Refuge@Last |

9.00 – 9.30

Registration

9.30 Opening

Lord and Lady Scarbrough, Patrons of SAFE@LAST

Once upon a time

Katie Eastburn and the Runaways Education team – a taste of the preventative curriculum which we deliver to young people.

Keynote speech

Gervase Phinn, author and ex OFSTED Inspector ‘…..is one of the most accomplished public speakers of any kind. A natural storyteller, he combines the timing of the professional comedian with palpable warmth and the ability to deliver a message that is more than just a series of jokes’ (The Times Educational Supplement)

Executive Summary of Evaluation

Emilie Smeaton

Coffee

Workshop

Lunch

Finding

IPDancers present: An emotive interplay of music and movement that conveys the desperation, isolation and vulnerability of teenage runaways. Choreography by Igor Strukov.

Journey to Refuge

Tracy Haycox (Slearntategic Runaway Services Director, SAFE@LAST) and Hilary Massarella MBE (Founder Trustee, SAFE@LAST)

Keynote speech

Andy McCullough (National Strategy & Policy Officer, Railway Children)

Coffee

Workshop

REFUGE@LAST – a film

A look at the SAFEPLACE refuge through the eyes of a variety of stakeholders.

Closing speech

Meredydd Hughes, Chief Constable of South Yorkshire Police

Dancing in the Street

Limited Edition – a diverse and talented group of children and young people to send you on your way smiling but thoughtful

4.30 Close

Delegates will have the opportunity to attend two innovative and interactive workshops; the booking form asks for a choice of four in the event of over subscription to your first or second choice.

REFUGE@LAST – SAFE@LAST Refuge Team
This workshop will reflect upon SAFE@LAST’s provision of refuge under Section 51 of the Children Act and begin to consider if refuge could be right for your organisation

SAFE and Sound – SAFE@LAST MISPER Team
This is an opportunity to learn about and discuss flexible and creative ways of engaging young people at risk through running away which have resulted in a significant reduction in repeat running.

South Yorkshire Runaway Action Partnership – The Metropolitan Boroughs of Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham and Sheffield City Council
The positive impact for young runaways of open, honest and effective partnership working between public and 3rd sector organisations.

Positive response to young Runaways – South Yorkshire Police
An opportunity to look at the positive approach to runaways and investigate ‘good practice’ between South Yorkshire Police and SAFE@LAST.

What are the risks? – Risky Business, Street Reach, Sheffield Sexploitation Service, BMBC.
A look at the vulnerability of Young Runaways with regard to Sexual Exploitation and how this is addressed across the four Boroughs of South Yorkshire.

Prevention is Key - SAFE@LAST Runaways Education team
Recent publications such as the Runaways Action Plan published by the DCSF highlight the importance of preventative measures when addressing the phenomenon of running away. SAFE@LAST has been delivering preventative work in schools for nearly two years – this workshop will provide valuable insight into the development and delivery of this successful piece of work

Event Costs

Full Cost (after 1st March 2010) Third Sector/Voluntary £150
Full Cost (after 1st March 2010) Public/Private Sector £165

Travel and Accommodation

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