The Buskers Guide to Participation by Philip Waters challenges the values and reasons for undertaking participation with young people. It encourages a shift away from 'doing' participation to seeing participation as a way of 'being', with practical suggestions.
The Big Buskers Guide to Leadership by Shelly Newstead is the first in the series to be written specifically for managers and those working in leadership roles. It looks at their role providing first-rate services for children and focuses on goals and communication.
www.commonthreads.org.uk
NAPP COURSES
The National Academy for Parenting Practitioners is offering free accredited one- day training workshops in June in its Incredible Years Baby Programme and a refresher Basic Update, aimed at those who have completed NAPP's three-day Basic training. Places can be accessed through local authority parenting commissioners.
www.parentingacademy.org
BEATING THE RECESSION
The National Day Nurseries Association is offering 'masterclasses' to help nurseries weather the recession. 'Dealing with the Economic Downturn' can be delivered to groups of nurseries and is designed to help them implement practical strategies, such as reviewing costs and securing funding and support. Each session lasts for around two and a half hours and can fit in with a busy nursery day.
NDNA chief executive Purnima Tanuku says, 'Strengthening nurseries' business is about understanding the nature of the market, how local authorities can help and the importance of a pro-active approach to costs and promoting services.'
www.ndna.org.uk/ local-authorities/training-solutions/downturn-masterclasses.htm
DOWN SYNDROME
The Down Syndrome Education Conference, held by Down Syndrome Education International, is scheduled for 1-2 October in London. Expert training will be delivered on all aspects of successfully including children with Down syndrome in pre-school settings.
www.downsed.com/conferences
