The Early Years and Primary Teaching Exhibition Sponsored by Nursery World and TES Primary, this annual event offers the early years professional the chance to test, compare and purchase a range of products and services, take part in free workshop sessions and attend a series of seminar and training sessions.
G-Mex Centre, Manchester. Admission free. Contact the ticket hotline to pre-order on 01923 690 646 or log on to our website www.teachingexhibitions.co.uk for more information.
11 May
Paediatric first aid course
This comprehensive course by Tinies will give you the knowledge you need to be confident in any childcare emergency.
Putney Baptist Church, London. Cost 75. Contact Miranda Hunt on 020 7384 0322.
13 May
Manual handling
This course by CJ Associates is for all those involved in the care of children. Topics include understanding the potential for injury and the correct lifting technique of children aged up to five.
High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. 7 to 9pm. Cost 15. Contact CJ Associates on 07802 427 074 or e-mail info@cjgroup.co.uk.
15 May
Child protection
This course by Kinderquest will give practical advice as to what to look out for if a child is suspected of being abused. Participants will consider ways in which children and young people can keep themselves safe from danger.
New Park Community Centre, Chichester. 9.30am to 3pm. Cost 52.88. Contact Maureen or Andrea on 01933 446 817.
16 May
Respite - who needs it?
This conference by the National Autistic Society, aimed at professionals and parents, will discuss the support needs of autistic spectrum disorders. It will examine the range of needs and review models of respite care that have proved beneficial to individuals and families.
Royal Moat House Hotel, Nottingham. Contact NAS on 0115 911 3363 or e-mail training@nas.org.uk.
17 May
Early Learning Goals workshop
This course by Crechendo Training examines the six areas of the Early Learning Goals and the transition from the Desirable Learning Outcomes.
6 Grange Mills, Weir Road, London, SW12 0NE. Cost 75. Contact Alice Lewes on 020 8772 8160.
18 May
Physical activities for older children
This course by Kinderquest will look at ideas for indoor and outdoor physical activities and games that can be used with older children in out-of-school care.
New Park Community Centre, Chichester. 9.30am to 3pm. Cost 52.88. Contact Maureen or Andrea on 01933 446 817.
Breastfeeding workshop
This certificated workshop for maternity nurses, nursery nurses and nannies will teach how to help mothers breastfeed successfully and deal with problems.
London. Cost 25. Contact Maud Giles on 07939 820 651.
21 May
Dealing with conflict, anger and aggression
This Children in Scotland workshop will explore strategies for communicating with young people experiencing conflict, anger and aggression.
Glasgow. Contact Kaela Scott on 0131 222 2445 or e-mail kscott@childreninscotland.org.uk.
