Volunteer Management Conference: 30.04.24, 09:30-16:00

We are delighted to give you advance notice of our new Volunteer Management Conference, taking place on 30th April 2024.

Join us for a full day of insightful discussions, networking and knowledge sharing as we discuss the key challenges and opportunities facing volunteer managers in 2024 and explore what the future looks like for volunteering in the UK.

You will learn how to adapt every aspect of the volunteer journey to challenging times, including; planning, recruitment, induction, support, and development.

Hear directly from expert speakers and take away advice on how to improve your advertising and recruiting to ensure you are reaching diverse audiences, overcoming any barriers to inclusivity and engaging the new generation of volunteers.

Minimise risk to your organisation by having your legal queries answered in our legal troubleshooting session covering issues such as safeguarding, data protection, health and safety and equality.

We recommend early booking.We look forward to bringing you the programme and speaker line-up shortly. Receive 20% off until Friday 1st March 2024 with discount code early4203.

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Neurodivergence in Education Conference: 26.03.24, 09:00-15:45

We are delighted to give you advance notice of Westminster Insight’s Neurodivergence in Education Conference, taking place in Central London and Online on Tuesday 26th March 2024. 

Every classroom is neurodiverse. At this practical one-day conference, we will share the latest insights and practical guidance for supportingneurodivergent students in education, and building inclusive cultures that allow all students to thrive.

By adopting a whole school approach to neurodiversity, you will<> promote belonging for neurodivergent students and create a neurodivergent-friendly workplace culture which also supports staff.

At this timely conference, you will hear from experts in education and neurodiversity on how to better identify neurodivergence in students and improve your understanding of the key challenges for neurodivergent pupils. You will hear best practice guidance for creating a positive learning environment, empowering neurodivergent learners<> and tailoring approaches to the needs of the individual student.

We will share practical solutions to help neurodivergent students to develop personal resilience and improve self-esteem; and approaches that   prioritise inclusion and well-being. We will spotlight the link between neurodivergence on mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression, and emotionally based school avoidance.  We will focus on trauma-informed education, and you will learn how to adapt teaching techniques to improve accessibility and outcomes. We will also discuss protective factors that can help to avoid or minimise burnout for neurodivergent pupils.

Gain updates on policy and guidance for supporting neurodivergent pupils in education, including recent Government proposals to enhance support for neurodivergent pupils following the publication of its SEND and Alternative Provision Improvement Plan.

Bringing together practical case studies and specialist insights, attend to meet experts in neurodiversity and education, Headteachers, SENDCOs, mental health support teams and more, from across the country. 

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

Choose to attend in-person or online.

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Safeguarding Adults Digital Conference: 27.02.24, 09:30-15:45

Join Westminster Insight’s annual Safeguarding Adults Digital Conference for your chance to gain crucial updates and practical guidance for the sector. 

With a focus on effective multi-agency working, the practical, one-day conference will focus on collaborative working and information sharing to improve the protection of vulnerable adults.

Kathryn Smith, Chief Executive , Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE) will outline new priorities, trends and lessons for protecting vulnerable adults.

With the new CQC inspections due to be rolled out soon, this conference is ideally timed to provide you with the knowledge and tools to demonstrate your compliance with safeguarding requirements under the new Single Inspection Framework. Understand the new quality statements for safeguarding and how to conduct effective and compliant internal investigations surrounding safeguarding concerns.

You will receive an update on the legal framework around safeguarding, including the section 42 Care Act duty, DoLS, MCA and the LPS delay and potential future reform.

Hear how to better embed lived experience into your service provision and to ensure safeguarding is centred around the person. You will hear how one region is embedding a trauma informed approach to safeguarding.

The conference will be delivered live from a bespoke digital platform, join us online to hear the latest updates and to discuss challenges with safeguarding peers and partners from across local authorities, health services, police, emergency services, social housing and the voluntary sector. 

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Trustee Exchange 2024 – Booking Now Open

I am delighted to announce Trustee Exchange conference will return to BMA House, London on Wednesday 24 April 2024.

Charities continue to require expert advice and guidance on several perennial issues, and this year’s

conference will cover many of these, including investment, finance and audit, fundraising, technology, regulation, and the Charity Governance Code.

The sector is also facing many new challenges, particularly regarding diversity, social justice, and the difficulties of ensuring that boards, organisations, values, and services genuinely reflect the people charities serve. We have incorporated some of these complex considerations into the program as well.

Sessions will comprise a mix of technical and regulatory updates, practical case studies, and lively panel discussions, plus we will provide plenty of opportunities to network with fellow delegates.

View the full programme and find out more online.

 

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Online Safety Digital Conference: 27.03.24, 09:15-13:45

Following the passing of the Online Safety Act last year, Westminster Insight is pleased to bring you advance notice of our popular Online Safety Digital Conference which is returning on Wednesday 27th March. Register your place today with our Early Bird discount code EARLY4194 to access 20% off.

