Mockingbird Shared Learning Conference

The Fostering Network is the UK’s leading fostering charity, bringing together everyone who is involved in the lives of fostered children to make foster care the very best it can be.

The Fostering Network

<H3 CLASS="MsoNormal">This shared learning event offers a unique opportunity for representatives of fostering services to meet existing Mockingbird partners and gain greater insight on the impact of The Fostering Network's Mockingbird Programme in the UK. </H3>
<H3>Agenda </H3>
Arrivals and refreshments from 10:30
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11:00 – 11:30  -     Introductions & welcome
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11:30 – 12:15  -     Implementing Mockingbird
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12:15 – 13:00  -     Lunch
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13:15 – 13:45  -     Understanding the hub home carer & liaison worker roles
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13:45 - 14:15   -     Sustainability & expansion of Mockingbird
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14:15 – 14:45  -     Panel
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14:45 – 15:00  -     Wrap up and feedback
 
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<H3 CLASS="MsoNormal">What is the Mockingbird programme?</H3>
<A HREF="https://www.thefosteringnetwork.org.uk/policy-practice/projects-and-programmes/mockingbird-programme" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">The Fostering Network’s Mockingbird programme</A> is an innovative method of delivering foster care using an extended family model which provides respite care, peer support, regular joint planning and training, and social activities.
<H3 CLASS="MsoNormal">Who is this event for?</H3>
Ticket are available for those who have a responsibility for the implementation and delivery of Mockingbird in their service. Space is limited to two representatives from each service. 
Please arrive by 10:30am for a 11am start, the day will finish by 3pm. 
<H3 CLASS="MsoNormal">Getting here</H3>
Friends’ Meeting House is centrally located only a couple of minutes walk away from Manchester Town Hall and Manchester Central, and directly opposite the newly refurbished Central Library.
Please <A HREF="https://www.meetinghousemanchester.co.uk/find-us/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">click here</A> for full directions and discounted parking if required.

Manchester Meeting House

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Mockingbird Shared Learning Conference

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