ACHIEVING EXCELLENCE IN TRAINING FEBRUARY 28 MENTORING AND COACHING IN ACTION Organised by and held at Leeds University. The first course explores the skills and processes involved in preparation, design and delivery of participative training courses, plus aspects of effective presentation, course monitoring and evaluation. The second looks at developing and understanding the skills involved in staff support and development processes. Fees: from Pounds 80 per day. Details: Debbie Rose, 0113 233 4913.

MARCH 4-27 EXTENDING EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY RM is hosting a series of free seminars in Bristol, Elstree, Heathrow, Birmingham, Manchester, Harrogate, Gatwick, Dundee and Glasgow aimed at secondary heads, governors, school management teams, and IT coordinators. Topics include strategic planning issues and the integration of the latest technologies such as the Internet, ILS systems and video conferencing. Details: 01235 826868.