Jewish early years conference
This day conference will look at various issues of Jewish early years education and childcare from the perspectives of both Jewish tradition and the Foundation Stage guidance. It is open to staff in Jewish early years settings.
London. 9am to 4pm. Cost 5, but advance booking is essential.
Contact the Agency for Jewish Education on 020 8457 9726.
7 to 10 January
BETT 2004
This educational technology show's seminar programme is organised by BETT.
Heather Du Quesnay from the National College for School Leadership will talk about leadership learning for the 21st century, and discuss how to enable collaboration and consultation between school leaders, policymakers and opinion formers. Professor Stephen Heppell of Ultralab will share his views on the latest educational technology and the learning environments of the future.
Olympia, London. Contact BETT on 0870 429 4574 or reserve seats online at www.bettshow.co.uk/visitor/seminars.
13 January
First time with autistic spectrum disorders
This event by the National Autistic Society will cover the range of autistic spectrum disorders and their impact on behaviour, teaching and learning. It is aimed at mainstream teachers, learning support assistants and ancillary staff who are coming into contact with autistic spectrum disorders for the first time. Carol Povey, NAS regional co-ordinator for Greater London and the south-east, and Jacqui Ashton Smith, principal of Helen Allison School in Kent, will present the seminar.
The Queen Hotel, Chester. Cost 116.33. Contact the NAS on 0115 911 3367 or e-mail conference@nas.org.uk.
15 January
Health and safety in schools and nurseries
Areas covered in this generic health and safety course by the Manor Tree Group includes risk assessment, fire safety, first aid regulations, display screen equipment, COSHH and manual handling. It is led by Mark Demeuth, who will cover the Level 1 nationally-recognised qualification in health and safety. There will be an exam and certificates will be presented.
Tithe Barn, Berkshire. Cost 90. Contact the Manor Tree Group on 01753 592200 or e-mail contact@manortreegroup.co.uk.
16 January
Speech and language therapy in education
Led by Gillian Rumble, speech and language therapy partner with independent SLT, this course will help early years practitioners to identify children with speech and language difficulties and work collectively with a therapist and the child's support team.
Tithe Barn, Berkshire. Cost 80. Contact the Manor Tree Group on 01753 592200 or e-mail contact@manortreegroup.co.uk.
21 January
You've just got to change that display
The aim of this talk by Pauline Carr, managing director from the Alternative Display Company, is to help early years staff and other practitioners to get the most out of their display areas and exhibition space.
Tithe Barn, Berkshire. Cost 100. Contact the Manor Tree Group on 01753 592200 or e-mail contact@manortreegroup.co.uk.
