This National Children's Bureau course is relevant to anyone whose roleencompasses mentoring, formally or informally, but it is gearedspecifically towards those working in the early years and play sector. -Manchester. Cost: from 241.50. Visit www.ncb.org.uk/training,e-mail training@ncb.org.uk or phone 020 7843 6084.
6 - 7 NOVEMBER - NCMA Annual Conference and Exhibition
Dame Gillian Pugh will address the conference for the first time asNational Childminding Association president. NCMA will also be holdingits fourth annual policy debate, where members will help to shape theassociation's work over the coming year. Plus a mix of plenary sessionsand practice workshops that include practical tips for inspection underthe EYFS and how to help young children to communicate. - Leeds. Cost:members from 120, non-members from 145. Visitwww.ncma.org.uk/conference.
28 NOVEMBER - Exploring physical development in the early years
This course by the Play and Early Years Training Unit, a charityspecialising in the delivery of CPD and qualification training, willprovide an overview of children's physical development and helpparticipants to generate practical ideas for activities. - Bristol.Cost: 46 if booked before 23 October, 60 thereafter. Visitwww.peytu.co.uk, e-mail training@peytu.co.uk or phone 117 908 0601.
30 NOVEMBER - Policies for Families - Children and Choices
This conference, introduced by Dr Katherine Rake, new chief executive ofthe Family and Parenting Institute, will look at family policy now andinto the future, with an emphasis on interventions and services. -London. Cost: conference rate 325, public sector rate 225,supported rate 180, all plus VAT. Visitwww.familyandparenting.org/event.
