CROA Conference 2008 (London - 7th and 8th October)
CROA Conference 2008 (October)
in London
The CROA Conference 2008 will be held on the 7th and 8th October in London.
The Conference Programme has now been finalised; the first days' theme will be Advocacy and the second day will be based a round Participation and Children's Rights
Day 1
KEY SPEAKERS:
1. Roger Morgan, Children's Rights Director, OFSTED
2. Adrian Matthews, Policy Advisor - Asylum 11MILLION
WORKSHOPS:
1. Non-Instructed Advocacy
2. Role of Children's Legal Centre in Protecting Children's Rights
3. Independent Visitors Standards - Raising the Standard (AM Only)
4. The Maze Advocacy Toolkit (Mental Health)
5. Exit Questionaires in Secure Units
6. Natural Allies: Accessible Advocacy for Disabled Children & Young People (PM Only)
Day 2
KEY SPEAKERS:
1. Carolyne Willow, CRAE
2. Suzanne Chisholm, Welsh Assembly
WORKSHOPS:
1. Employing & Paying Young People
2. LA C Reviews: Time for CHange (The Blue Print Project)
3. Right 2B Cared 4
4. Word Up! - Participation Board Game
5. Involving Disabled Children & YP in decision-making & Participation Activities
Directions to Conference Venue are attached
BOOKING FORM ATTACHED!!!
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CHILDREN IN CARE COUNCILS
CROA's Regional Group (North) held a meeting to specifically discuss Children in Care Councils and is now available to view in the 'General Discussion Forum'