A conference dedicated to supporting children who have faced adverse experiences and early life trauma is set to take place at the Riverside Centre in Newport next month.
The event, From Safety to Success through Everyday Connection, Care, and Education, is open to all social care and education professionals, adoptive parents, special guardians, kinship carers, foster carers, and others supporting vulnerable children on the Isle of Wight.
A day of inspiration and practical support
Scheduled for Tuesday 11th March, the conference is being organised by the Isle of Wight council’s Virtual School.
It promises a day filled with inspiration, ideas, and energy, focusing on the critical support needed for children who have endured challenging early life circumstances.
Ashley Whittaker, the council’s director of children’s services, will open the event at 9am, setting the stage for an engaging and informative day.
Keynote address by Dr Kim Golding CBE
Dr Kim Golding CBE, a renowned clinical psychologist, author, and DDP consultant and trainer, will deliver the keynote address.
She will draw on her extensive expertise to discuss strategies for supporting children with relational trauma, effectively bridging the gap between theory and practice.
Workshops and local organisations
The conference will also feature workshops led by Dr Golding, Josh Connolly and Adopt South.
These sessions will explore essential concepts for fostering connection, care and repair from relational trauma.
Attendees will also have the opportunity to engage with many local organisations offering support and resources.
How to attend
People interested in attending can book their free tickets via Eventbrite.
The Isle of Wight Virtual School is responsible for supporting access, engagement, and outcomes in education for care-experienced children on the Island.
