Workforce Development Conference

15 March 2011, Glasgow

Improving practice, improving lives: securing better outcomes for children, young people and families

A one-day conference supported by the Scottish Government

This conference, supported by the Scottish Government, will look at various issues relating to the children’s workforce, and examine what can be done to improve and build on our current structures. Looking further at the findings of the Scottish Government's debate Working it Out, and the EC funded Working for Inclusion programme.

Our keynote speaker Nicola Sturgeon, Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Health and Wellbeing, will be looking at tackling child poverty and increasing social inclusion. With particular focus on children aged 0-10, we will look at the issues of health and social inclusion to promote the best outcomes for children and their families.  

Key note speaker: Nicola Sturgeon, Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Health and Wellbeing

Ministerial Address: Adam Ingram MSP, Minister for Children and Young People

Hear from other speakers including:

• Maureen McKenna, Executive Director, Glasgow City Council
• Stig Lund, Special Advisor, BUPL - The Danish National Federation of Early Childhood teachers and Youth Educators
• Kenneth Greer, Executive Director of Education, Fife Council
• Linda McTavish, Principal of Anniesland College and Principal's Convener for Scotland's Colleges
• Michelle Miller, Chief Social Work Officer, The City of Edinburgh Council

www.childreninscotland.org.uk/improve

For further information or to book your place, please visit us online or contact Megan Rodgers on 0131 222 2446.

Prices from £117. Book before 4 February and benefit from 10% early bird discount!

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