Child protection.
This course by Kinderquest will look at different types of child abuse while giving practical advice on what to look out for if you suspect that a child is being abused, and offer ways in which we can help children keep themselves from danger.
New Park Community Centre, Chichester. Cost 58.75. Contact Maureen or Andrea on 01933 446 817.
22 MARCH.
Preparing for mathematics.
Participants in this seminar can explore a range of daily activities that prepare children for mathematics in a Montessori classroom, in working with books, practical life and sensory activities.
Montessori Centre International, 18 Balderton Street, London. 10am to 4pm.
Cost 47. Contact the Centre on 020 7493 0165.
22 MARCH tO 5 JULY.
Arts extra.
Held once a month on Saturday mornings, this season of sessions by the Arts Development Unit at West Yorkshire Playhouse will provide practical ideas and refreshing new ways to keep children creatively occupied.
West Yorkshire Playhouse, Quarry Hill, Leeds. Cost 8 per session or 55 for eight sessions. Contact Lisa Parrott or Ruth Hannant on 0113 213 7290/5.
25 MARCH, 1 AND 8 APRIL.
Train the trainer.
This three-day course by Acorn Early Years Training is ideal for those with early years qualifications who would like to learn more about the effective training of others. Topics covered will include the training cycle, objectives, training methods and evaluation of training.
High Wycombe. Cost 295. Contact CJ Associates on 07802 427 074.
26 MARCH.
Mental health provision for young offenders.
This conference will look at the practical role that health authorities, trusts and Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services can play, in conjunction with Youth Offending Teams, police and probation services, to provide effective mental health services for young offenders.
Central London. Cost from 199.75. Contact Neil Stewart Associates on 020 7324 4330.
27 MARCH.
The meaning of diversity.
The Early Childhood Unit at the National Children's Bureau and the Thomas Coram Research Unit at the Institute of Education have organised this seminar focusing on diversity in the early years.
Committee Room 1, Institute of Education, London WC1. Contact the training unit on 020 7843 1906 or e-mail training@ncb.org.uk
3 APRIL.
A child with cerebral palsy in the classroom.
This course by Conductive Education will aim to give some theoretical information about cerebral palsy and the problems associated with it as well as practical help and advice for practitioners regarding specific issues.
Conductive Education Centre, 54 Muswell Hill, London N10. Cost 100.
Contact the Centre on 020 8444 7242.
