You, Me, Them and Us: Working together in the social care sector.

Focusing on highlighting good practice initiatives in equality of opportunity and access to training delivery, assessment and qualifications in the care sector.

(PRWEB) December 10, 2003 --Building on the learning from last years conference, this event will focus on highlighting good practice initiatives in equality of opportunity and access to training delivery, assessment and qualifications. This event will encourage participants to explore and evaluate their own practices alongside the various initiatives that are in operation around the country. It will emphasise the vital role of service users, carers and parents in these initiatives and it will also explore the importance of engaging with 'hard to reach and de-marginalised groups who are either working in or considering a career within the care sector.
Speakers for this event include
· Arthur Keefe Chair, Topss England
· Sarah Roelofs Equal Opportunites Officer for Chesterfield Borough Council
· Margaret Hodge MP Minister for Children, Department of Education and Skills
· Stephen Ladyman MP Minister for Community Care, Department of Health

Who should attend
· Proprietors, managers and planners of all types of social care provision in the voluntary, private and statutory sectors
· Human resource/personnel/workforce development managers of care providers
· Training and education providers within the social care sector
· Service users/representatives.
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