Inclusion and accessibility
This one-day conference by Ealing Early Years Development and Childcare Partnership will share practical ideas and strategies to help all children reach their full potential, along with a number or workshops and an opportunity to purchase stimulating resources.
Ealing Town Hall, London W5. To book a place at one of the workshops contact June Ryan on 020 8825 5183.
25 MARCH.
More than words
The value of recent software in supporting students experiencing difficulties with literacy learning is the focus of this course by the National Centre for Language and Literacy.
National Centre for Language and Literacy, Reading. 9.30am to 3.30pm. Cost 80. Contact the University of Reading on 0118 378 8820.
3 APRIL.
The role and responsibility of the Foundation Stage co-ordinator Participants will consider current issues in early years education, management of change and monitoring and evaluation strategies.
Institute of Education, London. 10am to 3.30pm. Cost 100. Contact 020 7612 6589/6591.
Surviving and succeeding with alternative learners
Topics include classroom management tips for alternative and traditional learners, dealing with parents of alternative learners and working with outside agencies/resources.
Tithe Barn, Tithe Court, Langley, Berks. Contact the Manor Tree Group on 01753 592 200.
Practice makes perfect
This course by Kinderquest will outline what is involved in the SENCode of Practice, enabling practitioners to review their practice and principles in line with special needs legislation.
Britannia Street Conference & Meeting Centre, London WC1X. Cost Pounds 150.
Contact Kinderquest on 01933 415 935.
4 APRIL.
Celebrating the outdoor world of children through art
This conference by Early Education aims to consider the influences art has on children's learning and development, and explore possibilities for celebrating children's outdoor world through art.
The Brady Centre, London. Cost 80 for members, 100 for non-members. Contact Early Education on 020 7539 5400.
5 APRIL.
Playing at maths: decimals made easy for the nursery child
This session by Ranelagh House will be devoted to the range of Montessori materials for developing children's understanding of the decimal system.
Bar Convent Conference Centre, York. Cost 50. Contact Maggie Tait on 01759 302 638.
Preparation for the written exam
Montessori Early Childhood and Nursery Foundation students will have an opportunity for revision and practice of examination questions covering both sets of papers.
Montessori Centre International, 18 Balderton Street, London. 10am to 4pm.
Cost 47. Contact the Centre on 020 7493 0165.
