Seminar Programme

 

About the seminar programme

The event includes a packed seminar programme, given by top speakers and leading experts within the sector, and can be used as part of your CPD requirements for re-registration. The programme will have seminars for visitors at all levels of their career and you are welcome to attend the event at any time throughout the day.

The conference is free for all pre-registered visitors and all social workers and related professionals are welcome. There will be four rooms running a series of seminars, workshops and films as well as career development sessions. This is your opportunity to discuss your practice issues and share knowledge with colleagues.

Seminars and workshops will include...

Managing conflict in social work
Dr Neil Thompson

Can multi-agency child protection teams be relational?
The Relational Social Work Podcast

”The day I made a difference in social work”: A space to discuss the emotional and social challenges of social work in a confidential and supportive environment
Hounslow Council

Meeting the Social Work England CPD requirements ( includes an opportunity to reflect on your CPD with a peer)
Dr Carol Stewart

Generative AI and its implications for safeguarding, identity, relationships and wellbeing
Dr Peter Buzzi

Trauma-informed practice with parents in child protection
ParentAssess

Neurodiversity and social work: Is it procrastination…or executive dysfunction?
Lauren Crickmar

Domestic Abuse and the Law: Orders, Legal Aid, and Collaborative Support
Ringrose Law

Understanding madness: A new psychosocial model of mental health in practice and theory
Dr Robert Murphy

Using social media safely as a social worker
Vicki Shevlin

Parental substance misuse and social work: Using hair strand testing effectively
Forensic Testing Service

Mental Capacity, a human rights issue: Good practice in MCA and DoLS
Hounslow Council

Keeping stress at bay
Dr Neil Thompson

Innovating fostering: Recruitment, retention and relational practice
Portsmouth City Council

Life story work: Helping children in care understand their past and build their future
Hounslow Council

What self care really means as a social worker
Vicki Shevlin

Preparing for adulthood: Helping young people prepare for independence
Hounslow Council

and many more...