Attend Westminster Insight’s Mental Health and Wellbeing in Schools Conference, taking place in Central London on Wednesday 28^th February 2024.

With the growing prevalence of mental health problems in children and young people, this conference will be a timely opportunity to discuss next steps for improving mental health and wellbeing in schools and colleges.

Understand the current challenges facing young people and how schools can work with other services to provide appropriate support. We will discuss government plans to expand access to Mental Health Support Teams (MHSTs) by 2025 and hear how schools can access training grants for senior mental health leads in schools until March 2024.

Learn from best practice case studies on developing a whole-school approach to mental health and wellbeing through early intervention, empowering staff and engaging parents and carers. Support staff to manage their own mental health, and embed mental health and wellbeing in teaching practices and RSHE curriculum.

NHS Digital has found that 18% of children aged 7-16 and 22% of young people aged 17-24 have a probable mental health disorder. There are particular concerns about issues including self-harm, anxiety, and loneliness. Learn from practical and targeted initiatives to build pupil emotional resilience, create safe spaces and manage difficult conversations with students.

Some pupils with social, emotional or mental health needs face greater barriers to attendance than others. Hear from best practice case studies on reducing emotional based school avoidance.

Bringing together Headteachers and Senior Teams, SENDCOs, mental health support teams, CAMHS and more, take the opportunity to network and share learnings with peers from across the country.

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Ensure mental health is seen as a priority in your school.

Join Westminster Insight’s timely Multi-Agency Information Sharing for Child Protection Conference to review the latest policy updates and effective approaches to information sharing across health, police, education, children’s social care and other partners.

Improve your confidence to share and seek information that will improve outcomes for children and families. Attend the conference to hear from policy makers and expert advisors and practitioners who are implementing innovative solutions in their local areas. We will explore best practice, including effective multi-agency partnership models and technological solutions.

In a fast-changing policy environment, understand the changes surrounding information sharing and consent, including the recent report from DfE on multi-agency information sharing, and planned changes to Working Together to Safeguard Children statutory guidance.

Join us in London to network with colleagues from across the sector. Gain the skills and knowledge you need to overcome the barriers to effective and safe information sharing, implement innovative solutions and drive positive change in your communities.

We recommend early booking. We look forward to bringing you the programme and speaker line-up shortly.

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This is the national awareness day to help ensure unpaid carers know their rights and are able to access support that is available to them as soon as they need it.

Please join us on the day from 10am-11am at an online talk for professionals to learn about Carers’ Rights.

Register for the talk here: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/CRDThurs10amSupportforCarers

The talk will be hosted by Carers Network’s Westminster and Kensington and Chelsea Services Manager, Sandie Roberts and Information, Advice and Guidance Worker, Monika Halpin.

You will be able to learn about the rights unpaid carers are entitled to and find out how Carers Network can support any of your clients who may be unpaid carers themselves.

To join the meeting online on Zoom on Thursday 23 November from 10am-11am, please  email events@carers-network.org.uk for login details.

Perinatal mental health (PMH) problems affect around 1 in 4 new or expectant mothers, covering a wide range of conditions.* With 40% of deaths within the first year after pregnancy being related to mental health, it’s vital families get the right help at the right time.*

Leaders and experts-by experience, across perinatal and maternity services, mental health, social services, and the third sector will focus on early intervention and holistic PMH support.

Understand how you can improve cultural sensitivity, trust, and participation in services for underserved communities. We will spotlight the experiences of mothers from across Black, South Asian, Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities.

Hear from specialist services for those facing multiple adversities such as poverty, substance misuse, and domestic abuse, to understand how to tailor support for vulnerable women.

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1.7 million people reported anti-social behaviour to the police in 2021.*

ASB is<> a top priority for communities. Not a low-level crime, ASB causes serious harm to victims and communities.

Attend Westminster Insight’s Tackling Anti-Social Behaviour Digital Conference to hear about new measures, tools and funding following the Government’s 2023 Anti-Social Behaviour Action Plan. The Rt Hon Chris Philp, Minister for Crime, Policing and Fire, who is responsible for ASB, will set out the Government’s approach.

It is vital that police, councils, housing providers, charities, and community groups work together to tackle antisocial behaviour. We will share practical insights and case studies on information sharing, case management, early intervention.  Swift intervention can prevent behaviour escalating to a more serious level and reduce the impact on victims.

We must do better when it comes to supporting victims of antisocial behaviour. You will listen to the experiences of victims of ASB from Baroness Newlove, Former Victims Commissioner. We will explore recent measures to increase reporting, support victims and ensure that perpetrators pay the price of their crimes.

We will discuss new initiatives such as ‘hotspot’ policing or ‘immediate justice’ schemes, new funding for crime prevention measures, and ASB Case Reviews. We will explore the rapid deployment of Community Payback team pilot schemes, with the aim to<> clean up fly-tipping, vandalism and littering within 48 hours.Don’t miss the opportunity to join your colleagues on our digital platform to hear from a senior line up of policy makers and multi agency expert practitioners. Ask your questions and network with colleagues.

*Resolve ASB

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