A corner to learn: Creating home corners that stand out from the crowd Designed for all early years settings, this workshop by the Manor Tree Group will provide inspiration for making and using play corners. It will offer creative and practical ideas, activities for using corners to develop language and cross-curricular skills, and suggestions for structured play opportunities.
Langley, Berkshire. Cost 100. Contact the Manor Tree Group on 01753 592200 or book online at www.manortreegroup.co.uk.
17 and 18 June
Parent-child 2004 international conference: Family futures
The National Family and Parenting Institute (NFPI) is holding this conference to address a range of research, policy and practice issues surrounding the current and future state of the family worldwide. The conference will include a series of forums and keynote speakers, including an opening from Margaret Hodge, minister for children, young people and families.
Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre, London. Cost 293.75 for one day, 411.25 for two days - supported rates available for schools and community groups. Contact the NFPI on 020 7485 3590 or e-mail info@ nfpi.org.
18 June
Language without limits, futures without barriers
At the National Deaf Children's Society (NDCS) annual conference, world experts on early years learning in deaf children will deliver a series of speeches and workshops, including auditory neuropathy and the assessment of communication skills in deaf children using British sign language.
Sandown Park, Surrey. Cost 125. Contact the NDCS on 0121 234 9820 or e-mail conference.exhibition@ndcs.org.uk.
How to set up and run a nursery
With many years' experience in personnel and consultancy, Lilliput Lodge Day Nursery is running courses on setting up your own nursery. It covers choice of premises, marketing, banking options, Ofsted and employment issues.
Lilliput Lodge, Hull. Cost 95 plus VAT. Contact Lilliput Lodge on 01482 606645 or e-mail info@lilliputlodge.co.uk.
19 June
Celebrating young children and the arts
This conference by the Institute of Education provides opportunities for all those involved in the care and education of young children to consider ways they can support their love of exploration and experimentation.
Manchester Metropolitan University. Cost 140. Contact Elaine Alkin on 0161 247 6425 or e-mail e.alkin@mmu.ac.uk.
Technology in the nursery
This seminar organised by Montessori Centre International will look at the opportunities for the introduction of technology into the daily life of a Montessori nursery.
Montessori Centre International, London. Cost 50. Contact Montessori Centre International on 020 7493 0165 or e-mail mci@montessori.ac.uk.
