NCMA Support Childminding Seminar
This is one of a series of ongoing support seminars with the aims of providing and updating information about the scheme and NCMA services, sharing good practice and offering an opportunity to network.
Birmingham. Cost 75. Contact NCMA Midlands regional office on 01926 512753 for more information.
9 February
Building blocks to reading
This course explores strategies for laying the foundations for happy and successful reading and provides enhanced understanding of early reading development, with techniques for developing reading skills through play and more confidence when supporting parents, carers and children.
Reading. Cost 85 members, 95 non-members. Call the National Centre for Language and Literacy on 0118 378 8820 or book online at www.ncll.org.uk.
11 February
Identification, assessment and planning for the speech, language and communication needs of pupils
This course looks at methods of successfully identifying and assessing pupils with SLCN. It will consider issues and factors that may influence identification, assessment and planning and look at how collaborative practice may positively impact on intervention and pupils' progress.
Nottingham. Cost 140. For more information and to book online visit www.ican.org.uk/conference or call 0845 225 4073 to find out more.
12 February
Preparing a mathematical mind
A conference addressing the Montessori concept of the innate mathematical mind and looking at activities that incorporate the skills and concepts at the foundation of early childhood mathematics.
York. Cost 52 (includes lunch). Call Maggie Tait on 01759 302 638 or e-mail steve@sjtait.fsnet.co.uk.
Ongoing
For all you need to know about getting on the right route to APEL call Duo Consulting on 0151 334 0330 to arrange to visit one of the information nights which are put on according to demand.
