Raising self-esteem and achievement
The Aswan Learning Centre runs a one-day workshop which enables participants working with young children to gain awareness and understanding of the importance of providing an anti-bias curriculum linked to race equality.
Second floor, Day Lewis House, 320-324 Bensham Lane, Croydon, Surrey. Contact the centre on 020 8239 1141.
Childcare recruitment fair
This recruitment fair by the London borough of Waltham Forest Early Years Development and Childcare Partnership aims to raise the status of childcare and help recruit the additional workers needed in an expanding sector.
Marquee, the Town Square, Walthamstow. 10am to 4pm. Contact 020 8521 9103.
5 July
Child protection
This course by the Manor Tree Group provides an opportunity to consider what child abuse means, to explore all categories of abuse and their signs and symptoms and to explore our role within the child protection arena.
Tithe Barn, Tithe Court, Langley, Berks. Cost 95. Contact the Manor Tree Group on 01753 592200.
Childhood lost
This conference presented jointly by the Bridge Child Care Development Service and the Social Service Directorates of Bournemouth, Durham and Newcastle will address deficiencies that exist in relation to services for dangerous children and young people.
SOAS, Brunei Gallery, Russell Square, London WC1H. Cost 211.50. Contact Emma Harradine on 020 7704 2386.
6 July
Getting started: nursery business workshop
This Child Care Plus seminar will look at topics including how to conduct market research, finding the premises, raising the finance, constructing a business plan, employing staff and equipping and marketing the nursery.
Hilton London Islington Hotel, 53 Upper Street, London N1. Cost 75, including handouts and refreshments. Contact Sandra Brouet on 020 7247 6338.
Planning activities for older children
This workshop by Kinderquest looks at meeting the play needs of children aged five to 14. It includes strategies for planning activities, as well as giving participants ideas for a wide variety of activities popular with older children.
Billinghurst Village Hall, Billinghurst. Cost 52.88. Contact Kelly Nightingale on 01933 446828.
Paediatric first aid
This course by CJ Associates will provide practical training on the essentials of first aid for the care of babies and children, including choking, bleeding and CPR.
Leicestershire. 10am to 4pm. Cost 49. Contact CJ Associates on 07802 427074.
8 July
A child with cerebral palsy in the classroom
A day course by the Conductive Education Centre for teachers, learning support assistants, SENCOs and others who work with a child with cerebral palsy in a mainstream setting.
Conductive Education Centre, 54 Muswell Hill, London N10. Cost 85. Contact the Centre on 020 8444 7242.
