Continuous care
This conference by Neil Stewart Associates, supported by Barnardo's Scotland, explores the in-depth issues of inspection and regulation of 'looked after' services, recruitment, retention and staff training, and support for carers. Speakers include Euan Robson MSP, deputy minister for education and young people, and Jacqui Roberts, chief executive of the Care Commission.
Caledonian Hilton, Edinburgh. Cost 150 to 350, plus VAT. 9am to 4.15pm. Contact Neil Stewart Associates on 020 7324 4330 or e-mail info@neilstewart associates.co.uk.
13 November
Working together - Modern Apprenticeships in early years care and education Organised by the Early Years National Training Organisation, this conference will provide those involved in the delivery of the MA Framework with information and guidelines.
Leeds. Cost 50. Contact the Early Years NTO on 01727 738 300 or e-mail Olivia. borthwick@early-years-nto.org.uk.
14 and 15 November
The Early Years and Primary Teaching Exhibition
Sponsored by Nursery World Scotland and the TES Scotland, this two-day exhibition and conference will be the most exciting and rewarding educational event to be held in Scotland this year. It aims to meet the needs of the early years and primary school sectors by bringing together a number of leading education resource exhibitors and seminar speakers under one roof.
Hall 2, The SECC, Glasgow. 10am to 4.30pm. Admission free. Seminars cost Pounds 10 in advance or 15 on the day. Contact visitor enquiries on 020 7782 3055 or visit the website www.teachingexhibitions.co.uk.
24 November
Building for future generations
Organised by Liverpool Children's Information Service and Oddsocks Childcare Development, this half-day seminar considers the national standards for daycare and the professional decisions needed when architects design and build early years and childcare settings. The keynote speaker is Mark Dudek, author and principal architect at the Education Design Group.
Holiday Inn, Lime Street, Liverpool. 9am to 2pm. Cost 80, includes lunch. Contact Jan Gallagher on 0151 233 8299 or e-mail
jan.gallagher@liverpool.gov.uk.
25 November
Seamless services for children with disabilities
Organised by Neil Stewart Associates in association with the Disability Rights Association, this conference examines the new roles of health, education and social services providers working with children with disabilities in the context of the rapidly changing legislative environment. Speakers include Sure Start minister Catherine Ashton, Bert Massie, chair of the Disability Rights Commission, and Professor Patricia Sloper of the University of York.
Hilton London Metropole, W2. Cost 189 to 300 plus VAT. 9.15am to 4.15pm. Contact Neil Stewart Associates on 020 7324 4330 or e-mail info@neilstewart associates.co.uk.
26 November
Working in partnership to protect children from abuse and neglect This day conference for GPs, health visitors, practice nurses, social workers and educationalists is organised by the Royal College of General Practitioners and the UK Centre for the Advancement of Inter-Professional Development (CAIPE).
Victoria Park Plaza Hotel, London. Cost 115. 8am to 4pm. Contact Natalie Hutson on 0202 7344 3130 or e-mail nhutson@rcgp.org.uk.
27 November
Which childhoods? Whose children?
This course by the Early Years Childhood Centre, University of Surrey Roehampton, offers a multidisciplinary forum where practitioners can discuss issues and dilemmas. Martin Woodhead, senior lecturer at the Centre for Childhood Development and Learning at the Open University, will be speaking on the theme of targets, curriculum frameworks and real childhoods.
University of Surrey, Roehampton. Cost 20, with a 50 per cent reduction for student cardholders. 6.15pm to 8pm. Contact the centre by e-mail cpd@roehampton.ac.ukor fax on 020 8392 3664.
