Children in Europe Conference 2012

Life Changes: supporting transitions

20 March 2012, Gailes Hotel in North Ayrshire, Scotland

The saying goes that 'a change is as good as a rest', but there are times when we all need some extra support to adjust to new situations.

Children experience many big changes during their formative years, as they move between different educational and care settings.

This conference will explore how parents, carers and practitioners from across the sector – including health, education and social work – can work together to make these transitions seamless and manageable for young people.

The conference will provide an unparalleled opportunity to hear from policy makers and practitioners from around Europe on how to improve transitions across the following areas:

• challenges around leaving home into services
• the role and relationship of parents and carers in successful transitions
• school readiness and the transition from nursery to primary
• workforce development
• transitions and the effect for multi-agency working
  

Confirmed keynote speakers include Bill Maxwell, newly appointed Chief Executive, Education Scotland, Paul Moore, Chief Executive, Quarriers and Ulla Grob-Menges, Editor, KiTaS (Swiss Association of Daycare Centres) Journal. Other speakers will be joining us from Italy and Denmark as well as experts from the UK. The conference will be chaired by Carol Kirk, Corporate Director, Education and Skills, North Ayrshire Council.

Following on from the Children in Europe conference, a half day morning seminar, will explore key issues around transitions in young adulthood including integrated services, disability, looked after children and transitions to employment.

Book a place at both events and receive a 20% discount. Please contact us on 0131 222 2446 for further information or to book this special rate.

Venue: Gailes Hotel in North Ayrshire
Duration: Full-day

Who should attend: . This conference is relevant to those working with children aged 0-10 years across education, health, social work, community, out of school care, family and leisure services, early years and those with an interest or involved in working with parents and communities.

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