Storytelling in early education
This workshop by the Scottish Storytelling Centre includes techniques for using picture books more effectively, and finding stories from your own experiences and resources.
The Netherbow Scottish Storytelling Centre, 43-45 High Street, Edinburgh. 10am to 3.30pm. Cost 29. Contact the Centre on 0131 557 5724.
25 August
Study skills: making progress in distance learning This seminar by Ranelagh House is designed to give support to students just embarking on a distance learning course, or to revive the spirits of those making slow progress.
The Bar Convent Conference Centre, York. Cost 25. Contact Maggie Tait on 01759 302 638.
29 August
Tinies paediatric first aid courses
Tinies training services, in conjunction with Premed Health Care, is running this one-day course specialising in dealing with sick and injured children. It will give participants not only the knowledge, but also the confidence, to cope physically and emotionally with any incident that may occur while a child is in their care.
Cost 75. Contact Tinies on 020 7384 0322.
1 September
Getting started
A workshop for people thinking of starting a nursery. This Child Care Plus seminar will look at topics such as 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, London N1. Cost 75, including refreshments. Contact Sandra Brouet on 020 8598 2508.
7 September
Early Learning Goals Workshop
Crechendo Training has developed this lively and informative workshop to assist staff awareness with the Early Learning Goals. The session is designed to banish all worries.
Weir Road, London SW12 0NE. Cost 75. Contact Alice Lewes on 020 8772 8160.
