A lecture programme and exhibition have been organised by the Educational Publishers Council and the National Association for Special Educational Needs for Special Needs North at Haydock Park Racecourse, Merseyside, April 28-29. Topics include: circle-time with a focus on friendship, and teaching children to recognise words on sight. Each lecture place is Pounds 6. Details: EPC, tel: 0171 580 6321 or NASEN, tel: 01827 311500.