Breastfeeding workshop
This certificated workshop run by a lactation and newborn consultant and designed for maternity nurses, nursery nurses and nannies will teach them to help mothers breastfeed successfully and to deal with common problems.
London. Cost 25. Contact Maud Giles on 07939 820 651.
30 January
Promoting equality of opportunity
The Aswan Learning Centre runs a day workshop which enables participants working with young children to gain 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.
31 January
Childcare recruitment fair
Bexley EYDCP is holding this fair for all those interested in childcare.
Marriott Hotel, Bexleyheath, Kent. 10.30am to 8pm. Contact Anne Tapper on 020 8303 7777 ext 6504.
2 February
Getting started: nursery business workshop
Topics in this Child Care Plus seminar include market research, finding premises, raising finance, constructing a business plan, employing staff and equipping and marketing a nursery.
Hilton London Islington Hotel, 53 Upper Street, London N1. Cost 75. Contact Sandra Brouet on 020 7247 6338.
2 and 3 February
Tinies maternity practitioner
This intensive two-day course by Tinies is designed for qualified, mature nursery nurses, experienced nannies or midwives who wish to make a career change to become a maternity nanny.
Putney Library, Putney, London. Cost 450. Contact 020 7384 0322.
6 February
Information morning for professionals
A chance for professionals working with a child with cerebral palsy to find out about the Centre's services and where to get advice and support for children.
Conductive Education Centre, 54 Muswell Hill, London N10. Contact the Centre on 020 8444 7242.
8 and 9 February
The Early Years and Primary Teaching Exhibition
Co-sponsored by Nursery World and TES Primary, this is the only resources exhibition dedicated to early years and primary teaching in Northern Ireland. Visitors will be able to test, compare and buy the latest educational equipment from more than 50 suppliers, and there is also a comprehensive seminar and training programme.
The Hilton Hotel, Lanyon Place, Belfast. 10am to 4.30pm Friday, 10am to 4pm Saturday. Admission free. Contact Laurie Rose on 020 7782 3055.
9 February
Introduction to mathematics
This seminar by Montessori Centre International will explore the Montessori concept of the mathematical mind and its links with early sensorial education.
Montessori Centre International, 18 Balderton Street, London. 10am to 4pm. Cost 45. Contact the Centre on 020 7493 0165.
