Practice makes perfect: implementing the SEN Code of Practice in early years settings This Community Insight training day, led by Collette Drifte, will provide an overview of the new Code of Practice and explore the practicalities of implementation in early years settings.
Brittania Centre, Kings Cross, London. Cost 99.88. Contact Community Insight on 01793 512 612.
25 May
Treasure baskets and heuristic play This workshop by Kinderquest will look at ways of meeting the needs of babies and toddlers using heuristic and treasure basket play. Participants will gain knowledge of how to plan for this type of play and look at the range of equipment they might use.
Billinghurst Village Hall, Billinghurst. Cost 52.88. Contact Maureen or Andrea on 01933 446 817.
Helping pre-school children with reading and writing This seminar by Montessori Centre International will explore the phonic approach to reading and writing. It looks at the essential skills required by the child before he or she can start on a formal introduction to literacy.
Montessori Centre International, 18 Balderton Street, London. 10am to 4pm. Cost 45. Contact the Centre on 020 7493 0165.
25 May and 1 June
First aid in early years
This course by Pavillion Training/ Northbrook College provides practical training on the essentials of first aid for babies and children. The comprehensive 12-hour course is nationally recognised and valid for three years.
Grange Centre, Midhurst, Sussex. 9.30am to 4pm. Cost 30. Contact Pavillion Training/ Northbrook College on 01273 733 968.
30 May
Knowing me, knowing you - valuing diversity in the early years The day workshop by Children in Scotland will explore the importance of identity, and why it is important to understand different aspects of this in a multicultural and equal opportunities context.
Edinburgh. Contact Alison Rowan on 0131 222 2405 or e-mail arowan@childreninscotland.org.uk
Writing a curriculum policy for the Foundation Stage and implementing it This course by the Manor Tree Group will enable delegates to go back to their nurseries with a framework for a curriculum policy and work out an action plan for implementing the policy.
Tithe Barn, Tithe Court, Langley, Berks. Cost 95, includes lunch. Contact The Manor Tree Group on 01753 592 200.
1 June
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. Contact Sandra Brouet on 020 7247 6338.
5 June
Working with bilingual children and families
The Aswan Learning Centre runs a one-day workshop which gives participants working with young children an 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. Cost 90, includes lunch and course materials. Contact the centre on 020 8239 1141
