On course

Literacy play

Looking at ways to develop literacy skills within the DfES early years curriculum requirements.

London. Cost: 185 plus VAT. To book call 020 8996 6039 or visit www.nfernelsontraining.co.uk

11 May

Play away: helping the child with SEN to achieve early learning goals through play

A look at the principles for early years play with regard to children with special educational needs and an exploration of ways to include such children in early years settings.

London. Cost: 185 plus VAT. Call 020 8996 6039 or visit www.nfernelsontraining.co.uk

13 May

Promoting positive behaviour in the early years

This workshop looks at how promoting positive behaviour in young children can help them develop strategies to deal non-violently with anger and conflict.

Dundee. Cost: from 70. See www.childreninscotland.org.uk or contact Alison Rowan on 0131 222 2405 or e-mail arowan@childreninscotland.org.uk.

17 May

ICT in the Foundation Stage

This course will examine the crucial role of ICT in the Foundation Stage curriculum and look at ways to incorporate ICT into any early years setting.

London. Cost: 185 plus VAT. Call 020 8996 6039 or visit www.nfernelsontraining.co.uk

18 May

Conflict resolution: the High/Scope approach

This conference will look at the nature of conflict situations and the valuable skills children can learn from them, as well as addressing appropriate and high quality ways to facilitate conflict resolution.

London. Cost: 129.25. To book or for more information call 01793 512 612 or e-mail train@communityinsight.co.uk.

Music in the early years

An introduction to the Kodaly method of involving young children in music activities including singing games/rhymes and music activities.

Aberdeen. Cost: 70. See www.childreninscotland.org.uk or contact Alison Rowan on 0131 222 2405 or e-mail arowan@childreninscotland.org.uk.