Autistic spectrum disorders
Sessions on benefits and legislation, and independence and employment, plus a drop-in.
Truro. Cost 5 for parents, 7.50 for parent couples, 25 professionals. Contact the National Autistic Society on 0117 974 8400 or e-mail chawkins@nas.org.uk.
2 October
Supporting physical development
Activities for the nursery-aged child's physical needs.
Bar Convent Conference Centre, York. Cost 52. Contact Training in Early Years Education on 01759 302638 or steve@sjtait.fsnet.co.uk.
5 October
Discovering and experimenting in our wonderful world
How to build creative science into planning.
Cavell Street, London. Cost 30 for members, 40 for non-members. Contact Early Education on 020 7539 5400 or book online at www.early-education.org.uk.
5 and 9 October
The SEN context, past, present and future, for children with speech, language and communication needs
An in-depth view of the SEN context and systems relating to provision for children with SCLN.
Nottingham. Cost 260. Contact I CAN on 0845 225 4073 or e-mail training@ican.org.uk.
8-31 October
The hundred languages of children
A display of creative potential from the pre-schools of Reggio Emilia, Italy, plus conferences and seminars.
Kent. Admission free. Contact 01223 376 600 or 01954 203 845 (groups).
11 October
Helping children develop language in the early years
For supporting both the less and the more talkative children.
Wales. Cost 140. Contact I CAN on 0845 225 4073 or training@ican.org.uk.
12 October
An introduction to child protection
The reality of abuse in our society, assessing and managing risk, and developing skills in listening to children who disclose abuse.
Edinburgh. Cost 70 for members, 90 for non-members. Contact Children in Scotland on 0131 222 2405 or e-mail
arowan@childreninscotland.org.uk.
Smooth transitions: transfer from the foundation stage to key stage 1
How to make the process smooth and stress-free, and the information transfer both manageable and meaningful for teachers, children and their parents.
Britannia Conference Centre, London. Cost 117.50. Contact Community Insight on 01793 512612 or visit www.communityinsight.co.uk.
13 October
Introduction to autism and Asperger's syndrome
Half-day course for teachers, SENCOs, teaching assistants, nursery and playgroup workers, assistants and nursery nurses.
London. Cost 70. Contact I-CAN on 0845 225 4073 or book online at www.ican.org.uk/professionaldevelopment.
Storytelling from India
Introduction to enjoyable techniques for storytelling, with the use of hand gestures called 'mudras' and stylised facial expressions.
University of Reading. Cost 85 for National Centre for Literacy members, 95 for non-members. Contact 0118 378 8820.
