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26 NOVEMBER. Including me: Working with children with complex health needs. Participants on this National Children's Bureau course will hear case studies of good practice to gain an understanding of the needs of children with complex health needs, consider the implications for their own practice, and learn about the legislation that underpins the inclusion of children in schools and early years settings and how to design policies and procedures to use in their own workplace.

- Reading. Cost: from 220 plus VAT. Visit www.ncb.org.uk or call020 7843 6000

28 NOVEMBER. Teaching In The Foundation Stage. Suitable for qualifiedteachers who are new to this age group, this course at the Institute ofEducation will offer support in planning, assessment and record keeping,and explore ways to provide enriching interactions for children.

- London. Cost: 445. Visit www.ioe.ac.uk/cpd or call 020 76126589/6987

21 JANUARY. Developing Enabling Environments for Communication, Languageand Literacy - A Focus on Play-Based Approaches to the Teaching ofWriting. Delegates will consider how a play-based approach to teachingand learning supports children's progression as writers, and look atways to develop writing through continuous provision.

- Huddersfield. Cost: 110 plus VAT. Visit www.earlyexcellence.comor call Michelle Hill on 01422 311314

4 FEBRUARY. PEAL Training. Supporting all early years settings to meetthe requirements of the EYFS and children's centre practice guidance forworking in partnership with parents, the PEAL (Parents, Early Years andLearning) programme by the National Children's Bureau gives participantsthe chance to expand their knowledge on the difference parents make wheninvolved in their children's learning and development. Participants canseek City and Guilds accreditation at level 3 upon submission of aportfolio.

- London. Cost: from 146. Visit www.ncb.org.uk or call 020 78436000