VIRTUAL EVENT | 2nd May 2023
Stronger Together: Let’s set the agenda for exemplary residential child care
It has never been more important for our sector to come together as we recover from a pandemic and face unprecedented challenges including sufficiency, workforce and rising costs. In 2023, ICHA became The Children’s Homes Association as a continuation of our efforts to represent residential child care providers from across public, private and charity sectors. We hope you will join us and benefit from this essential platform for innovation, collaboration and positive change.
This year’s conference programme reflects our commitment to whole-sector collaboration with sessions from the CMA, Ofsted, The Children’s Commissioner, Local Authority leaders and 16+ provision, with panel discussions drilling down into issues that are challenging providers across the sector, and most importantly, impacting on outcomes for children and young people.
Ticket prices are significantly reduced this year for all attendees, and for those wishing to become members, ticket prices will be deducted from membership fees. Join us - we’re stronger together.
Tickets for non-members and additional member places are only £40.00.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
Every child and young person who needs it has the right to exemplary residential child care. This year we bring together a range of perspectives on what’s needed to achieve this, and how we can work together to address critical challenges including the workforce crisis. Panel discussions, breaks and roundtables will provide ample opportunities to connect and share.
SPEAKERS INCLUDE:
- The Minister for Children and Families, Department for Education
- Dame Rachel de Souza, Children’s Commissioner
- Bernie Brown, Director of Children’s Services at Bolton Council, member of ADCS Board and What Works Education Advisory Group
- Helen Humphries, OFSTED
- Dan Turnbull, Competition and Markets Authority (CMA)
- Callum Warsnop, The Department for Education
- Matthew Brazier, OFSTED (16+)
- Dr Mark Kerr, Dep CEO of The CHA on Addressing the Workforce Crisis
CO-CHAIRED by Peter Sandiford, CEO of The CHA, and Mary Anne Hodd
Delegates’ Booking Form
Welcome to our conference registration portal. Please complete the form below to register your place.
The conference will be held virtually. Joining details and further information will be sent to all delegates well in advance of the event.
IMPORTANT: Payment for non-members or additional places can be made by card, invoice or by invoice with PO number included. Invoices are payable to The Children’s Homes Association. If you require a PO number and need to set up The Children’s Homes Association as a supplier before a PO/invoice can be issued, find the necessary information on this link (You will then be able to enter a PO number to appear on your invoice when registering)