Pathways to Success: Empowering Care Leavers for Independence

• 09.00

  Online Registration 

• 09.50

  Chair’s Opening Remarks 

  Julie Selwyn, Professor of Education and Adoption, University of Oxford (invited)

• 10.00

  Keynote: National Overview of Government Care Leavers Policy: Update from the Department for Education

   Abstract: This session will provide a comprehensive overview of the recent developments in care leaver’s policy. It will focus on current national funding streams and highlight the importance of embedding the voice of care leavers into support provision, as well as providing guidance on multi-agency collaboration.

  • Key Government update: insights into the latest progress in the UK’s care leaver’s policy
  • Outlining the current national funding streams available to local authorities for supporting care leavers
  • Guidance on improving multi-agency collaboration between government bodies, NGOs, and the public sector to improvesupport for those leaving care
  • Tips on embedding the voice of care experienced young people in designing and delivering support provision

  Kate Cornish, Deputy Director, DFE (invited)

• 10.20

  Keynote: The Care Leaver Covenant: Supporting Young People from Care to Independence

   Abstract: This session addresses the current goals that the Care Leaver Covenant has set for  those who work across all facets of the care system. From working in partnership to co-produce support packages to developing additional financial and mentoring support, attendees will gain valuable knowledge in creating an effective system to support young people from care to independence.

  • Sharing key insights into the Care Leaver Covenant Outcomes guidance and advice on working towards goals
  • Developing additional streams of support including mentorship and financial guidance to help care leavers experience stability and security
  • Successful strategies for encouraging care leavers to engage in activities which inspire personal interests and widen employment prospects
  • Working in partnership with relevant stakeholders to co-produce holistic support packages for care leavers

   Gareth Evans, Director of Operations, Care Leaver Covenant (CONFIRMED)

• 10:40

  Key Supporter Session

• 11:00

  Questions & Answers Session

• 11.20

  Comfort Break 

• 11.35

  Lived Experience: Engaging Individuals with Lived Experience to Deliver Co-Produced Services

  Abstract: This session will offer  practical tips for co-producing support with individuals with lived experience of the care system. It will emphasise how to facilitate conversations with those who have recently left the care, as well as offering advice on cultivating an environment which is open and transparent for care leavers to share their experiences.

  • Strategies for facilitating a variety of communication channels with those who have recently left the care system
  • Identifying and addressing barriers to accessing support services for care leavers
  • Practical tips on creating a safe environment where care leavers feel comfortable sharing their experience of the care system
  • Insights into the long-term struggles of transitioning out of care and common experiences of support systems
  • Cultivating experiences where sessions can be co-directed and informed by care leavers

  Mary-anne Hodd, Trainee, Speaker and Consultant (CONFIRMED)

• 11:55

  Case Study:  Bridging Gaps in Provision: Meeting the Mental Health Needs of Care Experienced Young People

  Abstract: This session will address the imperative task of creating an integrated support system to meet the mental health needs of those leaving care. Attendees will hear strategies on sustainable transition planning for supporting the mental health of care leavers, staff wellbeing support and how the implementation of short term strategies can catch mental health concerns early on.

  • The THRIVE framework: Applying a person-centred and trauma-informed approach to provide sensitive mental health support to care leavers
  • Utilising short-term interventions to catch mental health concerns and provide support early-on
  • Ideas and initiatives for safeguarding staff wellbeing to ensure sustainable support to service users
  • Key tips on developing robust transition plans to better support the long-term wellbeing of care experienced people after leaving care

   Carey-ann Baisden, Leaving Care Specialist Nurse, East London NHS Foundation Trust (invited)

• 12:15

  Case Study: Developing a Wrap-Around Multi-Agency Approach to Embed Local Care Leaver Support

   Abstract: The session will outline the effectiveness of developing a multi-agency approach when assisting those leaving care. Discussion will include an overview of how to place children and young people at the centre of planning and practice, as well as tips on co-producing reviews into statutory work with relevant stakeholders.

