Enjoy an evening of wine and workshops, organised by Clare's Angels, while meeting and chatting to other nannies in your area.
Brighton, East Sussex. Free admission. Contact Clare Topham on 01273 737 020.
11 February. Early learning goals and promoting equality
The Aswan Learning Centre's one-day workshop gives participants working with young children an understanding of the importance of providing an anti-bias curriculum linked to race equality.
Second floor, Day Lewis House, 320-324 Bensham Lane, Croydon. Contact the centre on 020 8239 1141.
12 February. Early intervention, early prevention
This conference by the National Pyramid Trust will focus on how early intervention by schools, parents and other agencies can assist children who are showing symptoms of distress or mental illness and thereby help to prevent later behavioural problems.
London. Cost from 198.58. Contact Neil Stewart Associates on 020 7689 8808.
15 February. Job opportunities in the sector
Get your career in childcare off to a flying start with this informal and informative seminar. Topics include updating your CV, coping with interviews and how to impress prospective employers.
Childare Plus. Contact Angela Walker on 0207 247 6338.
17 and 18 February. Transition to management
This course by Professional Support & Development looks at moving to management, finance, organisation, supervision, appraisal, networking, team work and much more.
PSD Edmonton, North London. Cost 150. Contact Christine on 020 8364 7700.
18 February. What is dyspraxia?
This course will introduce participants to the Dyspraxia Foundation and consider specific learning difficulties associated with dyspraxia and strategies for coping at home and in schools.
Conductive Education Centre, 54 Muswell Hill, London N10. 10am to 2.30pm.
Contact the Centre on 020 8444 7242.
21 February. Risk assessment
This course by Kinderquest will give an overview of the legislative requirement for risk assessment and how early years practitioners can use it to ensure the safety of both adults and children within their settings.
Billinghurst Village Hall, Billinghurst. 9.30am to 3pm. Cost 58.75.
Contact Maureen or Andrea on 01933 446 817.
21 February. The alternative display
How to create eye-catching displays on a limited budget, with topics including techniques with posters and leaflets, the right way to dress a notice board, creating 3D effects and suspended displays.
Tithe Barn, Tithe Court, Langley, Berks. Cost 125. Contact the Manor Tree Group on 01753 592 200I.
