Early childhood in 2006: reflections on practice and policy The National Children's Bureau early childhood programme has been designed around themes central to early childhood practice and policy in 2006. With new legislation and a raft of new guidance to become familiar with, this conference offers an opportunity to consider the implications for the sector.
Nottingham. Cost: from 165 plus VAT for one day. Call 020 7843 6441 or e-mail conferences@ncb.org.uk.
7 July
'You've just got to change that display'
Learn how to create eye-catching displays on a limited budget and make the most of your display areas. All materials provided - just bring your enthusiasm and imagination.
Langley, Berkshire. Cost: 150. Call 01753 592 200 or e-mail contact@manortreegroup.co.uk.
8 July
After 'Rose', which way forward?
A one-day conference on the Independent Review of the Teaching of Reading, organised by the Early Childhood Research Centre.
London. Cost: 90 (including lunch). For booking and information contact Pelagia Pais on 020 8392 3698 or e-mail p.pais@roehampton.ac.uk.
8 July
The great 20th-century minds in child mental health - why we need to know what they can tell us about healing troubled children
A look at the work of Anna Freud, Melanie Klein, Donald Winnicott and John Bowlby.
London. Cost: 115. Call 020 7354 2913 or visit www.childmentalhealthcentre.org.
