This course will help participants to understand the key features of theAct and the implications for their own practice and the development ofservices in their area. The course draws on research and policy workundertaken at the National Children's Bureau. - London. Cost: from181 plus VAT. Call 020 7843 6084 or visitwww.ncb.org.uk/training.
12 MARCH - Mummy's Black, Daddy's Yellow and I'm Orange: Talking withYoung Children about Racial Equality
As mixed-heritage children become the fastest growing ethnic minoritygroup, practitioners need the skills to recognise and work with theearly judgements that children make about others. This new course willfocus on practical ways to understand the language we use in talkingwith children and their families. This National Children's Bureau coursewill help those developing Race Equality Action plans, and those meetingthe requirements under the Childcare Act 2006 to listen to the voices ofyoung children. - Birmingham. Cost: from 195 plus VAT. Call 0207843 6084 or visit www.ncb.org.uk/training.
17 APRIL - Reflecting on early childhood leadership
Participants on this conference will consider the characteristics ofearly childhood leadership; the wide range of leadership activities;findings from a research project across a range of settings; andeffectiveness in early childhood leadership. - London. Cost: from 176.25. Visit www.early-education.org.uk.
22 APRIL - Every Deaf Child Matters: Meeting the Challenges of HearingImpairment in the Early Years
This one-day course will offer an introduction to deafness, the impactof deafness on children's development and practical ideas for supportingchildren with permanent or temporary deafness. - London. Cost: 95including lunch. Visitwww.hearing.screening.nhs.uk/nhsptrainingandconsultancy.