Engaging lead members for children's services in sector-led improvement – how to get involved

London - 28 March 2012

Invitation to lead members for children's services and member peers delivering support to children's services to attend a half-day event on 28 March at Local Government House.

This event will provide an opportunity to discuss member engagement in sector-led improvement what will be on offer for members in 2012/13 and to hear from member peers about what it is like to be a peer  the impact of the Safeguarding Children peer review specifically.

This event follows on from the LGA's Children and Young People Board starting at 1.45 pm. A buffet lunch will be available from 1.00 pm.

Programme

1.00 pm  Arrival and lunch
1.45 pm Introduction and welcome - Councillor David Simmonds, Chairman of LGA Children and Young People Board and Member Peer
1.50 pm Sector-led improvement – What is on offer for members? Planning for  2012/13 – Round table discussion
3.00 pm Break
3.10 pm Experiences of being a member peer and the Safeguarding Children peer review - Councillor Gareth Bernard and Councillor Christine Channon
The impact of peer review – Councillor Paul Lakin and Councillor Carol Runciman
Questions and discussion
4.15 pm Observations, round up, next steps - Councillor David Simmonds, Chairman of LGA Children and Young People Board

How to book

To book a place, please contact:
Karen Denyer
Email: Karen.denyer@local.gov.uk
Telephone: 0207 664 3092

Special requirements

Due to the pressures on the provision of special requirements, such as BSL interpreters, the LGA will need six weeks' notice to provide this service.

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27 March 2012