Early years care and education
Brentwood Training Services is offering a seminar to all professionals working within the childcare sector and parents, to discuss self-esteem and personal effectiveness within education.
Brentwood Training Centre, Essex Warley. Contact Brentwood Training Services on 01277 214 068.
Tinies paediatric first aid courses
A one-day course in dealing with sick and injured children, run by Tinies training services in conjunction with Premed Health Care. It aims to give candidates both the knowledge and the confidence to cope physically and emotionally with incidents that may occur with a child in their care.
Cost 75. Contact Tinies on 020 7384 0322.
7 April
Preparation for written examinations
This seminar by Montessori Centre International will provide Early Childhood and Nursery Foundation students with an opportunity for revision and practice of examination questions covering both of the set papers.
Montessori Centre International, 18 Balderton Street, London. 1pm to 5pm. Cost 45. Contact the Centre on 020 7493 0165.
24 April
Towards a peaceful community - managing conflict in school
This workshop by Children in Scotland explores the value of conflict management training for students and staff in schools and provides an opportunity for participants to develop conflict management skills.
Glasgow. Contact Alison Rowan on 0131 222 2405.
27 April
Effective communication and assertiveness training
This interactive workshop by Crechendo Training will look at all the different forms of communication and their effect on interpersonal relationships.
6 Grange Mills, Weir Road, London SW12 0NE. Cost 75. Contact Alice Lewes on 020 8772 8160.
Annual conference
This annual conference and AGM by the Scottish Association of Pre-School Home Visiting Teachers for Children with Special Needs will look at early interaction ideas and strategies for supporting pre-school children who have special needs.
Inglewood Business and Conference Centre, Alloa, Clackmannanshire. Cost Pounds 55. Contact Bernadette Farquharson on 01382 436 451.
28 April
Understanding stakeholder pensions
This Child Care plus seminar provides impartial advice and practical information for childcare business owners and managers about stakeholder pensions.
Islington Hilton, London. 9.30am to 12.30pm. Cost 45, includes refreshments and handouts. Contact Sandra on 020 8598 2508.
To touch or not to touch
This one-day conference by the Manchester Metropolitan University will discuss the problems associated with making physical contact with young children.
The Institute of Education, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester. Cost 120. Contact the Professional Development Centre on 0161 247 6425/2011.
