Courses and conferences

29 November The economic case for affordable childcare This conference will give London parents and carers the chance to put their views to Mayor Ken Livingstone, and to take part in discussion and debate about important issues with key policymakers. Speakers include John Hawksworth, senior economist at PriceWaterhouseCoopers, and Anni Marjoram, the mayor's policy adviser on women's issues. QE II conference centre, Westminster, London. 10am to 5pm. Free admission, but advance registration is required. Contact the Public Liaison Unit on 020 7983 4100. 2 December Who cares? How can professionals cope with...