7 November - Young people and counselling: exploring professionalboundaries, Perth. For everyone interested in developing the potentialfor counselling to support young people across Scotland. Contact: 01786475 140, www.cosca.org.uk
8 November - Beyond listening: young children's perspectives on earlychildhood, London. A conference to discuss and reflect on the complexand important issues raised by listening to young children. Contact: 0207612 6944, www.ioe.ac.uk/tcru
8 November - Key working: the challenges posed by Every Child Mattersand the National Service Framework for Children, Manchester. The CareCo-ordination Network UK annual conference will feature the latestresearch into key working, as well as talks by ministers, parents andpractitioners and practical workshops. Contact: 01904 321 959,www.ccnuk.org.uk
11 November - Children's rights vs press freedom, Bath. Topics includeidentification of children, legal proceedings and child protection.Contact: 0131 718 6022, janes@thebusinesspr.co.uk
15 November - Five years on from the Prime Minister's review ofadoption, London. This conference will review progress in four key areasand identify what more needs to be done to ensure children are placedfor adoption with minimum delay. Contact: 020 7593 2000,www.baaf.org.uk
TRAINING
4 November - An introduction to autism and Asperger syndrome, London.This half-day course will focus on the principal problems associatedwith these conditions and recent research. Contact: 0845 225 4071www.ican.org.uk
7 November - Emotional well-being and the early years, London. Coveringissues such as the attachment process, brain development and concepts ofresilience and vulnerability. Contact: 020 7336 8445,www.youngminds.org.uk/auumntrainingdays
8 November - Managing allegations within foster care, Lisburn. Exploringthe process of managing allegations and considering the values andconflict issues involved. Contact: 020 7620 6400, www.fostering.net
9 November - A practical approach to communication disabilities, London.A comprehensive introduction to communication development anddisabilities in children aged three to seven. Contact: 0845 225 4071www.ican.org.uk/training
9 November - Loss, change and grief, Buckinghamshire. Designed todevelop skills to support children experiencing loss and change.Contact: 01494 446 648, www.childbereavement.org.uk
9 November - Parenting education materials showcase, Nottingham. Aimedat increasing the awareness and understanding of parenting educationmaterials. Also runs on 30 November in Newcastle. Contact: 020 78333319, www.ncvcco.org
10 November - How to help parents understand what children need fromadults, London. For anyone involved in helping families to dealpositively and effectively with children who present behaviouraldifficulties. Contact: 01323 811 440, www.mindfields.org.uk
15 November - Feeding difficulties and eating disorders for communityCAMHS clinicians, London. A course for clinicians from every disciplinein child and adolescent mental health service clinics to explore a rangeof assessment and treatment strategies. Contact: 020 7829 8394www.ich.ucl.ac.uk/ich/html/education/cpdp/nov05/camhs.html.
