Welcome to LGC Safeguarding Children Annual Conference 2010

Safeguarding Children Annual Conference
16th June 2010

Local Government Chronicle and NLGN are delighted to present this in-depth and interactive learning event that will serve as the ideal forum for discussing the issues and challenges currently facing local authorities, primary care trusts and schools, in relation to safeguarding and children’s services.

Key questions to be addressed, through thought-provoking presentations, discussions and case studies include:

• What is the difference between safeguarding and children’s services and where is the line drawn when getting involved?
• Are Serious Case Reviews really the best ways to promote and monitor learning? What will the implications be if the findings are fully published? 
• What level of risk to a child is acceptable and how can this be assessed?
  

Grab this opportunity to share ideas, concerns and challenges with peers from across the country.

Speakers confirmed so far include:
Wes Cuell, Acting Chief Executive and Director of Services of Children and Young People, NSPCC

Tim Loughton MP, Shadow Minister for Children and Young People

Chris Batty, HMI, Ofsted

Sheila Fish, Research Analyst, Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE)

Building capacity in children's services
17th June 2010

Local Government Chronicle and NLGN are delighted to present this interactive and informative learning event that will be the ideal forum for discussion surrounding future policies and processes relating to children’s services for the public sector.

Key questions to be addressed, through thought-provoking presentations, discussions and case studies include:   

• How is The Protection of Children in England report going to affect you? How can you ensure you comply with it?
• What is the role of your partner agencies in relationship to the Common Assessment Framework?
• How can you measure outcomes and processes through your National Indicator set?
  

Don’t miss this opportunity to share ideas, concerns and challenges with peers from across the country.

Speakers confirmed so far include:

Alison Jackson, Service Manager: Children’s Trust and Commissioning, Bristol City Council

Clair Pyper, Strategic Director: Education and Children’s Services, Slough Borough Council

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