An introduction to sensorial education
This seminar by Training in Early Years Education will include an overview of the importance of sensory exploration for intellectual development, and look at the process of sensory refinement. It will examine the principles and objectives of Montessori sensorial materials, and offer a chance for practice with a selection of activities.
The Bar Convent Conference Centre, York. Cost 52. 10am to 4.30 pm.
Contact Maggie Tait on 01759 302638.
23 April
The meaning of movement in infant development
This workshop by the School of Infant Mental Health covers normal development and how variations can be early indications of autism, dyslexia, other learning difficulties and language disorders.
London. Cost 90. Contact the School of Infant Mental Health on 020 7433 3112, e-mail simh2000@aol.com or visit the website www.infantmentalhealth.com.
26 April
Children and young people: Rights to Action
Children in Wales is holding three consultation events to discuss part four of the Welsh Assembly consultation document Children and young people: Rights to action, which sets out a draft national approach to developing policy, improving services for children and young people, and evaluating the difference made to their lives.
Conwy Business Centre, Llandudno Junction. 10am to 12 noon. Also at Children in Wales offices, Cardiff, on 28 April, and the Ivy Bush Hotel, Carmarthen on 30 April. Admission free. Contact Children in Wales on 029 2034 2434, or e-mail lian.williams@childreninwales.org.uk.
27 April
Listening to young children
Coram Family is holding this one-day open access course to help practitioners to improve their listening competencies, and involve children aged under eight in the planning, delivery and evaluation of policies and services relevant to them. The training is based on the Listening to Young Children resource, which was developed with the support of more than 450 children in educational, social care and health settings.
Coram Family Community Campus, London. Cost 300. Contact Jane Gebbett at Coram Family on 020 7520 0357 or e-mail janeg@coram.org.uk.
29 April
First time with Autistic Spectrum Disorders
The National Autistic Society is holding this seminar for teachers, learning support assistants and ancillary staff who are coming into contact with autistic spectrum disorders for the first time. It covers the range of disorders, strategies for classroom management, and the impact on children's behaviour, teaching and learning.
The Thistle Charing Cross Hotel, London. Cost 116.33. Book by 16 April. Contact NAS on 0115 911 3367 or e-mail conference@nas.org.uk.
14 and 15 May
The Early Years and Primary Teaching Exhibition
Sponsored by Nursery World and the Times Educational Supplement, this two-day exhibition and conference aims to meet the needs of the early years and primary school sectors by bringing together a number of leading education resource exhibitors and seminar speakers under one roof.
The G-Mex Centre, Manchester. 10am to 5pm Friday, 10am to 4.30pm Saturday.
Admission free; seminars cost 10 in advance and 15 on the day. Contact the ticket hotline on 01923 690646 or see www.teachingexhibitions.co.uk.
