A new deal for children - Reforming children's services in Scotland, England and Sweden This conference by Children in Scotland, in association with the Ministry of Education of Sweden, considers the findings of a research project that has examined the transfer of responsibility for early childhood services.
Speakers include Barbara Martin Korpi from the ministry and Peter Moss and Pat Petrie from the Institute of Education at the University of London.
New Lanark. Cost 110 to 170. Contact Alison Rowan on 0131 228 8585 or e-mail arowan@childreninscotland.co.uk.
Early years conference
Organised by CENTRA in partnership with Blackburn College, this conference for early years practitioners offers workshops on assessment in the Foundation Stage, creativity in the early years, SENDA and its implications, and meeting the Early Learning Goals through science-based activities. Speakers include Richard Dorrance, chief executive of CACHE, and Penny Holland, senior lecturer in early childhood education at the University of North London.
Clayton Park Conference Centre, Accrington. Cost 99 to first delegate, 85 to additional delegates or members of the CENTRA network. Contact Sue Prynn of Centra on 01257 244909 or e-mail Susanp@centra.org.uk.
22 September
Involving parents in the assessment of additional support needs in education
This one-day workshop aims to raise awareness of the feelings, values and assumptions involved in assessing additional support needs in children and young people, clarify the roles and responsibilities of those involved and explore how parents and professionals may best work together.
Edinburgh. Cost 70 to 115. Contact Children in Scotland on 0131 228 8484 or email info@childreninscotland.org.uk.
24 and 25 September
SETT 2003
This year's theme for the Scottish Education and Teaching with Technology show is 'Supporting professional development and supporting learning communities'. There will be more than 100 free seminars and a major exhibition of educational ICT products and resources.
Glasgow. Admission free. Contact Learning and Teaching Scotland on 08700 100 297, e-mail CustomerServices@LTScotland. org.uk or see www.settshow.com.
3 to 5 October
The Early Years and Primary Teaching Exhibition
Sponsored by Nursery World and the Times Education Supplement, this three-day exhibition and conference is the most exciting educational event to be held in the UK this year. It brings together a number of leading education resource exhibitors and seminar speakers under one roof.
The Business Design Centre, Islington, London. Friday and Saturday 10am to 5pm, Sunday 10am to 3.30pm. Admission free. Seminars cost 10 to 45 each. Contact visitor enquiries on 020 7782 3055 or see www.teachingexhibitions.co.uk.
4 October
The Professional Nanny Conference
Sponsored and organised by Nursery World sister publication Professional Nanny, the Professional Association of Nursery Nurses and Nannies at Work, this one-day conference for all nannies will cover topics including nanny registration, employment law, tax, child illness, what to expect when using a nanny agency, and much more. Speakers include Sure Start minister Catherine Ashton, Diana Muir, producer of the TV documentary 'Who's looking after your children?' and Alison Dady, former nanny to Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie.
The Business Design Centre, Islington, London. 10.30am to 4.30pm. Cost Pounds 20, includes seminars, refreshments, lunch and access to the Early Years and Primary Teaching Exhibition. Contact the ticket hotline on 01923 690646 or visit the website www.teachingexhibitions.co.uk.
