 Under the spotlight – unlocking community potentialA national conference joining up cross-government agendas for children and young people Venue information: The event will take place on Thursday 9 December 2010 - 9:30 - 16:30 at The Royal Horticultural Halls & Conference Centre, 80 Vincent Square, London, SW1P 2PE >> Map Speaking Out for Children and Young people This free one day national conference aims to bring together key sector partners who are working to improve outcomes for children and young people across England. This year’s conference will look at the increased focus on voluntary and community organisations because of the enhanced role they are expected to play in the Big Society.
An exciting range of speakers and seminars will explore the challenges facing the sector since the formation of the new government, the impact of the spending priorities outlined in the Comprehensive Spending Review and the drive to introduce more sustainable and efficient services. Delegates will be able to discuss how organisations can reach community members and include children and young people in the Big Society.
The conference will provide an opportunity for local, regional and national policymakers to network with colleagues in the sector and discuss key issues affecting children and young people in some of the most challenging areas of frontline delivery.
Speaking Out The Speaking Out project is jointly run by The National Council for Voluntary Youth Services (NCVYS) and Children England. The project is a strategic initiative funded by the Office of the Third Sector, to raise the voice of the children and young people’s voluntary and community sector within key policy debates across a range of Government departments. 2009-2010 is the third and final year of the project Programme and Speakers 9:30 Arrivals, registration and refreshments 10:00 Chair’s introduction to the day Susanne Rauprich, Chief Executive, NCVYS
10:10 Morning session keynote address by Helen Stephenson, Deputy Director for the Charity and Sector Support Unit, followed by questions
10:40 Presentation by Fay Selvan, Chief Executive, Big Life Group
11:00 Break
11:20 Seminar session 1 Investing in young people
BANG Edutainment
This seminar will address issues of social exclusion, low academic achievement and gang culture by looking at how community organisations such as BANG can raise the aspirations of young people. They will offer an insight into the barriers young people face and share their successful model of delivery. Making voices heard: Youth media projects’ role in personal development and community cohesion
Southside
This seminar will show how Southside’s media projects have aided young people’s skills and personal development. The seminar will stress the importance of engaging young people in positive and constructive activities where they develop a sense of ownership and are given leadership opportunities. Culturally sensitive activities for young people
Jewish Lads and Girls Brigade (JLGB)
This seminar will focus on JLGB’s work in creating an atmosphere that allows for cultural and religious respect. The session will show how by creating a secure and fun environment young people can learn and grow with an understanding of other cultures and religions. Involving young people with disabilities in decision making
Norwood
This seminar will focus on how Norwood involve young people with disabilities in participation, decision making about the services they attend and ensuring their voices are heard. Delegates will learn how to involve young disabled people in the important process of decision making. 12:30 Lunch & networking 13:30 Afternoon session keynote address Tim Davies, Co-director, Practical Participation 14:00 Seminar session 2 Young people taking control
University of the First Age
This seminar will explore UFA’s successful Lead Learner project where young people planned, ran and evaluated their own out of hours club. The session will also focus on their national learning festival of summer 2010, planned and delivered by young people for young people. Get creative with your voice
Young Lives
This seminar will explore different ways of ensuring young people are heard using creative methods like multimedia communications. The seminar itself revolves around including young people in projects that will grow skills, knowledge and self-confidence. Supporting children and young people in a rural community
Children Links
This seminar will show how giving young people a voice in their community affects decision makers. It will also look at the issues young people face in rural communities, from lack of access to transport, things to do and grant aid to support activities and isolation. The seminar will be a practical one with young people talking about and showing the film they made about their community and their lives followed by discussions and practical graffiti sessions.
Young people speaking up: getting the view of young disabled people aged 5-11 -
This seminar has been cancelled due to unforseen circumstance - apologies for any inconvenince caused.
Speaking Up
This seminar focuses on the learning gained from consultation with young disabled people aged 5-11 in Suffolk, and the techniques used to ensure effective engagement. The seminar will highlight the relevant issues for young disabled people.
15:00 Break
15:20 Panel discussion
Panellists will include Councillor Pete Robbins, Cabinet member for Children and Young People, Lambeth Council; Jonathan Senker, Chief Executive, Advocacy Partners -Speaking Up; A young community activist from Diana Awards and Daljit Kaur, Director of Service Development, Institute of
Community Cohesion
16:15 Chair’s round-up – Maggie Jones, Chief Executive, Children England
16:30 Close If you would like to book a place please email speakingout@ncvys.org.uk |