To celebrate the importance and excellent work of the Early Help services across the Eastern Region a Regional Early Help Conference was held at Wyboston Lakes on 15/05/24.
The Conference was a fantastic event that gave the 226 delegates the opportunity to network with colleagues from across the region and listen to keynote speeches from Helen Lincoln, Executive Director for Children and Families, and Education in Essex County Council, Susannah Bowyer is the Assistant Director for Research in Practice and Anthony a father from Hertfordshire with lived experience of being supported by Early Help practitioner, as well being able to attend two of the nine workshops that showcased the excellent and innovative practice from local authorities across the Eastern Region.
Feedback from delegates…
“Great networking opportunities, excellent speakers and nice to see people face to face.”
“This conference totally exceeded my expectation. It was relevant, well-paced and very well organised. I took away lots of ideas to implement.”
“It was so valuable to bring everyone together, great venue, and a great mix of speakers sand activities.”
“The information shared will support and improve my practice as there were different ways of working with families and ideas which I have not considered before.”
“It has created great networking opportunities to help shape practice.”