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Join us for an essential one-day conference designed specifically for senior school leaders committed to supporting the unique needs of looked-after children. This conference brings together leading experts, practitioners, and educators to explore the challenges faced by LAC and the critical role schools play in fostering their educational and emotional growth. Through a series of focused sessions, participants will gain practical strategies for implementing trauma-informed practices, improving attendance and attainment, and creating inclusive, supportive school environments. Each session is tailored to provide actionable insights that will enable school leaders to make a meaningful difference in the lives of looked-after children.
Throughout the day, attendees will hear from experts on crucial topics such as mental health, resilience, behaviour support, and safeguarding. Keynote speakers and workshop facilitators will equip you with the tools to address common challenges, from preventing exclusions and criminal exploitation to tracking academic progress and collaborating with external agencies. Whether you're a designated teacher, a head of pastoral care, or part of the senior leadership team, this conference is a valuable opportunity to connect with peers, share best practices, and develop a robust approach to supporting looked-after children in your school. Don't miss this chance to lead with compassion and ensure that every child can thrive.
Who should attend?
Headteachers, Assistant Heads, Deputy Heads, Designated Teachers, Heads of Year, Pastoral Leads, SENCOs and Designated Safeguarding Leads
This conference will enable you to:
Understand how to identify and address the attainment gap affecting looked-after children and the additional vulnerabilities they face in education.
Recognise the signs and symptoms of trauma in looked-after children and understand how trauma impacts behaviour and learning.
Develop skills to create a safe, predictable, and supportive environment to help looked-after children feel secure and valued.
Identify common causes of challenging behaviour in looked-after children and understand the impact of trauma on behavioural responses.
Implement behaviour support plans that align with trauma-informed practices and learn effective strategies to reduce the risk of exclusion.
Gain insights into inclusive practices that ensure looked-after children feel valued, accepted, and engaged within the school community.
Recognise factors that increase looked-after children’s vulnerability to criminal exploitation, including links with drug misuse and other risk behaviours.
Learn to identify early warning signs of exploitation and develop preventive strategies in collaboration with statutory partners to reduce risks.
Identify barriers to regular attendance among looked-after children and understand how to address them effectively.
Recognise common mental health challenges faced by looked-after children and develop strategies to support their emotional resilience in school.
