OWNERSHIP OF ADULT EDUCATION: PROVISION, PARTICIPATION AND VALUE

Organised by Educational Centres Association at The Swallow Hotel, Grantham, Lincolnshire. Presentations and workshops include: providing for students with disabilities; employee development programmes; local voluntary organisations and the community. Fee: pound;199, pound;160 members; non-residential and day rates available. Details: Susan Dickinson, 01329 315753.

MARCH 24

LEARNING FOR LIFE:HIGH QUALITY EDUCATION IN THE EARLY YEARS

Organised by the British Association for Early Childhood Education at 1 Great George Street Conference Centre, Westminster, London SW1. Speakers include: Estelle Morris MP, parliamentary under secretary of state for school standards; Professor Colin Richards, former HMI; and Lesley Staggs, head of the under-fives division, Qualifications and Curriculum Authority. Fee: pound;80. Details: 0171 739 7594.

MARCH 27

NEW HORIZONS: EXAMINING NEW INITIATIVES FOR SCHOOL NURSES AND SCHOOL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS

Organised by South Birmingham Community Health Trust at Lindsworth School, Kings Norton, Birmingham. Speakers include Professor Tim Brighouse, chief education officer for Birmingham, who will discuss the inclusive school. Workshops include: supporting young carers and supporting children with medical needs. Fee: pound;39. Details: Wendy Evans, 0121 444 5211.