College of Mediators' Annual Conference 2024

College of Mediators' Annual Conference 2024

The College of Mediators annual conference is a one-day conference dedicated to mediation in different areas, with workshops and networking.

By College of Mediators

Date and time

Tue, 2 Jul 2024 09:30 - 17:00 GMT+1

Location

University of Kent, Canterbury Campus

Keynes College University Road Canterbury CT2 7NB United Kingdom

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Agenda

9:30 AM - 9:45 AM

Networking

9:45 AM - 10:00 AM

Welcome Speech

CEO and Chair of College of Mediators

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Keynote Speech

David Liddle

10:00 AM - 10:50 AM

Update on Green Pledge

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Workshop: An Introduction to SEND Mediation

Martha Monday

Explaining the training process, standards, including a role play of a mini SEND mediation.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Workshop: What does a chartered accountant know about collisions at sea?

Chris Makin

In between forensic accountancy cases, Chris has practised as a civil and commercial mediator since 1998, in a vast range of disputes. What does a chartered accountant know about collisions at sea? F...

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Workshop: Crossover and Flexibility

Andrew Goodman

Using Civil/Commercial Mediation Techniques in Family and Workplace, and vice versa. In this workshop, Andrew Goodman will lead a discussion in what makes mediation procedures rigid, and when they ca...

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Workshop: Introduction to Conflict Coaching

Denice Houslin

This 1-hour workshop will introduce a model of conflict coaching that can be used where parties are reluctant to engage in mediation or where a join meeting is not possible. The workshop will outline...

12:00 PM - 12:15 PM

Break

12:15 PM - 1:15 PM

Workshop: From Mystery to Mastery - The 3 Levels of Mediation

Jane Gunn

This workshop explores the journey we make as Mediators from Mystery to Mastery by understanding the 3 levels of Mediator Development. To what extent do the personal qualities and experiences of the ...

12:15 PM - 1:15 PM

Workshop: "Who is listening to me?!"

Prime Resolution

Katie Jolly

Chloe Evans

Practical tips for including children and young people, and promoting their wishes and feelings in SEND mediation.

12:15 PM - 1:15 PM

Workshop: Implications of cost sanctions in court proceedings

Jan Coulton

And attending/planning together for Children.

12:15 PM - 1:15 PM

Workshop: Trauma Informed Mediation

Macarena Mata

1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

Break

2:15 PM - 3:15 PM

Workshop: Hot Topics in SEND Mediation

Martha Monday

Representative of DfE

An update as to recent developments (for existing SEND Mediators)

2:15 PM - 3:15 PM

Workshop: Experiences of Workplace Mediation in the Army

Representative from Ministry of Defence

2:15 PM - 3:15 PM

Workshop: The Intersection of Technology and Mediation

James Evans

In this talk, you will learn the of risks and dangers with online communication and how to safeguard both yourselves and the families you are working with.

2:15 PM - 3:15 PM

Workshop: Parental Alienation

Marilyn Webster

An exploration of the debates and controversies surrounding the concept of parental alienation, and the implications for family mediation practice.

3:15 PM - 3:30 PM

Break

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Panel Discussion

Professional Stephen Mason

Adam Gersch

Marie Coombes

Denise Ingamells

Martin Ellis chairs this panel discussion with four prominent mediators.

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Closing Speech

Host, CEO, Chair and Vice Chairs of College of Mediators

4:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Networking

About this event

  • 7 hours 30 minutes

Organised by

College of Mediators

Membership organisation and training approval body for all fields of mediation practice.

£95