics in this one-day seminar by the National Day Nurseries Assocation include effective credit control, developing your workforce, preparing for inspection, the Transformation Fund and sustainability, business planning, extended services, marketing and motivation and reward. Delegates will also have the opportunity to access a mini-business health check to identify staff and organisational development needs.
London. Cost: from 179. Visit www.ndna.org.uk or call 0870 774 4244.
1 March
2007 annual Children's Nurseries Conference: 'A sector under pressure'
For all organisations and businesses with an interest in the latest market developments, this conference will examine issues crucial to the sustainability of the nursery sector. Speakers include those responsible for implementing public policy, leading the opposition in parliament, managing large-scale nursery businesses, and financial experts.
London. Cost: 534.62. Call 020 7923 5348 or visit www.laingbuisson.co.uk.
5 March
Display skills training for early years
Delegates will learn how to put together fast, effective displays on a shoestring budget, create impressive visual effects, and find discounted resources.
Leeds. Cost: from 185 plus VAT. Call 0808 1605160 or visit www.osiriseducational.co.uk.
8-9 March
Creating opportunities, building futures
This conference will focus on key emerging priorities and plans from Government and policy makers, plus practical solution- based strategies for turning policy into practice.
London. Cost: from 165 plus VAT. Call 020 7522 6970 or visit www.4Children.org.uk.
