Organised by Network Training at Swallow Hotel, Peterborough, for A-level heads of department. Speakers include: Professor Alan Smithers, director, education and employment research centre, Brunel University, and Paul Coates, who was seconded from the School Curriculum and Assessment Authority to the Dearing review. Fee: Pounds 295 plus VAT. Details: Norman Dickie, 01823 353354.

JUNE 13

LEADING THE WORLD IN CLEANING QUALIFICATIONS

Organised by the British Institute of Cleaning Science at International Convention Centre, Birmingham, to examine cleaning education. Speakers include: John Nicholls, National Council for Vocational Qualifications; Dr Nick Carey, director general, City and Guilds, and Tim Edmonds, Department for Education and Employment. Fee: Pounds 75, Pounds 60 members. Details: 01604 230075.

JUNE 15

MANAGING BETTER SCHOOLS

Organised by the Midlands British Educational, Management and Administration Society at Braunstone Crescent Primary School, Leicester. Speaker: Margaret Maden, professor of education, Keele University and BEMAS president. Fee: Pounds 15, Pounds 10 members. Details: Nick Shaw, 0116 270 4922.