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Courses and conferences

13 February Early years services: the practical issues A day course by I CAN.
13 February

Early years services: the practical issues A day course by I CAN.

I CAN Central Office, London. Cost 90. Contact I CAN on 0870 010 4066.

15 February

Key Stage 1 numeracy and the child with cerebral palsy in the classroom This day course by Conductive Education Centre aims to empower those involved in the numeracy strategy to provide valuable learning experiences for the child with cerebral palsy.

Conductive Education Centre, 54 Muswell Hill, London N10. Cost 105. Contact the Centre on 020 8444 7242.

21 February

Working with children with drug-using parents

This programme by Children in Scotland will explore policy and legislation, the needs of children of drug-using families, risk assessment, family welfare, child protection and inter-agency working.

Glasgow. Contact Alison Rowan on 0131 228 8484.

22 February

Planning children's health services

This conference by the National Children's Bureau will consider whether the NHS Plan will make a difference to children in the UK.

Institute of Child Health, Guilford Street, London WC1. Contact the NCB on 020 7843 6000.

24 February Team building: working with colleagues and parents in support of children This seminar by Montessori Centre International will explore issues involved in effective communication among colleagues, children and parents.

Montessori Centre International, 18 Balderton Street, London. 10am to 4pm. Cost 45. Contact the centre on 020 7493 0165.

Understanding stakeholder pensions This seminar by Child Care Plus provides impartial advice and practical information for childcare business owners/managers.

Islington Hilton, London. 9.30am to 12.30pm. Cost 45. Contact Sandra Brouet on 020 8598 2508.

28 February

Professional development day: Perspectives on NVQ Level 4 in early years care and education

The National Early Years Network and CACHE are linking up to offer an opportunity for all interested parties to meet and discuss the opportunities presented by the NVQ Level 4.

St Thomas Centre, Manchester. Cost 80. Contact 01727 738 339.

1 March

Keeping up with children's books

A chance to keep up to date with recent children's books and to consider ideas for promoting books in schools.

The Reading Language and Information Centre, University of Reading, Bulmershe Court, Earley, Reading. Contact the centre on 0118 931 8820.