The Online Safety Act will mark a new era for children’s safety at a time when online child abuse is at a record high. Hear from keynote speaker Sir Jeremy Wright MP, Chair, APPG on Digital Regulation and Responsibility who will outline how the Online Safety Act will better protect young people against online risks and harms.

What changes can you expect to see over the coming year and how should your organisation prepare?  Join us as we discuss the implications for child protection services, law enforcement, technology companies, schools, colleges, universities, regulators, local authorities and more.

Chaired by Internet Matters, Westminster Insight’s Online Safety Digital Conference will share practical insights into implementing an effective and preventative approach to online safety, deep dive into key issues including:

  • Implementation of the Online Safety Act: what to expect over the coming year
  • Understanding and tackling current harms facing young people
  • Implementing strong online safety training initiatives: ensuring staff feel confident in talking about and teaching online safety
  • Equipping young people with the skills they need to keep themselves safe online
  • Embedding effective online safety policies

What does the online world look like for young people? Learn about online harms facing young people and new harmful or illegal online offences including cyber flashing and deepfake pornography. Understand the wider definitions of harmful content, including online harassment and content which promotes topics such as suicide, self-harm or eating disorders. We will discuss the priorities for regulation and ensuring that online offences are tackled effectively.

Hear from best practice case studies and gain practical insights into strengthening your approach to online safety. We will outline how to harness initiatives such as ProjectEVOLVE and create safe spaces for children to navigate the online world.

Learn from local authority and policing colleagues who will share their approaches to effective multi-agency working when keeping children safe online. Strengthen your approach to collaborative working with key partners who are working hard to safeguard children online. Understand how to engage with parents and carers and provide them with accessible ways to identify and report harmful content.

Bringing together colleagues from education, local authorities, policing and the third sector, don’t miss this opportunity to strengthen your approach to online safety and keeping children safe online.

We recommend early booking. Take advantage of our Early Bird discount code EARLY4194 to access 20% off.

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Tackling Stalking Online Digital Conference: 26.01.24, 09:00-15:30

An estimated 2.5 million people in the UK are stalked each year.* It takes on average 100 incidents before victims report it to police** and just 5% of those stalking cases reported in England and Wales result in a charge by the CPS.

Join Westminster Insight’s Tackling Stalking Digital Conference, chaired by Saskia Garner, Head of Policy and Campaigns at the Suzy Lamplugh Trust, to discuss collaborative working across the police, criminal justice, probation, health, and victim advocates services, that improves prevention, victim support and conviction rates for stalking in all its forms.

Hear a keynote address directly from Jess Phillips MP, Co-Chair of the UN Women APPG, on the latest updates in policy and funding for stalking interventions and understand the legal definitions of stalking and harassment.

Get inspiration from best practice in policing strategies to tackle stalking. Hear how you can ensure all teams are equipped to provide the appropriate and safe response to stalking, including first responders. We will discuss how to work with the CPS and get justice for victims through improved use of Stalking Protection Orders (SPOs) and appropriate sentencing.

* The Office for National Statistics (ONS) Crime Survey, 2022

** Lorraine Sheridan (2005)

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Mental Health in Schools Conference: 28.02.24, 09:00-15:45

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

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Westminster Insight’s Mental Health & Wellbeing in Schools Conference: 28.02.24

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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Multi-Agency Information Sharing for Child Protection Conference: 27.02.24, 10:00-16:00

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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Safeguarding Adults Digital Conference: 27.02.24, 09:30-15:45

Join Westminster Insight’s annual Safeguarding Adults Digital Conference for your chance to gain crucial updates and practical guidance for the sector. 

With a focus on effective multi-agency working, the practical, one-day conference will focus on collaborative working and information sharing to improve the protection of vulnerable adults.

Kathryn Smith, Chief Executive , Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE) will outline new priorities, trends and lessons for protecting vulnerable adults.

With the new CQC inspections due to be rolled out soon, this conference is ideally timed to provide you with the knowledge and tools to demonstrate your compliance with safeguarding requirements under the new Single Inspection Framework. Understand the new quality statements for safeguarding and how to conduct effective and compliant internal investigations surrounding safeguarding concerns.

You will receive an update on the legal framework around safeguarding, including the section 42 Care Act duty, DoLS, MCA and the LPS delay and potential future reform.

Hear how to better embed lived experience into your service provision and to ensure safeguarding is centred around the person. You will hear how one region is embedding a trauma informed approach to safeguarding.

The conference will be delivered live from a bespoke digital platform, join us online to hear the latest updates and to discuss challenges with safeguarding peers and partners from across local authorities, health services, police, emergency services, social housing and the voluntary sector. 

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