Campaign: Visit Our Schools and Colleges week   If the schools in your clusters don’t have partnerships with businesses and want them, but aren’t sure where to start – here's their chance. This campaign, run by The Education and Employers Taskforce, an independent charity, aims is to urge business leaders to visit schools and colleges between 18 and 22 October 2010 so that bosses from private and public sector organisations opportunities can hear first-hand from headteachers, teachers and students, and explore how employers can actively help boost young people’s motivation, skills, achievement and employability. It’s free to get involved and registration details are at www.visitourschools.org  or www.visitourcolleges.org. Teaching unions, school and college leadership bodies, the British Chambers of Commerce, Confederation of British Industry, Federation of Small Business, Institute of Directors and Trades Union Congress back the campaign and some big-hitters have already signed up for visits, including film-maker Lord David Puttnam, Sir Mike Rake, chairman of BT, Sir Martin Sorrell, CEO of global advertising agency WPP, Robert Peston, BBC Business Editor and Sam Laidlaw, CEO of Centrica.

Big Society Consultation Session   Free morning session offering an opportunity to submit ideas for the Big Manifesto for the Big Society. 6 September 2010, Leeds.

Solutions to the Competing Complexities Facing Children’s Services   One-day conference with practical advice and solutions to the challenges facing children's services over the next three years. Sharing successful approaches on prevention, resource allocation and safeguarding. 10 September 2010, London.

Start Young for a Sustainable Future   An opportunity for 16 to 21 year olds to discuss sustainable futures with key business and entertainment figures and have their ideas presented to members of government. 12 September 2010, London (apply by 16 August to attend).

Youth Knowledge Workshop (Taunton)   C4EO's workshop on increasing the engagement of young people, targeted youth support and development, healthy lifestyle choices, local practice examples, data tools and cost effectiveness. 14 September 2010, Taunton.

Youth Knowledge Workshop (Leicester)   C4EO's workshop on increasing the engagement of young people, targeted youth support and development, healthy lifestyle choices, local practice examples, data tools and cost effectiveness. 16 September 2010, Leicester.

Skillscymru   Large three-day careers and skills event for Wales with an emphasis on interaction. Free seminars, have-a-go workshops, expert advice and competitions. 16 to 18 September 2010, Cardiff.

Parental Engagement in Schools   Capita's conference on improving communication, interaction and collaboration between teachers and parents. Key issues include assessing barriers, making your school more accessible, improving transition and effective strategies. 22 September 2010, London.

Child Poverty Conference   One-day conference with topics including narrowing the gap, more for less and best practice. 22 September 2010, London.

Scottish Learning Festival 2010   The theme for this year's two-day conference is 'Curriculum for Excellence: Enhancing Experiences, Raising Standards'. 22 to 23 September 2010, Glasgow.

Youth Knowledge Workshop (Manchester)   C4EO's workshop on increasing the engagement of young people, targeted youth support and development, healthy lifestyle choices, local practice examples, data tools and cost effectiveness. 23 September 2010, Manchester.

Chatterbooks for schools (Newcastle)  A one-day course for teaching and non-teaching staff wishing to set up a reading club in their school. 24 September 2010, Newcastle.

Extended Schools Conference   Capita's event will focus on ensuring quality provision, assessment frameworks, effective commissioning, targeting the most disadvantaged, inclusion, engagement and future challenges. Speakers include Michael Gove. 27 September 2010, Manchester.

Tackling Child Abuse Conference   Safeguarding children is a priority across all agencies in the public sector. This conference provides essential guidance on collaborative working between agencies within and outside the field of criminal justice work to prevent children from experiencing abuse. 27 September 2010, London.

Funding and Sustaining Extended Services   This half-day event will focus on the funding landscape, effectively using resources and creative approaches to partnership working. 28 September 2010, Manchester.

Childcare - More for Less (North)   Mini-conference with national speakers and regional experts exploring how childcare can support families and drive economic recovery. 28 September 2010, Leeds.

