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Meeting of Minds: working together to build better
lives for children
Children in Scotland Annual Conference 2011
3 - 4 November 2011, Hilton Grosvenor Hotel, Edinburgh
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Dear colleagues
I am writing to draw your attention to the only annual conference for the entire
Scottish children’s sector workforce, Meeting of Minds: working together to
build better lives for children, being held on 3rd and 4th November 2011 at
Hilton Grosvenor Hotel, Edinburgh. We are delighted to be working with City of
Edinburgh Council to deliver this unique 2-day event for those working in the
children’s sector in Scotland.
As we face the future under a new government and with tighter budgets, the
Children in Scotland Annual Conference will look at innovative approaches to
partnerships, as well as internal and external across service boundaries. How
can collaborative working best support the children’s sector workforce and aid
the effective delivery of services for children and young people in Scotland?
The conference offers a unique opportunity to meet and collaborate with policy
makers, practitioners and experts from across the sector, to share ideas and
knowledge, and to instigate positive change in the lives of Scotland’s children.
Delegates will hear from Jesper
Juul, Danish Author and Educator who will
examine raising, educating and caring for children in the future,
Sue Bruce,
Chief Executive, City of Edinburgh Council will look at the way forward for
children’s services in challenging times, Andrew
Dixon, Chief Executive, Creative Scotland will
provide an insight on the new direction for Creative Scotland’s work with
children and young people and Ian
Davidson, Deputy Director, Local Government
Division, Scottish Government, will look at positive outcomes for children. We
are also very pleased to welcome back BBC broadcaster
Sally McNair
in the role of Chair.
With a
wide range of plenary sessions, workshops, study visits and breakouts, we are
bringing together a range of speakers covering a diverse programme including
GIRFEC, Curriculum for Excellence, transitions, play, integrated services,
workforce development, funding for the future and a round table discussion
looking at a holistic approach to children, and the services they need.
Please find attached some further information for circulation within your
networks. Further information can be viewed online at
www.childreninscotland.org.uk/minds <http://www.childreninscotland.org.uk/minds>
and early bird discounts are available for all bookings made before 16
September. As part of this year's event, delegates will have the opportunity to
view a poster exhibition showcasing innovative projects throughout Scotland. For
further information on poster submissions or
sponsorship and exhibition opportunities please contact us on
0131 222 2431
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Kind regards
Hannah
Hannah Bingham
Events Officer
Children in Scotland
Princes House
5 Shandwick Place
Edinburgh EH2 4RG
T: 0131 222 2431
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E:
hbingham@childreninscotland.org.uk
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