SOSCN Conference 2008

Different but Equal- Inclusive Care: Training & Awareness

Organisation Type	Members	Non Members
Local Authority/Statutory Organisations etc	£130	£170
Early Bird Offer - book before 9th May	£120	£160
Out of School Care Providers	£110	£130
Early Bird Offer - book before 9th May	£100	£120

Cost includes lunch and all refreshments for the day.

Conference Draft Programme

Conference Booking Form

CONFERENCE FOCUS
Looking at ways of supporting children and young people with additional support needs, and their families, in mainstream and specialist out of school care. The day will provide delegates with the opportunity to hear about developments within the sector, discuss policy and good practice, and participate in practical training & awareness sessions.

PRESENTATIONS & WORKSHOPS
This year’s conference is supported by Capability Scotland. Keynote presentations & workshops will be given by nationally and internationally recognised and respected experts in the field of children & young people with additional support needs.

Chairperson:
Sandra Kerley, Director of Operations, Capability Scotland

Keynote speakers:
Tina Green, Operations Manager, The OSCAR Foundation (New Zealand)
“Practice in New Zealand”

Theresa Casey, President, International Play Association (IPA)
“Inclusive practice internationally”

Lesley Hamilton, Out of School Care Development Officer, North Ayrshire Council
"Inclusive practice in Scotland"

Gavin Crosby, Outreach Development Officer, CIS Enquire

Workshops:
The Life Skills Development Foundation (LSDF), Thailand
Tina Green
Capability Scotland
Epilepsy Connections
ENABLE Scotland
NCH
The Big Lottery

Certificates of attendance at practical workshops will be awarded which can be used towards CPD.

FURTHER INFORMATION:
OSCAR Foundation; IPA; LSDF; Capability Scotland ; Epilepsy Connections; ENABLE; NCH; Big Lottery Fund

Who Should Attend?
Out of school care managers & practitioners; local out of school care network representatives; out of school care development officers; childcare partnership officers; anyone interested in out of school care and services supporting children and young people with additional support needs.