New horizons in safeguarding children
Promoting children's safety and wellbeing through innovation and organisational change
23 - 24 May 2012: Manchester
Two-day conference hosted by the NSPCC and Lancaster University.
Venue
Manchester Conference Centre
Sackville Street
Manchester M1 3BB
Cost to attend
1 day/2 day*delegate pass
£99 / £229 - Third sector (voluntary/community)
£135 / £305 - Public Sector (government/charity/non-profit)
£199 / £429 - Private sector
£75 / £165 - Students/service users/ carers
*2-day delegate pass includes drinks reception and dinner on 23 May.
All prices subject to VAT
Discounted group bookings and concessions may be available.
Further information cpcevents@nspcc.org.uk |
This conference will draw together both UK and
International contexts to debate and gain knowledge that will inform organisational change to safeguard children more effectively.
It will provide a vibrant space for innovative, future-orientated dialogue and reflection sparked by new and emerging research on safeguarding children.
Download the agenda (PDF, 127KB)
Each of the following themes will be addressed in parallel sessions held on both days. You can attend up to four of your choice.
- innovation in multi-agency practice
- professional judgement and effective assessment
- evidencing the child's journey
- technology for practice change
- rejuvenating family support: early help
- new directions - high risk families
- the judiciary and the 'best interests of the child'
- learning outcomes
- surviving austerity
Who will you hear from?
Dame Moira Gibb,
Chair of the Social Work Reform Board
Has worked in a number of local authorities and also been a teacher and lecturer in social work at various institutions. Awarded a CBE for Services to Social Services in 2002. Currently a Director of the London Marathon and serves on the board of the UK Statistics Authority. Chaired the Government’s Social Work Task Force in 2009.
Day 1:
John Grounds,
Director, NSPCCHas been with the NSPCC since 2002 and now leads the Society’s work to assist organisations to make themselves safer for children. The work covers social care, health, education, sport, not-for-profit and commercial sectors.
Dave Hill,
Executive Director, Children, Schools and Families, Essex County Council Has worked in local authorities since 1977 and shared his experience and expertise of working with children and families at a wide range of regional and national conferences.
Professor Emeritus June Thoburn,
University of East AngliaFounded the Centre for Research on the Child and Family at UEA; she was awarded CBE for services to social work in 2002.
Cathy Ashley,
Chief Executive, London Family Rights GroupHer work ensures that children and their families have a greater say and influence over decisions about their lives and services they need or use.
Day 2:
Professor Sue White,
University of BirminghamA key figure in the national reform of social work; she has served on both the Social Work Taskforce, the Social Work Reform Board and the Munro Review of Child Protection.
Professor Corinne May-Chahal,
Lancaster UniversityFocuses on finding interdisciplinary solutions to 21st century challenges for children and families - including internet safety. Member of the Munro Implementation Group and interim co-chair of The College of Social Work.
Professor Harry Ferguson,
University of NottinghamKnown for his cutting-edge theorising in child protection and challenging others to 'think outside the box' with respect to everyday social work practice.
Download the agenda (PDF, 127KB)
New horizons in safeguarding children conference flyer (PDF, 909KB)
Promotional Opportunities
If you would like to promote your organisation at this conference, we have a range of bespoke packages to suit your budget. For further information please contact Danielle Guildford, events producer on 0207 428 1502 or danielle.guildford@nspcc.org.uk
For further information about this event email cpcevents@nspcc.org.uk or call 0844 892 1026
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