Supervisor training
A two-day residential course by the National Day Nurseries Association designed to give supervisors the knowledge and skills to supervise a staff team confidently and effectively.
Hall Garth Golf and Country Club, Darlington. Cost 50, including accommodation. Contact Katherine Finkill on 01677 460 409.
3 November
Persona dolls in action
This day conference by Persona Doll Training will show how Persona Dolls and their stories provide a stimulating and non-threatening way to promote inclusion, equality and emotional literacy.
The Resources Centre, 356 Holloway Road, London N7. Cost 75 includes lunch. Contact Babette Brown on 020 8446 7056.
7 November
Working with babies and under-threes
This workshop by Kinderquest looks at how to plan and implement a developmentally-appropriate curriculum for babies and the under-threes.
Roffet Millennium Hall, Horsham. Cost 45 plus VAT. Contact Kinderquest on 01933 446 828.
8 November
Mathematics for high-attaining children at Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 Topics on this BEAM Education course include teaching and assessment of higher attainers, ways of extending pupil consolidation tasks, and effective questioning in the whole-class sessions.
Barnsbury Centre, Offord Road, Islington, London. Cost 129.95. Contact Karen Jardine on 020 7684 3324.
9 November
Early maths
This interactive day by Crechendo Training will show how children develop mathematical knowledge and how we can stimulate and encourage learning.
6 Grange Mills, Weir Road, London, SW12 0NE. Cost 75. Contact Alice Lewes on 020 8772 8160.
Nuts and bolts
This conference by the National Association of Toy and Leisure Libraries will consider the practical implications of setting up and running a toy library.
Nottingham. Cost from 99.88. Contact the NATLL on 020 7387 9592.
Participation for real This conference by Voice for the Child in Care will discuss topics including ideas on participation in action, individual decision making, service planning and community involvement.
King's Fund, 11-13 Cavendish Square, London. Cost from 25. Contact Voice for the Child in Care on 020 7833 5792.
10 November
Funding for out-of-school childcare
This conference will guide you through the funding maze for out-of-school childcare and also look to the future needs for ongoing support for childcare in disadvantaged parts of the country.
Leeds. Contact Kids' Clubs Network Conferences on 020 7512 2100.
16 November
Child protection
This course will explore all categories of abuse and their signs and symptoms, and explore our role within the child protection arena.
Tithe Barn, Tithe Court, Langley, Berkshire. Cost 75 includes lunch. Contact the Manor Tree Group on 01753 592 200.
