28 February - Helping young people cope with suicidal feelings, thoughtsand behaviours, Leicester. A conference to provide an understanding ofsuicidal behaviour and share examples of effective support methods.Contact: 0870 890 1080 www.pavpub.com
2 March - Young carers and their families, London. An event for thoseworking with, supporting, or with strategic responsibility for youngcarers and their families, with the aim of improving outcomes. Contact:020 7554 2800 events@lgui.org.uk
4 March - Delivering change for children ... together, Nottingham.Nottinghamshire early years development and childcare partnerships'eighth annual conference. Contact: 0115 878 7508www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/eydcp
7 March - What about the children? London. A look at the importance ofmeeting the emotional needs of children under the age of three. Contact:01789 450 952 www.whataboutthechildren.org.uk
9 March - Participation and belonging: Ensuring equality for everychild, Exeter. An opportunity for early years workers to reflect onpractice and their role as agents of social change. Contact: 020 78436040. www.ncb.org.uk
30 March - Meeting the needs of children in residential care,Birmingham. Children Now's conference will bring together commissionersand providers of residential care to share best practice and improveoutcomes for looked-after children. Contact: 020 8267 4079www.childresidentialcare.com
TRAINING
27 February - Inter-country adoption: law in practice, London. Guidanceon inter-country adoption from both legal and welfare perspectives.Contact: 01372 818 504 nagalro@globalnet.co.uk
28 February - Understanding mental health and well-being, Edinburgh. Anopportunity to share experiences and discuss issues of common concernfor those working with children. Contact: 0131 222 2426www.childreninscotland.org.uk
2 March - Parenting training for alcohol professionals, London. Aims toenable specialists to work effectively with problem-drinking parents.Contact: 020 7922 8705 www.alcoholconcern.org.uk
3 March - To be met as a person - the dynamics of attachment intherapeutic encounters, York. A seminar for those who want to improvetheir skills in helping others therapeutically. Contact: 0141 445 4340www.acamh.org.uk
7 March - Kinship assessment, London. For practitioners and children'slawyers interested in promoting kinship assessments in line with newrequirements. Contact: 01372 818 504 nagalro@globalnet.co.uk
7 March - Teaching social skills, London. Relevant to professionalsworking with children with communication disabilities, aged five to 16.Contact: www.ican.org.uk
8 March - Family resettlement and tenancy sustainment, London.Exploration of good practice in services for families. Contact: 020 74906720 www.shelter.org.uk/training
8 March - The pillars of parenting: Why do outcomes for looked afterchildren remain so poor? London. A workshop identifying seven pillars ofparenting and which also addresses "emotional involvement". Contact: 0208405 6777 www.ingleside.co.uk.
