The Early Years and Primary Exhibition
Sponsored by Nursery World
Scotland, TES Scotland and TES Primary, this event offers the early years professional the chance to test and compare the latest services and equipment, books and information technology, plus a stimulating seminar programme by expert speakers.
Thistle Hotel, Cambridge Street, Glasgow.
10am to 4.30pm. Admission free. Contact Laurie Rose on 020 7782 3055.
14 to 16 September
The National Playbus annual conference
This conference by the National Playbus Association will focus on quality and the impact it has on the way in which we deliver mobile community services.
Staffordshire University, Beaconside, Stafford. Cost from Pound75. Contact the National Playbus Association on 0117 977 5375.
19 September
Observing and planning the Foundation Stage
This day by Community Insight will be of interest to practitioners working woth children in the foundation stage and tutors of childcare and education courses who wish to enhance their own professional knowledge.
Britannia Centre, King's Cross, London.
Cost 99.88. Contact Community Insight on 01793 512 612.
19 to 21 September
Annual Conference of the National Association of Paediatric Occupational Therapists
Topics will include early attachment, recovery following sexual abuse, bereavement support and psychodynamic approaches to play.
University of Exeter. Cost from pounds 190 for full residential package. Contact Exeter University Conference Services on 01392 215 566.
21 September
Knowledge and understanding of the world
This practical course by Crechendo Training willl help staff identify how bestto support this area of learning and how to resource and organise the environment to support child initiated learning.
6 Grange Mills, Weir Road, London, SW12 ONE. Cost 75. Contact Alice Lewes on 020 8772 8160.
26 September
Celebrating cultures
This workshop by Kinderquest looks at the many practical ways in which we can raise children's awarenessof different cultures.
Roffey Milennium Hall, Crawley, West Sussex. Cost 45 plus VAT. Contact Kinderquest on 01933 446 828.
27 September
Nuts and bolts
This conference by The National Association of Toy and Leisure Libraries will consider the practical implications of setting up and running a toy library.
Harlow. Cost from 99.88. Contact the National Association of Toy and Leisure Libraries on 020 7387 9592.
29 september
Children behaving badly
This conference by the Montessori St Nicholas Centre will bring together expert speaker to share their views on current legislation, court decisions and advice on disruptive children and hope parents and teachers deal with the challenges.
Royal College of General Practioners, London SW7. Cost 35 (includes a buffet luch). Contact Montessori St Nicholas Centre on 020 7584 9987.
