The Social Research Unit at Dartington has an established reputation for conducting scientific research on child development in the context of children’s services. Every year, as part of a commitment to integrating research, policy and practice, the Unit’s sister organisation, Dartington-i, arranges a series of one-day seminars. The seminars offer sharp insight into latest research and its contribution to national policy. They also provide a practical introduction to techniques that participants can apply in their organisations, and exploit the creative value of bringing together multi-disciplinary groups of forward-looking professionals to share good practice and ideas.

The series is accredited for continuing professional development by the CPD certification service.

Seminars are held at The Royal Commonwealth Club, 18 Northumberland Avenue (Trafalgar Square, Charing Cross and Embankment underground stations are nearby). Each day starts at 10am and finishes at 4.30; a buffet lunch is provided. The cost per seminar  is £225.
There is a 10% discount on bookings of more than five places. Book three seminars at the same time and pay for only two ie. £450.

Please book online at www.dartington-i.org/seminars

SEPTEMBER

Wednesday September 17
How to respond to family conflict and domestic violence
Considerable efforts have been made in recent years to challenge those views of domestic violence that historically have served to minimise or deny its existence or impact. This seminar provides a unique opportunity to make connections between knowledge and intervention, policy and practice.
The workshop will consider how best to identify children who are faced with harmful levels of family conflict.

Speakers Kevin Browne, Professor of Forensic and Child Psychology, University of Liverpool; Gordon Harold, Consultant to Home Office, School of Psychology, University of Wales, Cardiff; Frances Illing, Flintshire County Council Warden Scheme; Louise Morpeth, Director Dartington-i; Michael Little, Research Director, Dartington Social Research Unit.

Thursday September 18
How to prevent and treat child maltreatment
The World Health Organisation has long campaigned to draw attention to the importance of preventative policies, but in the arena of child maltreatment it suggests that the ‘privacy barrier’ has inhibited the evolution of policies and legal instruments to prevent violence and provide services for those affected. This seminar looks at the data and tools available to governments and organisations to help them prevent and adequately respond to child maltreatment.
The workshop looks at the tools available to practitioners to gather case-based information on family conflict and violence which can assist in the task of preventing and treating child maltreatment.

Speakers include Kevin Brown, Professor of Forensic and Child Psychology, University of Liverpool; Peter Clark, Deputy Director, Safeguarding Group, DCSF; Phillip Noyes Director Public Policy, NSPCC Louise Morpeth, Director, Dartington-i; Michael Little, Research Director, Dartington Social Research Unit.

Friday September 19
How to support families to ensure better outcomes for children
Every Parent Matters (2007) highlights the importance of family life in shaping children’s well-being. Aiming High for Children: Supporting families 2007 states that the Government wants to ensure that the primary goal of public services is to support families and communities to improve outcomes for children. Support for parents sits on a continuum from information to early prevention and intervention services. This seminar explores the research evidence in relation to universal and more specialist targeted interventions
The workshop will explore ways to match family support needs to improved outcomes for children.

Speakers include Sophie Laws, Policy Evaluation Officer, The Coram Family Service; Nick Axford, Researcher, Dartington Social Research Unit; Naomi Eisenstadt, Director, Social Exclusion Task Force, the Cabinet Office.

To help us meet your requirements and keep delegates abreast of developments or changes in the programme, we ask that you use the booking form to provide us with:
• contact details and an email address for a person who will see the booking process through
• an invoicing address for payment in advance
• names and special requirements of the most likely delegates.
For more information please contact Kay Turner at seminars@whg.org.uk; tel 01803 762400.