Courses and conference

Getting to grips with maths

This seminar by Ranelagh House will explore ways of making maths meaningful to the child through concrete, everyday experiences.

The Bar Convent Conference Centre, York. Cost 32. Contact Maggie Tait on 01759 302 638.

6 March

Writing and bilingual learners

This course by the University of Reading will look at approaches to writing, classroom organisations and resources which support bilingual pupils' development as writers.

The Reading Language and Information Centre, University of Reading, Bulmershe Court, Earley, Reading. Cost 55. Contact the Centre on 0118 931 8820.

7 March

Baby massage workshop

This workshop by Crechendo Training will teach participants the proven benefits of massage. Participants must bring a doll or teddy with them in order to practice the techniques.

6 Grange Mills, Weir Road, London SW12 0NE. Cost 75. Contact Alice Lewes on 020 8772 8160.

A child with cerebral palsy in the classroom

A day course by the Conductive Education Centre for teachers, learning support assistants, SENCOs and others who work with a child with cerebral palsy in a mainstream setting.

Conductive Education Centre, 54 Muswell Hill, London N10. Cost 85. Contact the Centre on 020 8444 7242.

8 March

Introduction to play therapy, part two

This workshop by Children in Scotland will introduce the theory and application of play therapy. The workshop will combine theory, discussion and experiential work. Part three takes place on 5 April.

Edinburgh. Contact Alison Rowan on 0131 222 2405.

8 and 9 March

The Childcare Revolution 2001

From national policy to practical developments, the ninth annual Kids' Club Network conference will examine the advances made so far in childcare provision and look to the future.

New Connaught Rooms, London WC2. Contact Neil Stewart Associates on 020 7698 3020.

10 March

Getting started: nursery business workshop

A workshop for people thinking of starting a nursery. This Child Care Plus seminar will look at topics including how to conduct market research, finding the premises, raising the finance, constructing a business plan, employing staff and equipping and marketing the nursery.

Hilton London Islington Hotel, 53 Upper Street, London N1. Cost 75. Contact Sandra Brouet on 020 8598 2508.

The child as citizen of the world

This seminar by Montessori Centre International will be looking at a multicultural approach to geography in a Montessori nursery.

Montessori Centre International, 18 Balderton Street, London. 10am to 4pm. Cost 45. Contact the Centre on 020 7493 0165.