Organised By: The SCiP Alliance
Date:
Location: Radisson Hotel, North St, York, YO1 6JF
Event Details
Supporting Service children has always been a shared endeavour. As the SCiP Alliance celebrates its 10th anniversary, this year's conference brings together the people, partnerships and ideas that have shaped the last decade – and explores how we can build on that success for the future.
We're especially pleased to return to York, where one of our first Hub Networks was established, to mark this important milestone with the community that has helped shape our journey.
Whether you've been part of the Alliance from the beginning or are joining us for the first time, you'll leave with new ideas, stronger connections and practical insight to support your work.
10 Years in Partnership. Values in Action.
This year's conference celebrates what we've built together and explores what is now possible because of it.
As we begin delivering our new strategy to 2030, we'll reflect on the partnerships, shared learning and evidence that have helped our community grow, and consider how they can guide us through the opportunities and challenges ahead.
In uncertain times, the relationships we've built, the work we've delivered and the change we've achieved together remind us of the importance and the power of bringing a diverse community together around a shared purpose: thriving lives for Service children.
Together we'll explore how our shared values – making a difference, inclusive community and rigorous evidence – can continue strengthening support for the children of serving and ex-Armed Forces personnel.
Throughout the day you'll have opportunities to:
- Hear from leading voices across education, research and policy
- Take part in interactive workshops and roundtable discussions
- Learn from examples of effective practice from across the UK
- Connect with colleagues from across the SCiP Alliance community
- Listen to the lived experiences of Service children and young people
- Share your own ideas, learning and expertise
Interested in contributing to the day? We’re inviting expressions of interest that align with this year’s conference theme of partnerships. Whether you are currently delivering a project or service that is working well, or have done so in the past, we are keen to showcase examples that demonstrate the value of and commitment to collaboration. Find out more here.
This conference is for everyone working to improve outcomes for Service children, including:
- Education professionals
- Practitioners
- Researchers
- Policymakers
- Charities and voluntary organisations
- Funders
- Armed Forces organisations
- Everyone who supports Service children
Welcome refreshments, tea, coffee and water will be available throughout the day, with lunch included as part of your ticket.
Agenda
0900: Conference registration, refreshments, networking and exhibition
0930: Welcome to the Conference
Lieutenant Colonel C P M Anderson RA, Commander Catterick Garrison
Louisa Dobson, Head of Inspiring Choices
0945: 10 Years in Partnership
Philip Dent, Director, Service Children’s Progression Alliance
1000: Key note address
Calvin Bailey MBE MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Minister for Veterans and People)
1030: Break – refreshments, networking and exhibition
1045: Workshop session 1
Choice of workshops
1140: Workshop session 2
Choice of workshops
1225: Lunch
1310: In conversation with Armed Forces children and young people
1355: Panel Discussion
Panel Chair: Sarah Harder Collins, Deputy Director, Student Support and Success, University of Winchester and Service Children Progression Alliance, Chair
1440: Break – refreshments, networking and exhibition
1455: Workshop session 3
Choice of workshops
1550: Evaluation and closing comments
1600: Conference close
Book your place
Conference bookings are now open.