A series of courses has been organised by BEAM (BEAMathematician) at Barnsbury Centre, Offord Road, London N1, 9.30am-3.30pm, fee Pounds 85 each. Topics include: providing for special needs in mathematics, October 11; maths in nursery and reception, October 18; maths at key stage 1, November 6; raising expectations for maths in early childhood, November 15; preparing for an Office for Standards in Education inspection, November 22; and parents and maths, November 13. Details: Claire Gomez, tel: 0171 457 5535.