Working with babies
This course by Professional Support and Development will look at a baby's basic needs, planning in caring for babies, and the importance of heuristic and treasure basket play.
Edmonton, north London. Cost 30. Contact Christine on 020 8634 7700.
Calling all nannies
This open meeting co-hosted by the Professional Association of Nursery Nurses will show nannies how, by operating through their own limited company known as a Personal Service Company (PSC), they can keep considerably more of their earnings and also save parents a lot of money.
Guildford College, Surrey. 7pm to 9pm. Contact Tricia Pritchard on 01332 372 337.
27 February.
A child with cerebral palsy in the classroom
This course by Conductive Education will give some theoretical information about cerebral palsy and the associated problems, as well as practical advice .
Conductive Education Centre, 54 Muswell Hill, London N10. Cost 100.
Contact the Centre on 020 8444 7242.
The Foundation Stage - two years on
This conference by East Leeds Children's Centre will celebrate the achievements and reflect on the challenges presented by the introduction of the Foundation Stage.
Hinsley Hall, Leeds. Cost 75. Contact Sharon Hurley on 0113 395 0496 or e-mail sharon.hurley@leeds.gov.uk
27-28 February.
The Early Years and Primary Teaching Exhibition
Sponsored by Nursery World and the Times Educational Supplement, this two-day exhibition and conference will be the most exciting and rewarding educational event to be held in Northern Ireland 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.
The Ramada Hotel, Shaws Bridge, Belfast. 10am to 4.30pm Thursday, 9.30am to 4pm Friday. Admission free. Seminars cost 5 each. Contact visitor enquiries on 020 7782 3055 or visit the website www.teachingexhibitions.co.uk.
1 March.
Partnership with parents
This half-day seminar by Ranelagh House will use a workshop format to explore the importance of developing a strong partnership with parents.
The Bar Convent Conference Centre, York. Cost 30. Contact Maggie Tait on 01759 302 638.
4 March.
Meeting the needs of early years bilingual children
This course by the Institute of Education will aim to develop participants'
understanding of the needs of bilingual under-fives and how to meet them.
Institute of Education, London. 10am to 3.30pm. Cost 95. Contact 020 7612 6589/6591.
7 March.
Spotlight on the Foundation Stage for learning
This course by The Manor Tree Group will address the planning and evaluation of children's progress as observed by practitioners in the nursery classroom.
Tithe Barn, Tithe Court, Langley, Berks. Cost 85. Contact 01753 592 200.
8 March.
Developing creative skills in the Foundation Stage
This workshop by Kinderquest will look at ways in which we can develop children's creative skills. Practitioners will gain many practical ideas for music, painting and role play.
Billinghurst Village Hall, Billinghurst. 9.30am to 3pm. Cost 58.75.
Contact Maureen or Andrea on 01933 446 817.
