MODERN FOREIGN LANGUAGES FOR PRIMARY PUPILS Organised by Bilingualism and Languages Network at a University of London venue to be confirmed. Speakers include: Eric Hawkins, emeritus professor, York University, on “The Education of the Ear”, and a member of the Labour parliamentary education team (to be confirmed). Fee: Pounds 60. Details: BLN, 0181 883 0237 (telfax).

FEBRUARY 8 DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY: PRE- AND POST-16 ACADEMIC AND VOCATIONAL PATHWAYS Organised by North East London and Essex Science and Technology Regional Organisation at University of East London, Dagenham, Essex. Speakers include: Andy Breckon, chief executive, Design and Technology Association, and Alan Lazell, director, Technology Enhancement Programme. Fee: Pounds 25, Pounds 15 each extra person from same school. Details: 0181 597 0513.