Work Wise: Agenda - Conferences and events
Tuesday, September 4, 2007
1-31 October - Black History Month. Celebrating black history and the contributions of black people. Contact: www.black-history- month.co.uk
3 October - Demystifying Autism and Asperger's Syndrome, Dublin. A workshop for parents, carers and professionals who want to know more about autistic spectrum disorders. It looks at ways to manage behaviours that create barriers to learning and progress. Contact: 01323 811 440. www.mindfields.org.uk
9 October - Participation Awareness Raising Workshop, Taunton. Advice for third sector organisations on how to increase children and young people's involvement. Contact: 0116 242 7501. www.nya.org.uk
10 October - Extended Services in Schools: On Target, London. Will disseminate best practice about setting up extended schools and providing a range of services in educational settings. Contact: 020 7522 6970. www.4children.org.uk
10 October - No Bulls*it: What Matters to Every Child, London. A one-day conference for practitioners and professionals working across children's services to discuss the current crisis in our nation's childhood and the reality of the problems facing young people. Contact: www.kidsco.org.uk.