On course

Quality in early years education and childcare: maintaining and improving standards

This Nursery World conference examines workforce, curriculum and inspection issues with top speakers including Lesley Staggs, Kathy Sylva and Maurice Smith of Ofsted.

London. Cost: 250. Call 01923 690 646 or e-mail debbie@expo-systems.co.uk.

29 November

Creative behaviour management

This course will include a range of different games, puppetry and storytelling to help develop social and emotional health.

London. Cost: from 95. E-mail ella@early-education.org.uk or call 020 7539 5400.

Local authorities securing real choice for parents

Delegates will examine the impact of forthcoming childcare and early years legislation on local authorities.

London. Cost: from 199 plus VAT. Contact Gemma Suter on 020 7324 4363 or visit www.neilstewartassociates.com/ kd130.

2 December

Good practice in the early years

This course is suitable for school heads, governors and advisers, looking at subjects such as key principles of the Foundation Stage, use of time and space and the role of practitioners.

London. Cost: from 95. E-mail ella@early-education.org.uk or call 020 7539 5400.

3 December

Treasure baskets and heuristic play

The focus of this seminar is the value of sensory stimulation to the development of the baby and toddler. Delegates will consider the limitations of conventional toys for babies.

York. Cost: 35. Contact Maggie Tait on 01759 302 638 or e-mail steve@sjtait.fsnet.co.uk.

For more courses, see our website www.nurseryworld.co.uk/training.