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This international conference will address the risks and opportunities associated with a mix of public, private and voluntary childcare and early education. It provides a forum where policymakers, childcare business leaders, public and voluntary sector childcare managers, private equity firms and academics can exchange knowledge and experiences. London. Cost: from £25. Visit www.uel.ac.uk/icmec or call Veronica Burton on 0208 223 2834 17 September - International conference on design for children The focus will be on the desirable qualities of the built environment, presented through examples of collaboration between architects, designers and the educators of the pre-schools of...