30 September - Developing Mentoring Practice in Early Years and Playwork - This course is designed for local authority staff to explore the principles underpinning the mentor role, and identify links with the Early Years Foundation Stage and the implications for improving early years practice - London
6 October - Making a Difference: Measuring Outcomes - This workshop provides an opportunity to review the range of quality improvement tools available, including the National Quality Improvement Network Principles, Early Years Quality Improvement Support Programme and Centre for Excellence and Outcomes - Coventry
14 October - Promoting Pupil Wellbeing in the 21st Century School - Thanks to Every Child Matters and the 21st Century Schools white paper, the role played by schools in securing children's wellbeing has been recognised. To support schools in meeting their duties, NCB brings together the leading experts in the field to examine the issue of wellbeing in schools - London.