On course
Wednesday, September 29, 2004
18 October Reaching out to children with special needs in a mainstream setting Workshop on recognising the diversity of special needs and ways to promote awareness and inclusion for all children in the group.
Reaching out to children with special needs in a mainstream setting Workshop on recognising the diversity of special needs and ways to promote awareness and inclusion for all children in the group.
Chiltern Hotel, Luton. Contact Concept Training on 01524 832828 or www.concept-training.co.uk.
22-24 October
Introduction to Reggio's approach Three-day inclusive residential seminar for 100 participants presented by educators from the Reggio pre-schools and the UK.
Castle Green Hotel, Kendal. Cost 595. Contact 0191 261 7666 or visit www.sightlines-intiative.com.
23 October
Managing difficult behaviour Michael McCreadie, head of education at Daldorch House School, talks about autistic spectrum disorders.
Dunfermline. Cost 5 for parents, 7.50 for parent couples, Pounds 25 for professionals. Contact the National Autistic Society on 0141 221 8090 or e-mail davidrowe@nas.org.uk or scotland@nas.org.uk.
Understanding cognitive development through the theories of Piaget, Bruner and Vygotsky An overview of Piaget's theory and more recent contributions to our understanding of children's intellectual growth.
The Bar Convent Conference Centre, York. Cost 52. Contact Training in Early Years Education on 01759 302638 or e-mail steve@sjtait.fsnet.co.uk.
26 October
Childcare, work-life and employers: achieving the work-life balancing act Examples of good practice from employers, and the various forms of childcare information, support and guidance available to both employers and parents.
Barbican Centre, London. Cost from 180 to 399 (plus VAT).
Contact Neil Stewart Associates on 020 7324 4330 or visit www.neilstewartassociates.com.