  • Identifying opportunities for partnership-working to facilitate an effective multi-agency approach, and providing permanence and stability for those leaving care
  • The Children in Care Council: giving a voice to young people to help shape and influence support at every level
  • Best practice in co-producing statutory work reviews with relevant stakeholders through effective collaboration
  • Defining collective responsibilities within a partnership and sharing methods for ensuring accountability

  Ann-Marie Matson, Director of Children and Families, North East Lincolnshire Council (invited)

• 12.35

  Questions and Answers

• 12:55

  Lunch Break

• 13.35

  Keynote: Defying Prejudice and Creating Routes for Success: Empowering Care Leavers

  Karen Sharp, Director, East Kent Health and Care Partnership (CONFIRMED)

• 13.55

  Case Study: Building Opportunities by Removing Barriers to Employment and Training

   Abstract: This session will showcase best practice in  facilitating opportunities for care leavers through employment and training,  achieving care leaver engagement with  employment programmes, and key insights into fast-tracking care leavers into apprenticeship programmes.

  • Techniques for collaborating with local colleges and employers to build a rich network of organisations that provide support
  • Insights from the Apprenticeship Strategy: sharing methods for fast-tracking care leavers into apprenticeship programmes
  • Implementing mentorship programmes to help care leavers with job applications and successfully showcase their skills
  • Kickstarting careers through providing paid work experience with reasonable adjustments for young people with care experience

   Emily Hextall, Head of Fostering and Kinship, Devon County Council (invited)

• 14.15

  Key Supporter Session

• 14.35

  Questions and Answers

• 14.55

  Breakout Networking: Working in Partnership to Improve Outcomes for Care Leavers

  This session will provide you with the opportunity to discuss the main challenges you face in partnership-working to create stronger outcomes for care leavers. We encourage you to share your experiences and solutions for fostering  cross-sector collaboration whilst networking with other senior colleagues.

• 15.25

  Comfort Break

• 15.40

  Case Study: Supporting Care Leavers into University: Insight from the Aspire2 Programme

  Melanie Harris, Aspire2 University Programme Lead, Wolverhampton University (CONFIRMED)

• 16:00

  Case Study: Raising Ambitions and Driving Improvements in the University Experience of Care Leavers

   Abstract: This session provides insight into how care leavers can be supported into and in higher education, with topics including  signposting students to academic and mental health support and developing care experienced focus groups to connect students with lived experience of the care system.

  • Ensuring bespoke guidance for care leavers through establishing a single point of contact during the transition into university
  • Developing peer-to-peer support groups to connect students who share similar lived experience
  • Co-producing accessible online study resources to help care leavers prepare and excel in exams
  • Practical tips for signposting students to financial, academic and mental health support services
  • Outreach strategies such as open days to connect and encourage university applications from care leavers

  Claire Churchill , Deputy Head of Outreach, University of Birmingham (CONFIRMED)

• 16:20

  Questions and Answers

• 16:40

  Chair’s Closing Remarks

  *programme subject to change without notice

Who Should Attend?

Delegates who will have an interest in this event will be people who work with care leavers and social services.

*This Conference is open to Public, Private and Third Sectors

For more information or to make a booking please call 0330 058 4285

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Why Sponsor and Exhibit at this event:

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Strategic Headline Sponsor:

• 20-minute speaking slot followed by Q&A
• 3x2m Exhibition Space (In the Refreshments and Catering room)
• Pre show marketing email to all registered delegates
• Post show inclusion on presentation email
• Branding on Website and Event Guide (Logo and 100 Word Profile)
• A4 Insert or A4 Chair Drop
• 5 Delegate Conference Passes
• 1 Speaker Pass

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• 20-minute speaking slot followed by Q&A
• Branding on Website and Event Guide (Logo and 100 Word Profile)
• A4 Insert or Chair Drop
• 1 Speaker Pass
• 2 Delegate Conference Passes

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• 3x2m Exhibition Space (In the Refreshments and Catering room)
• Power, Wifi, Table and 2 Chairs (If required)
• Branding on Website and Event Guide (Logo and 100 Word Profile)
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