Conference programme
09:30 Welcome and Introduction - Emma Phillips, Head of Devon Virtual School (interim), Devon County Council
09:40 Language That Cares, a Lived Experience Perspective - Mary-anne Hodd, Director; Trainer, Speaker & Consultant at Journeys That Care
Mary-anne Hodd brings a personal perspective to this session, drawing on her own journey through care to explore the power of language in shaping how young people see themselves. Through sharing real extracts from her case files, she highlights the emotional impact of written records and the questions and narratives they can leave behind.
With a focus on personal education plans (PEPs), Mary-anne will invite the audience to reflect on how their words can either reduce a young person to what’s gone wrong or help them feel recognised, valued and full of potential. The session includes space for discussion and ends with participants curating their own principles for writing in ways that connect, affirm and care.
11:00 Refreshments, networking and exhibition
11:15 Voice of the child - Hannah Robson, Exeter College DT
more information coming soon
11:45 Voice of the child - Kirsten Tucker, Paignton College DT
more information coming soon
12:15 Lunch, networking and exhibition
13:00 Breakout session - see below details of workshops on offer
- PEP's and EY
- Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire
- PEP Lite for Previously looked after children, Children in Need and Child protection
- How to use ePEP | What makes a good PEP?
- Life story work for children in care
13:45 Move to breakout session two
13:50 Breakout session - see below details of workshops on offer
- PEP's and EY
- Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire
- PEP Lite for Previously looked after children, Children in Need and Child protection
- How to use ePEP | What makes a good PEP?
- Life story work for children in care
14:35 Comfort break
14:40 Stand Up Speak Up - Devon County Council Participation team
More information coming soon
15:30 Close of conference - a continued chance for networking and discussion
