The Laban Centre in Laurie Grove, London SE14, is running Saturday classes at pound;20-pound;38.50 per 10-week term. They are: “Movement play” for carers and toddlers; creative dance for four to 11-year-olds; and pre-youth group for 12 to 14s. A youth contemporary dance class for ages 14 to 18, April 22-July 1, led by acclaimed choreographer Gary Lambert, costs only pound;1 a class.

Details: Peter Curtis, 0181 692 4070.

MAY 1.

CHILDREN’S DREAMS AS DISTRESS SIGNALS.

Brenda Mallon, counsellor and author, will discuss the importance of dreams in a child’s development, nightmares and how to banish them, common sleep disorders and strategies that help stress and trauma at Manchester Metropolitan University, Didsbury site. Fee: pound;50 (includes course book).

Details: Brenda Mallon, 0161 448 8780; e-mail:

lapwing@gn.apc.org FROM MAY 6.

TEACHER AND PUPIL TRAINING DAYS.

School Councils UK is running sessions in setting up and improving the functioning of school councils for primary staff in London (May 6; October 5) and Manchester (November 23). Secondary sessions will be held in London (May 13; September 28) and Manchester (November 25). Pupil training takes place in London on October 13 (secondary) and October 19 (primary). Fee: pound;95 teachers (staff days); pound;75 teachers, pound;25 pupils (pupil days).

Details: Flo Gold, 0181 349 2459.