7 OCTOBER

The education of looked after children - policy and practice progress -Organised by the Children's Residential Network and the Pupil InclusionNetwork, this meeting will focus on how to take forward guidance for theeducation of looked-after children. - NCB, London

10 OCTOBER

Children first: meeting the needs of children and young people livingwith HIV - This training course is designed to help participantsunderstand the key issues facing children and young people living withHIV. - NCVO, London

12 OCTOBER

Schools, personal development, PSHE and the new Ofsted inspectionframework - This course is designed to increase participants' confidenceto support schools through successful self-evaluation and Ofstedinspection. - NCVO, London

9 NOVEMBER

Residential child care 2005: policy, practice, outcomes - Aimed atresidential childcare professionals. Keynote speakers are AlAynsley-Green, England's children's commissioner, and Maria Eagle,parliamentary under secretary for children, young people and families. -Aston Villa Conference Centre, Birmingham

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