17 October - Child poverty in Wales - much work to be done, Newport. Ajoint conference between End Child Poverty Network Cymru and ChildPoverty Action Group to mark the UN Eradication of Poverty Day. Contact:029 2034 2434 kate.richards@childreninwales.org.uk
20 October - The early years workforce - join the national debate,London A conference addressing key issues such as the qualifications andtraining childcare professionals will need to deliver the vision of achildren's centre in every community, how to attract and retainemployees and funding mechanisms. Contact: 0870 774 4244www.ndna.org.uk
20-21 October - Prioritising play: optimising knowledge, skills andfunds to design and sustain successful play, London. This Children Nowconference will take a four-nations perspective on effectively engagingstakeholders and children to provide challenging and dynamic playexperiences and spaces. Contact: 0208 267 4264www.playconference.com
27 October - Every child making a difference, Weston-super-MareBarnardo's centenary conference allows local children and young peopleto take part in presentations. Contact: 0117 937 5500www.barnardos.org.uk
TRAINING
17 October - Attachment, behaviour and learning, London Designed toincrease awareness and understanding of the social and emotional factorsaffecting pupil learning and behaviour, with focus on attachment.Contact: 0207 336 8445 www.youngminds.org.uk/autumntrainingdays
17 October - Dyspraxia: fundamentals and practice, London This coursewill present a developmental and holistic perspective of dyspraxia.Contact: 0845 225 4071 www.ican.org.uk/training
18 October - Demystifying autism and Asperger's Sydrome, London Thisworkshop provides a greater understanding of autism spectrum disorder.Contact: 01323 811 440 www.mindfields.org.uk
19 October - Moving on, London This course will explore different waysof preparing children and young people to move on from their fosterhomes. Contact: 020 7620 6400 www.fostering.net
19 October - The role of the independent social worker - pressures andparameters, London. This evening course will focus on assessments ofparents and their partners. Contact: 01372 818 504nagalro@globalnet.co.uk
20-24 October - Better outcomes for children, New York, USA Thisfive-day course aims to give delegates ideas to bring about change andimprove outcomes, and techniques to translate them into practice.Contact: 020 8675 5777 Laura.HollisRyan@publicinnovation.org.uk
20 October - Children's rights, Belfast A seminar looking at the rightsof young people appearing before the courts, attempting to balance theserights with practical problems faced by court users. Contact: 020 77049919 www.childrenlawuk.org
21 October - Helping children develop language, London This course looksat techniques that can help children from birth to five become moreconfident communicators. Contact: 0845 225 4071www.ican.org.uk/training
24 October - Play and Leisure for Disabled Children and Young Adults,Wigan A course aimed at anyone who believes that disabled children andyoung people have the right to experience a full range of play andleisure opportunities. Contact: 01524 832 828info@concept-training.co.uk.
