NFLN Conference - Families, Learning and Community Cohesion

Edgbaston Cricket Ground, Birmingham
10 July 2008

What do we mean by community cohesion? How can Family Learning engage adults and children in promoting and developing community cohesion? The conference provides opportunities to develop practical ideas for engaging families in this evolving area of work aimed at developing strong and tolerant communities. There will be keynote speakers from Government and the voluntary sector. Workshops with voluntary organisations, museums and the education sector will capture the innovation and enjoyment within family learning programmes which contribute to creating community cohesion. The conference is of interest to managers, practitioners and policymakers. To book your place simply download the attached conference flyer and booking form and fax to Julie King on 01675 442699.

Contact information Name Julie King Email jking@cflearning.org.uk Telephone 01675 443270 Address The Learning Space Mill Farm Barns Packington Park Meriden CV7 7HE

Agenda 0930 Registration and refreshments 1000 Learning Together to Live Together: Family Learning as a Foundation for Community Cohesion Juliette Collier, Head of Family Learning, Campaign for Learning 1020 Families: Telling Stories for Policy Richard Honeysett, Assistant Chief Executive, Solihull MBC 1050 West Midlands' Approach to Gang Diversion and Support Superintendent Carl Foulkes, Community Interventions, West Midlands Police 1120 Refreshments 1140 Morning Workshop Sessions 1245 Lunch and an opportunity to network 1345 Performance by Sister Tree 1410 "It's Our Story" Communication + Unity = Community Julia Damassa, Storyshaper 1430 Afternoon workshop session 1540 Refreshments and close Attachments Conference flyer and booking form