TOMLINSON COMMITTEE REPORT ON STUDENTS WITH LEARNING DIFFICULTIES AND DISABILITIES

Organised by the North West Post-16 Network and the Skill National Bureau for Students with Disabilities at the Conference Centre, Universityof Manchester Institute of Science and Technology. Speakers include: Professor John Tomlinson, Warwick University; Deborah Cooper, Skill director; and John Lawton, national education officer, Mencap. Fee: Pounds 120 plus VAT, Pounds 80 plus VAT Network subscribers. Details: 01942 681443501438.

NOVEMBER 27

IN LEAGUE TOGETHER

Organised by the Rugby Football League and Bradford Education at Cedar Court Hotel, Bradford. Speaker: Sir Rodney Walker, RFL and Sports Council chair. Topics include: Bradford Stadium studies project; tackling drugs together; British Fuels-Gas Rugby League Skills Awards; national junior sports programme; and Sports Council schools initiatives. No fee. Details: Kathy Taylor, 0113232 9111.

NOVEMBER 29-DECEMBER 1

SUPPORTING AND PROMOTING LIFELONG LEARNING

Organised by In-Service and Professional Development Association, Worcester College, at Dunchurch Conference Centre, Management College, Rugby. Speakers include: Bryan Davies MP, shadow minister for higher education; Harry Tomlinson, Leeds Metropolitan University; and Hugh Lawlor, Teacher Training Agency. Fee: Pounds 230, Pounds 190 members. Non-residential and day rates available. Details: Tony Bates, 01905 855055.