“Planning for good practice: design and technology in the primary classroom” is the theme of a conference to be held on May 18 at Roehampton Institute, Roehampton Lane, London SW15. Primary teachers without specialist knowledge, curriculum co-ordinators and senior management are welcome. Fee: Pounds 60 per person, Pounds 54 affiliated schools. Details: Pauline Lewis, Centre for Educational Development and Research at Roehampton, tel: 0181 392 3383.