This weekend focusing on the care of babies will feature three separate sessions looking at caring for newborns, problem solving in babies, and babycare up to 12 months.
Bournemouth. Cost: 80 per course, or 200 for three. Contact Newborn Nannies on 01689 898 484 or nb.nannies@ntlworld.com.
31 July - 11 August Montessori philosophy and apparatus workshop
A two-week workshop providing a comprehensive practical experience of the full range of Montessori nursery materials, and an overview of Montessori's key child development theories. Participants can make use of optional supervised practice days, at no extra charge, and there will be an exam for MCI registered students.
York. Cost: 575 plus 75 non-refundable deposit, or 58 per single day. Contact Maggie Tait on 01759 302 638 or e-mail steve@sjtait.fsnet.co.uk.
13 - 14 September Communicating with children and young people during assessment
This two-day training course will provide participants with a thorough knowledge of relevant research, legislation, guidance and good practice in the area of assessment, plus the chance to practice the communication techniques they have learned.
London. Cost: from 213 plus VAT. Contact 020 7843 6084/1906 or e-mail training@ncb.org.uk.
14 September Children with special needs: co-ordinating education, health and social care
Exploring ways in which children's agencies can collaborate to ensure that physical and mental difficulties are identified at an early stage.
Bournemouth University. Cost: from 55. Contact Simon Timmis on 0207 290 2980 or e-mail simon.timmis@rsm.ac.uk, or visit http://www.rsm.ac.uk/academ/A10_children.htm.
