CROA Conference 2008 (London - 7th and 8th October)

Fri, 20 Oct 2006 12:45:01 +0100

CROA Conference 2008 (October)

in London

The CROA Conference 2008 will be held on the 7th and 8th October in London.

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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

BOOKING FORM ATTACHED!!!

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New Posts within CROA:

Training Development Officer

Policy Officer

Closing Date: 11th August 2008

Shortlist Date: 12th August 2008

Interview Date: 20th August 2008 (Policy Officer)

Interview Date: 21st August 2008 (Training Development Officer)

For details of these posts please open the attachments at the bottom of this page.

Please express your interest to Cheryl Matheson-Snell - info@croa.org.uk

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'

CROA - Children's Rights Officers and Advocates - Suite 5J, North Mill, Bridgefoot, Belper, Derbyshire DE56 1YDTel: 01773 820100 Fax: 01773 820300 Email: info@croa.org.uk

CROA Conference 2008 (London - 7th and 8th October)

CROA - Children's Rights Officers and Advocates - Suite 5J, North Mill, Bridgefoot, Belper, Derbyshire DE56 1YD
Tel: 01773 820100 Fax: 01773 820300 Email: info@croa.org.uk