Twins, triplets and babies requiring special care
A six-hour training day in babycare including breast and bottle feeding, special care required on discharge from hospital and how to establish routine for multiples. Can be taken as an accredited unit or as an attendance day only.
Kent. Cost: from 50. Call Newborn Nannies Training 01689 898484 or e-mail Nb.nannies@ntlworld.com.
15 May
NCMA Central Region conference: CPD - A journey not a destination
This National Childminding Association event is one of a series of regional conferences for local authorities and other organisations involved with home-based childcare. The focus will be continuous professional development for childminders, with a look at the latest developments in the Early Years Foundation Stage and how childminders will be part of this.
London. Cost: from 75 plus VAT. Call NCMA regional office on 01926 512753 or visit www.ncma.org.uk.
23 May
A world of play - Medway Early Years and Childcare Service Inclusive Festival 2007
Practitioners are invited to come along to this event to experience a range of cultural experiences from around the world.
Kent. Cost: from 5. Call Carley Robertson on 01634 338399 or e-mail carley.robertson@ medway.gov.uk.
24 May
Every Child Matters: Achieving the five outcomes for nought to five-year-olds
This event will look at the many different aspects of the government's new child development agenda and what it will entail for the many different professions affected. It will also map out in detail pathways to improving services for young children.
London. Cost: from 199 + VAT. Call 020 7954 3467 or visit www.cpd.info/earlyyears.
