Learn where cost effectiveness support and guidance can be gained
Students over 18 only.
The content of the programme is subject to change at short notice. All session places are available on a first come, first served basis. Please ensure you check for updates on a regular basis.
ROOM 2
10 - 10.45am
Community Care INFORM
11 – 11.45am
Content TBC
12.45 - 1.30pm
Content TBC
Content TBC
2.45 – 3.30pm
HELEN SANDERSON ASSOCIATES
Commissioning for Young People in Transition: Getting a Life Programme
This workshop will look at the implications for commissioners as they build capacity for young people with severe learning disabilities to find paid employment as they leave school. It will also look at how to capture the voice of young people in the commissioning process by using Working Together for Change.
Delegates who attend this workshop will:
- Consider what needs to change for commissioners so they can build local capacity,
- Explore the process where young people can make a contribution to what services are commissioned
- Hear about good practice from HSA's work with the Department of Health through the Getting a Life Programme
3.45 - 4.30pm
POST ADOPTION CENTRE
Supporting Adopted and Fostered Children in Schools
ROOM 3
10 – 10.45am
ANNETTA BENNETT TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT
Safeguarding Children within Black and Minority Ethnic Communities
This workshop will increase awareness of safeguarding needs within BME communities and will encourage the ongoing development of safe and best practice. Examples of how to effectively engage BME communities will be explored.
Delegates who attend this workshop will:
- Understand the role of culture and tradition in influencing communities parental values
- Identify traditional practices that are seen as abusive or harmful under UK Laws
- Recognise the benefits of actively engaging and involving BME communities as partners in safeguarding children in their care
11 – 11.45am
12.45 - 1.30pm
Content TBC
1.45 – 2.30pm
Content TBC
2.45 – 3.30pm
Content TBC
3.45 – 4.30pm
VOICE UK
The Protection of Disabled Children
This workshop will examine the particular child protection concerns and issues affecting disabled children. It will include an overview of the law and guidance; how to recognise the risk factors; and the protection and support disabled children should expect to receive from social care and criminal justice agencies.
Delegates who attend this workshop will:
ROOM 4
10 – 10.45am
11 – 11.45am
THE COLLEGE OF SOCIAL WORK
Newly appointed co-chairs of The College, Corinne May-Chahal and Maurice Bates will be evaluating the findings of the consultation exercises. This workshop will focus specifically on the outcomes from the service user consultation and will look at what young service users and their carers want and need from a College of Social Work .
Delegates who attend this workshop will:
Content TBC
1.45 – 2.30pm
SOCIAL CARE INSTITUTE FOR EXCELLENCE
2.45 – 3.30pm
Content TBC
3.45 – 4.30pm
C4EO
Helping You Make Effective Use of Limited Resources
All services and agencies need to use public funds wisely and efficiently to secure the maximum improvements for children, young people and their families. C4EO has developed a model to apply to local practice, helping leaders and managers assess the cost of effective interventions at a time of reducing resources.
Delegates who attend this workshop will:
- Learn where cost effectiveness support and guidance can be gained
- Understand how the models link up with the commissioning process
- See how the C4EO costing model works
- Understand the role of culture and tradition in influencing communities parental values
10 – 10.45am
11 – 11.45
