Forthcoming training, conferences and seminars

 

PAT Annual Conference in Harrogate

Protecting Young People and Children at Risk - Nexus

National Children’s Bureau www.ncb.org.uk

Nexus Structured Communications Translating Policy into Practice: Protecting Vulnerable Young People and Children at Risk Friday 23 May 2003 - Central London For full details, telephone 020 7439 7700 or e-mail bookings@nexusgroup.co.uk National Children’s Bureau www.ncb.org.uk Involving Children in Need in Assessments A two-day training course: 7 and 8 May 2003 At NCB, 8 Wakley St, London EC1V 7QE Course leaders: Sheryl Burton, Director, Social Inclusion, NCB Ruth Dalzell, Manager, Young People in Neighbourhoods, NCB Di Hart, Principal Officer, Children in Public Care, NCB Background Since the adoption of the United Nations convention on the rights of the child, there has been a steady increase in the involvement of children and young people in decision-making, and an improvement in the skills and mechanisms for listening to them. Yet despite the emphasis on an ecological and child centred approach within the DH framework for assessment of children in need and their families and LAC materials, recent inspections and thematic reviews have identified direct work with children as an area still in considerable need of development in social work practice. Listening to children also emerged as a central theme in the recent Laming inquiry report. This two-day training course is an opportunity for practitioners to share their experiences and enhance their skills in this crucial area. Aims and objectives • To enable practitioners to understand and develop the skills necessary to involve children and young people effectively in assessments • To explore the meaning of a child-centred and ecological approach with particular reference to issues of diversity • To focus on relevant theoretical knowledge such as Child Development and Attachment • To build the necessary skills for effective collaboration with all relevant others to ensure the optimum involvement of children in the assessment process • To consider the implications for practice in involving children from the launch of the forthcoming integrated children’s system. • To identify and develop the necessary skills for communicating with children of different age groups • To focus on the principles of involvement and participation and their meaning for direct practice Who should attend? The course is relevant fro front line social workers and other professionals who are significantly involved in the assessment of children under the DH framework Enquiries to: NCB, Training Dept, 8 Wakley St, London, EC1V 7QE Fax: 020 7843 6442 Tel: 020 7843 6441/1906 E-mail: training@ncb.org.uk Dear all I am seeking nominations for presentations for two sessions at the upcoming World Forum on Early Childhood Development: These sessions are titled 'health and development' and 'health initiatives' The forum is being held in mid May 2003 in Alcupulco. It focuses on issues for children 0-12 - with a very broad range of topics . At least 50% of forum participants come from majority world countries . Info on the conference is at www.childcareexchange.com/wf/program I am calling for self-nominations. Alternatively if you send me email addresses of recommended speakers, I will be happy to contact them directly. I am especially interested in recruiting speakers from majority world nations. Interested presenters should send me an overview of their paper of aproximately 250 words including -title -name and position of presenter(s) -address of presenter(s), -brief description of paper, alluding to the global implications of the presentation. Abstracts should be forwarded asap to j.hayden@uws.edu.au Best wishes Jacqueline Hayden Jacqueline Hayden, PhD Associate Professor, School of Applied Social and Human Sciences Coordinator , Healthy Childhood Research Group Centre for Social Justice and Social Change Coordinator, Post graduate programs in Care and Protection of Children and Young People College of Social and Health Sciences University of Western Sydney Bankstown Campus - Pentrith South Distribution Centre New South Wales, Australia 1797 TEL: 02-9772-6746 FAX: 02-9773-0019 MOBILE: 0412-317-706 International, drop 0 add 61 www.healthychildhood.org

THE INTERNATIONAL APFAM CONFERENCE ON "BUILDING RESILIENT FAMILIES AND CARING COMMUNITIES IN A TROUBLED WORLD"

This is the third APFAM Conference focusing on critical issues relating to the FAMILY. It is jointly organised by The Family Development Foundation of Johor, The Society for Asia Pacific Forum on Families (APFAM)* Malaysia, APFAM International and Institute Sultan Iskandar, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia on 23-26th June, 2003 at Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel.

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'Believing in the Future'

YOUTH WORK 2003

23rd June - 4th July 2003

A two week full-time course for those whose Christian ministry involves work with young people, within and outside the church. At St John's College, Nottingham.

AIMS OF THE COURSE

- To reflect on the experience of adolescence in contemporary culture.
- To consider how the Church can be effective in its mission with young people.
- To acknowledge and develop your existing and potential skills and ministry among young people
- Nurturing the faith journey of young people
- Evangelism and outreach amongst young people
- Theological reflection on the issues raised by the course and the visits
- Presentations on issues of particular relevance and interest to course members

(The course will allow scope for deeper theoretical work as required.)

Staff

Terry Dunnell
Assistant Course Director for Midlands' Centre for Youth Ministry.
St John's College Tel: 0115 9683222

Michael Eastman OBE
Formerly Secretary & Development Officer FYT
Tel: (Home) 01708 760045

Howard Worsley (Revd Dr)
Director of Studies, St John's College
St John's College Tel: 0115 9251114

TIME, PLACE AND COST

The course is full-time (including evening visits) for the two weeks 23rd June to 4th July 2003. The middle weekend will offer an optional visit to an innovative church youth work project.

The course takes place at St John's College, Chilwell Lane, Bramcote, Nottingham, NG9 3DS.

The inclusive cost of £299 includes board and lodging. (For those wishing to participate on a non-residential basis, the cost is £219.)

BOOKING AND FURTHER INFORMATION

To book a place, return the booking form with your deposit to Heather Hudson at St John's College. She will acknowledge receipt of your booking and confirm your place.

If you have any queries, please contact Heather Hudson on 0115 9251114.

PAT (Professional Association of Teachers)

PAT Annual Conference
The Majestic Hotel, Harrogate
28 July - 31 July 2003

Full details from Lynn Wraith, PAT Conference Co-ordinator -
e-mail lynnwraith@pat.org.uk

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