Childrens Integrated Services Annual Practice Conference 2024
Have a look at what the Children Integrated Services Annual Practice conference on 7th Feb 2024 was all about. From inspiring Keynote speeches by 'Lads Like Us' to informative workshops, it was a day full of learning and collaboration.
The Children's Integrated Services Annual Practice Conference on 7th February this year was a thought provoking event themed around relationships and trauma. It was attended by a diverse group of professionals who shared their knowledge and experiences with each other.
The conference aimed to help connect staff with like-minded professionals, exchange ideas, and gain valuable insights into best practices.
A variety of informative workshops were available for everyone to attend offering practical strategies and tools to enhance practice in working with children and families.
Keynote speech by 'Lads Like Us'
Mike - the founder of 'Lads Like Us' www.ladslikeus.co.uk gave an impassioned personal account of physical, mental, emotional and sexual abuse - reflective of many of the children and young people that Nottingham City Early Help Partnership supports.
The partnership supports Lads Like Us quest to inform a million professionals that the majority of the behaviours displayed by children, young people and families are a direct result of some kind of trauma experienced throughout their lives. In their words ‘these people we refer to are lads like us, from similar estates we grew up on, that are repeatedly presenting at mental health units, substance misuse services, prison and probation’.
www.ladslikeus.co.uk
If only I'd had Early Help !
Mike was quick to point out the importance of Early Help to support people before things get out a of hand. Asking Why? And Professional curiosity to identify the signs and symptoms of deeper underlying issues.
Artist Sarah Howgate created a detailed impression of the event
Artist, Sandra Howgate summed up the sentiments, atmosphere, key note speakers and the pledges that staff made to better support children and young people in Nottingham City.
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