PROVIDING CHALLENGE

Organised by National Association for Able Children in Education at Van Mildert College, Durham. It will give practical strategies in mathematics, science and English to teachers developing good practice for more able children within their classroom. Speakers include: Professor Klaus Urban, World Council for Gifted and Talented Children. Fee: Pounds 165, Pounds 50 Saturday only. Details: Donna Vernon, 01865 245657.

JULY 12

THE GREAT JEWEL ROBBERY: INNER LONDON ADULT EDUCATION 1986-2000 Organised by National Association for Teachers in Further and Higher Education at 27 Britannia Street, London WC1. Fee: Pounds 15. Details: Dan Taubman or Audrey Sparkhall, 0171 837 3636.

JULY 13

PARENTING AND THE BLACK CHILD Organised by Association of Black Psychologists at Friends House, 173-177 Euston Road, London NW1, for black families and professionals. Speakers include: Trevor Gordon, equal opportunities manager, Lambeth, and Dr Anne Phoenix, psychology department, Birkbeck College, London University. Fee: Pounds 20, Pounds 15 members, Pounds 10 concessions. Details: Barbara Daniel, 0181 986 8377.