The Standing Conference on Schools’ Science and Technology has organised a course aimed at recently qualified OFSTED CDT inspectors, anyone considering training as an inspector, and school staff preparing for inspections. “The independent inspection of technology in the secondary school” will be held on December 15 at the Bush Hotel, Farham, Surrey. Fee: Pounds 99.88. Details: SCSST, 76 Portland Place, London W1N 4AA, tel: 071-278 2468.