We’re excited to announce that the upcoming National Learning Conference will be held on 27th February 2018 in Central London. This will be an opportunity to learn more about innovation in children’s social care.

Participants will have the chance to hear from a range of speakers and learn together in workshops that focus on:

• Evidence of impact from the Innovation Programme so far
• Solutions to some of the key challenges in children’s social care
• How to implement innovative practice in your own environment

This conference is targeted at leader, practice leaders as well as third sector leaders who are interested in innovation in children’s social care.

Confirmed speakers and contributors include:

Eleanor Schooling - National Director, Social Care, Ofsted

Graham Archer - Director of Improvement and Learning for Children’s Social Care, Department for Education

David Halpern - What Works National Advisor and Chief Executive, Behavioural Insights Team

Dez Holmes - Director, Research in Practice and Research in Practice for Adults

Chris Wright - Chief Executive Catch22

Stuart Carlton - Corporate Director, Children and Young People’s Service, North Yorkshire County Council

Isabelle Trowler - Chief Social Worker for Children and Families