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Past events
Events 1-8 of 11
Events 1-8 of 11
FREE EVENT - International best practice parenting approaches
Date: 21 February 2012
Location: MWB, 10 Grey Coat Place, London SW1P 1SB
Organiser: Parenting UK and WAVE Trust
This event looks at some examples of parenting support from other countries which are making a significant impact including Kraamzorg from the Netherlands and the Community Mothers programme, as mentioned in Graham Allen's report on Early Intervention.
Working in partnership to improve the outcomes for families with multiple problems
Date: 09 February 2012
Location: Central London
Organiser: Inside Government
The coalition government has set out its ambition to try to turn around the lives of every troubled family in the country, and create a better future for their children. There are around 120,000 families in England who have complex social, health and economic problems.
Relationships Education Conference
Date: 09 February 2012
Location: London
Organiser: The Relationships Foundation
Happy and healthy family relationships benefit the young and old alike. While most adults want lasting love, this is a dream unfulfilled for many. Millions of children have their life chances damaged by poorly handled parental conflict and by changes to their family structure - changes such as their parents splitting up, or the parent they live with cycling through numerous romantic attachments.
Improving the outcomes for young people in care
Date: 27 January 2012
Location: London
Organiser: Inside Government
This forum will provide delegates with a unique and detailed analysis from key decision makers on the latest policy and practice for supporting children in care. Special keynote sessions and best practice case studies will examine strategies to improve the outcome, aspirations and attainment of looked after children.
Early years: shaping the futures of children and young people
Date: 25 January 2012
Location: Central London
Organiser: Inside Government
On 30 March 2011, the Early Years Foundations Stage Review (conducted by Dame Tickell), was published and recommended that the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) be radically slimmed down to make it easier to understand, less burdensome and more focused on making sure children start school ready to learn. The Tickell Review places a strong emphasis on working with parents, the importance of early identification, the professionalisation of early year’s practitioners, and clarity in the inspection process.
FREE EVENT- Supporting parents of teenagers
Date: 24 January 2012
Location: Museum of London
Organiser: Parenting UK and WAVE Trust
As young people change and develop, explore and define their individuality, understanding and coping with their behaviour can become more challenging for parents. Whether it’s learning to communicate more effectively with teenagers, or coping with more serious anti-social behaviour, this seminar l...
Free online seminar: providing parenting and family support with schools
Date: 15 December 2011
Location: tbc
Organiser: Parenting UK and WAVE Trust
This free online information seminar offers another chance to hear from three leading organisations working with parents and schools.
Supporting families with mental health problems
Date: 13 December 2011
Location: Museum of London
Organiser: Parenting UK and WAVE Trust
This roundtable is hosted by Parenting UK and WAVE Trust to explore supporting families with mental health problems. 154,000 children in England live with a parent who has a severe and enduring mental health problem and children living in households where a parent has a severe mental health problem ...