The Future Of The EYFS: Planning For The Unique Child   One-day conference with in-depth workshops on a range of topics including supporting high quality learning, working with parents and analysing observations. 29 September 2010, London.

Youth Knowledge Workshop (London)   C4EO's workshop on increasing the engagement of young people, targeted youth support and development, healthy lifestyle choices, local practice examples, data tools and cost effectiveness. 29 September 2010, London.

TES Education London 2010   Two-day exhibition show featuring almost 60 CPD seminars, with training, workshops and practical demonstrations. Emphasis on early years, primary, secondary and special education needs. 1 to 2 October 2010, London.

Enjoying, Learning and Achieving in Foster Care   Two-day conference focusing on improving educational outcomes for children and young people in foster care. Includes workshops, seminars and networking sessions. 1 to 2 October 2010, Belfast.

Childcare - More for Less (South)   Mini-conference with national speakers and regional experts exploring how childcare can support families and drive economic recovery. 5 October 2010, London.

Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET) National Conference   Includes Government updates on the future policy landscape for NEET, welfare reform,workforce skills and apprenticeships. Sessions include prevention strategies, case studies, re-engaging the entrenched and intergenerational worklessness. 11 October 2010, London.

Commissioning and Funding NEET Provision   Half-day morning briefing on optimum impact, sustainable funding and accurately commissioned planning. Includes latest policy guidance and good practice on resourcing NEET programmes to help maximise the effectiveness of existing provision. 12 October 2010, London.

Including Men in Schools   Conference about father and male inclusion using evidence gathered from successful practice. 12 October 2010, London.

What does the Big Society mean for children and families?   A 4children conference on the opportunities for developing a new approach to building the capacity of communities and the ideas and developments that are leading the way. 13 October 2010, London.

National Schools Film Week   Book free class trips to a wide range of special screenings across the whole of the UK. England, Wales & Northern Ireland, 14 to 22 October; Scotland, 28 October to 5 November 2010.

Special Needs London   Two-day event concentrating all aspects of special educational needs with seminars and exhibitions. 15 to 16 October 2010, London.

Practical Tools To Measure Impacts & Outcomes Effectively   This CYPNow conference will cover how to measure and demonstrate the impact services are having on children and young people's lives. 19 October 2010, Birmingham.

The Future of Total Place: delivering efficiency savings from place-based budgets   Following the Autumn spending review, this conference will provide the latest strategy and policy updates defining the local government efficiency agenda. 22 October 2010, London.

Brighter futures - Building effective partnerships to end child poverty   Major international three-day event on fighting child poverty in the EU. 3 to 5 November 2010, Orebro, Sweden.

Build Win-Win Corporate & Voluntary Partnerships   A one-day conference on how corporates and charities can build exemplary partnerships that go beyond simple financial donations and short-term relationships to create collaborations that are entrepreneurial, innovative and sustainable to achieve mutual benefit. 9 November 2010, London.

Building Better Schools Conference   Two-day event featuring inspirational study tours, workshops, an evening drinks and networking reception and high profile speakers. 9 to 10 November 2010, Manchester.

Community-focused schools: addressing child poverty   Continyou Cymru's sixth annual conference will explore the vital role of community focused schools and out-of-school-hours learning in addressing the impact of child poverty across Wales. Through speakers, discussions and showcases, the day will consider innovative responses to the critical issues around child poverty. 16 November 2010, Llandrindod Wells.

Working with Challenging Behaviour   A training day from Leap about understanding triggers for conflict and developing strategies for dealing with challenging behaviour. 23 November 2010, Liverpool.

North of England Education Conference 2011: Our World, Our Future   Three-day conference consisting of speeches, debates and learning seminars. Themes include education and learning outside the classroom, special educational needs, youth participation and integrated working. 5 to 7 January 2011, Blackpool.

WorldSkills London 2011   The largest international vocational skill competition in the world, inspiring young people to pursue a skilled career route. 5 to 8 October 2011, London.

NTRL Funding Events   A large range of classes that concentrate on accessing and managing funding, including bespoke lessons and regular regional events throughout the year.