29-31 March: Working with children and young people - early interventionto custody, Nottingham - A forum for practitioners to learn about thelatest developments in youth work and youth justice. Contact:020 7840 6466, www.nacro.org.uk
30 March: Everyone means all conference, Leeds - Sharing best practiceon offering childcare and early education services, particularly fordisabled children. Contact: 0845 880 004, www.ncma.org.uk
30 March: Meeting the needs of children in residential care, Birmingham- Children Now's conference will bring together commissioners andproviders of residential care to share best practice and improveoutcomes for looked-after children. Contact: 020 8267 4079,www.childresidentialcare.com
31 March: Including me: managing complex needs in schools and earlyyears settings, London - Exploring issues and solutions for childrenwith complex health needs, including a look at relevant governmentguidance. Contact: 020 7843 6040, www.ncb.org.uk
5 April: Anti-social behaviour in adolescents, London - A conferencewith guest speakers including Dr Barbara Maughan, child and adolescentpsychiatrist from the Institute of Psychiatry. Contact: 020 7403 7458,www.acamh.org.uk
5 April: Supporting young people too, Renfrewshire - Examining childdevelopment and the promotion of resilience in young people. Contact:0131 222 2438, www.childreninscotland.org.uk
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31 March: Developing a day nursery, London - Assistance for those whoown or are about to open a day nursery, covering topics includingfunding and equipment. Contact: 0870 774 4244, www.ndna.org.uk
1 April: Building success through better behaviour, Belfast - A trainingday by Rob Long, an educational psychologist who supports schools inreviewing behaviour policies. Contact: 028 2564 6701,www.nasen.org.uk
4-5 April: Effective support for children with a communicationdisability: from theory to practice, London - An intermediate levelcourse relevant to children aged five to 11. Contact: 0845 225 4073,www.ican.org.uk
5 April: Constructing co-operation: reducing bullying and its impact,Bristol - Strategies for preventing bullying from starting - or to stopit if it already has. Contact: 01323 811 440, www.mindfields.org.uk
5 April: Understanding mental health and well-being, Glasgow - Anintroduction to different models and approaches to mental health.Contact: 0131 222 2426, www.childreninscotland.org.uk
6 April: The Children Act 1989 in practice, London - For those workingas an advocate for young people with housing needs. Contact:020 7490 6720, www.shelter.org.uk
6 April: How to help parents understand what children need from adults,Bristol - For those helping families deal with children who presentbehavioural difficulties. Contact: 01323 811 440,www.mindfields.org.uk
6 April: Problem solving and coping mechanisms for young people,Stirling - A look at the transition from childhood to adolescence andadulthood. Contact: 0131 228 8484, www.childreninscotland.org.uk.
