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17 September Problem solving in young babies
17 September

Problem solving in young babies

Looking at problems such as feeding, sleeping and colic. Includes a baby massage workshop.

Bournemouth. Cost: 70. Contact Newborn Nannies on 01689 898 484 or nb.nannies@ntlworld.com.

18 September

The newborn baby

A training event covering pregnancy, birth, care of the newborn and breast feeding. Suitable for all childcarers, especially maternity nurses or night nannies.

Bournemouth. Cost: 70. Contact Newborn Nannies on 01689 898 484 or nb.nannies@ntlworld.com.

21 September

A Sure Start for Every Child 2005

This third annual conference will look at how the Sure Start partnership structure can deliver expanded early years programmes, integrated into the new children's services structure.

London. Cost: from 180. Call 020 7324 4330 or see www.neilstewartassociates.com/kd126.

An introduction to the High/Scope approach to children's learning

This will provide early years managers and practitioners with an overview of the High/Scope approach, teaching its basic elements and principles in an active learning situation.

London. Cost: 129.25. Call 01793 512 612 or e-mail train@communityinsight.co.uk.

22 September Home-based childcare and sitter services - a unique Scottish initiative This conference will explore the full range of circumstances when sitter services can be helpful, will examine the operational issues involved in running flexible services and look at the registration system that has been developed to cover them.

Stirling. Cost: from 45. Contact One Parent Families Scotland on 0131 556 3899 or e-mail info@opfs.org.uk.