Arts extra
Held once a month on Saturday mornings until 5 July, this season of Arts Extra 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.
16 January
Inclusive play training day
This training day by Action for Leisure covers topics including play experiences for disabled children, what we need for successful inclusion, and choosing and using toys and equipment.
Moreton Morrell Centre, near Leamington Spa. Cost 45, includes lunch and refreshments. Contact Suzanne Dudek on 01926 650 195.
17 January
Raising self-esteem
Topics on this course by the Manor Tree Group include defining self-esteem, how it is formed and the history of different approaches.
Tithe Barn, Tithe Court, Langley, Berks. Cost 110. Contact the Manor Tree Group on 01753 592 200.
18 January
Child protection in early years care
Topics include how accidents occur, assessing child safety needs, communicating with parents, and identifying and responding to concerns over child safety.
High Wycombe. 10am to 4pm. Cost 30. Contact CJ Associates on 07802 427 074.
Drama in the nursery
Participants on this Montessori Centre International course will explore appropriate drama activities for nursery-age children, taking part themselves.
Montessori Centre International, 18 Balderton Street, London. 10am to 4pm.
Cost 45. Contact the Centre on 020 7493 0165.
Developing the child's communication skills and supporting early literacy This seminar by Ranelagh House will give an overview of key theories of language development, focusing on the period from birth to six years.
Participants will consider how to create a language-nurturing environment within the Montessori nursery setting.
The Bar Convent Conference Centre, York. Cost 50. Contact Maggie Tait on 01759 302 638.
20 January
Mathematics in the Foundation Stage
This course by BEAM Education will explore how the stepping stones towards the Early Learning Goals can help to make the Foundation Stage accessible to all children.
Hinsley Hall, 62 Headingley Lane, Leeds. Cost 141. Contact the training services team on 020 7684 3324.
22 January
An introduction to the national standards
This Kinderquest course will provide an overview of the national standards in full-day/sessional care and examine the requirements of the 14 national standards.
New Park Community Centre, Chichester. Cost 58.75. Contact Maureen or Andrea on 01933 446 817.
