The programme runs from October 2003 to June 2004 and takes place in Leeds and London. There will also be a regional day for writers who want to focus on their own careers and development that will take place in spring 2004. Details of this regional day will be announced at a later date.

The main change to last year's programme is that places for people who wish to take part in training are cheaper! This is following on from consultation with people who took part in the pilot programme and will open out more places to NAWE members and non-members alike.

Comment on last year's programme:
'This training as been a focus for my development activity. It's given me an ability to raise my profile as a writer and a sense of reaccredidation as a writer in education. I've also learnt a lot about practical workshops and how to do the job, so to speak.'

If you wish to book a place on a course, get further information or take part in the traineeships please contact Paul Munden or Anne Caldwell at NAWE.

Summary
(Note: each individual seminar is detailed in full in the Events and Opportunities section of the website.)

Tuesday 28th October 2003, Henry Moore Institute, Leeds: Workshop ideas for using creative writing with adults

Tuesday 11th November, Henry Moore Institute, Leeds: Running successful writing groups

Tuesday 22nd January, 2004 South Bank, London (traineeship seminar): Developing your career as a freelance writer in education

Tuesday 16th March, 2004, South Bank, London (traineeship seminar): A good toolkit - workshop skills for schools

Tuesday 1st June, 2004 South Bank, London (traineeship seminar): An update on The National Curriculum for writers