Fostering services 2005: meeting the real costs of care
The third annual Fostering Services conference will hear from directors of children's services, statutory and non-statutory providers and foster carers about recent legislation, policy and best practice.
London. Cost: from 189. Contact Gemma Suter on 020 7324 4363 or book online at www. neilstewartassociates.com/kd123.
20 September
NCMA Midlands regional conference: childminding services - a flexible solution
This practical and informative conference offers a timely opportunity to discuss how best to form effective partnerships and the use of childminding as a tool for workforce development.
Birmingham. Cost: 75. Contact NCMA Midlands Regional Office on 01926 512753.
21 September
Celebrations!
This course focuses on religious and non-religious celebrations and shows how to make books, pop-ups and wall hangings to celebrate festivals of all faiths.
Reading. Cost: from 110. Contact the National Centre for Language and Literacy on 0118 378 8820 or book online at www.ncll.org.uk.
A Sure Start for Every Child 2005
This third annual conference will look at how programmes in the Sure Start partnership structure can be integrated into the new children's services structure.
London. Cost: from 180. Call 020 7324 4330 or see www.neilstewartassociates.com/kd126.
23 September
Fire safety awareness within the nursery school setting
A lively look at fire safety with qualified fire-fighter and ex-Watch commander Dominic Cook.
Langley, Berkshire. Cost: 100. Book online at www.manortreegroup.co.uk, e-mail contact@ manortreegroup.co.uk or call 01753 592 200.
