Children in Wales
Wednesday, 15 June 2016, 10.30am – 4pm
National Botanic Gardens of Wales, Carmarthen
This conference will cast a spotlight on our understanding of children’s rights and participation, what it means to children, young people, professionals and academics in Wales in 2016.
Confirmed speakers to date include:
– Dr Jacky Tyrie, Lecturer in Early Childhood Studies
who will give an overview of children’s rights and participation in the early years
– Prof Barry Percy-Smith, PhD PGCE, Professor of Childhood Youth and Participatory Practice, University of Huddersfield who has written widely on the subject
– A representative of the Children’s Commissioner’s Super Ambassadors Scheme and local school(s) who have adopted it
We also hope to welcome the new Minister with responsibilities for children and young people, a representative from the health sector.
A Question & Answer session with a panel of speakers will round off the day.
For further details and to reserve your place, please visit our website at:
www.childreninwales.org.uk/events
Exhibition opportunities will also be available at the conference and to reserve a space please send an email to membership@childreninwales.org.uk There will be a cost of £50 for this (in addition to the delegate fee)
COST: Members £75 Non-members £95
