Walsall Childrens Trust Partnership Third Sector Forum EventPublished in Training, Featured, Funding, Opportunities, Local News, News, WVA News on 20th August, 2008

The Walsall Childrens Trust Partnership and the Third Sector Forum working with Walsall Endeavours CIC and Walsall Voluntary Action would like to invite you to the Childrens Sector Provider Conference for 2008.  This conference will provide delegates with the opportunity to get up to date on thinking around procurement in the sector, discuss strategies that respond to local change and the priorities across Walsall and to hear about the lessons learnt and the effective practice emerging as commissioning for the Children’s Fund progresses.

When?

The conference takes place on Thursday 11^th September 2008 9:30 am - 12:30 pm.

Registration will be from 9:00am to allow for a prompt start at 9:30 am.

Childrens Services, Walsall MBC have kindly agreed to provide lunch.

Where?

The Crossing at St Paul’s, Darwall Street, Walsall.  WS1 1DA

Who?

The conference is aimed at those who guide and steer organisations offering services to children and young people including trustees, directors and management committee members.   If you carry or share the responsibility for an organisation that offers services or facilities for the benefit of children, young people and their families then you should attend the Childrens Sector Provider Conference 2008.

What?

The conference will include a short information session on commissioning, what makes it different and such a hot topic and why it is viewed as an important process in the future.  The place of commissioning in Walsall will be put in context including summary of the issues local organisations are likely to face.  Delegates will have the opportunity to consider strategies for change and moving their organisations forward as a positive response to developments; the advice and help available will be highlighted.  The conference morning will close with an update on first stages of commissioning through the Childrens Fund, the lessons learnt and the implications for all those involved across the sector.

The conference afternoon offers delegates the opportunity to ask their questions about commissioning and procurement and find out more about the offers of support available from Walsall Endeavours and Walsall Voluntary Action.

How?

To book a place on the Childrens Sector Provider Conference 2008 - by no later than Friday 5^th September 2008 please - couldn’t be easier.

Simply e mail katie.durkin@wecic.org.uk or telephone Walsall Endeavours CIC on (01922) 726114.

Please provide your delegate details and the name of your organisation.

It would help to make your involvement in the conference a good experience if you could be sure to tell us of any access, dietary or other needs you might have.

Places are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment. Confirmation of booked places will be sent out by e mail or letter post immediately on booking requests being received.

If you have any queries or would like to know more about the conference please contact Dave Sanzeri, Katie Durkin or Emma Kemshall on (01922) 726114.

Cost?

Attendance at the conference is free to delegates, thanks to the valuable support provided through the Walsall Borough Strategic Partnership and Walsall MBC.

Other costs associated with the conference have been met by the organisers Walsall Endeavours CIC working with Walsall VA and the Childrens Trust Partnership.