NAAN Professional Development Day - Thursday 10th May 2018

We look forward to welcoming you to the first Professional Development Day (PDD) of 2018/19. Please be aware that you must be a member on the day of the event to quailfy for the allocation of up to two free tickets.

Draft Agenda

Please note that agenda is currently being developed and is subject to change. However, in order to allow you to confidently book your travel in advance, the start and finish times will not change.

09.45 - Registration and refreshments

10.15 - Welcome and opening words: Jane Kennedy (Merseyside Police and Crime Commissioner and former Government Minister with responsibility for policing in Northern Ireland)

10.30 - GDPR and the Data Protection Bill: what does it mean for AA provision? Meagan Mirza & Wei Lynn Ng (Information Commissioner's Office)

11.15 - Q&A

11.30 - Break

11.45 - Delivering the Appropriate Adult Qualification: Anne Harper (former AA Scheme Coordinator and NAAN Trustee) & Cheryl Perkins (volunteer appropriate adult)

12.30 - Q&A

12.45 - Networking Lunch. A buffet lunch from the catering team and a chance to informally network with professionals delivering AA services

13:30 - Open Space. Your most important issues are guaranteed to be on the agenda - because you define the agenda. Bring your challenges and bright ideas and share them with colleagues. Move freely between discussions when you've contributed or gained what you could.

15.00 - Wrap up

15.15 - Close

Speakers

Meagan Mirza worked for many years in the criminal justice sector before moving into the healthcare regulatory sector working for the General Medical Council and then the Healthcare Commission leading a team responsible for prison and high secure hospital complaints. After a brief period investigating deaths in custody for the Prisons and Probation Ombudsman Meagan joined the ICO in 2009 and is the Group Manager for the Police Justice and Surveillance Team providing advice and guidance and engaging with and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders on many information rights issues including preparing for the GDPR.

Wei Lynn Ng joined the Information Commissioners Office in 2015, handling data protection complaints from individuals about the police and justice sector. Currently undertaking policy work in the in the Police, Justice and Surveillance team, supporting stakeholder engagement and developing policy lines and guidance for the Law Enforcement provisions of the Data Protection Bill. Interests include the use of new technologies in the law enforcement context, including in immigration matters

Anne Harper worked until November 2017 as the Team Manager of Norfolk Appropriate Adult Service after joining them in 2006. She had previously worked as an administrator for the service in 2001 to 2003 and volunteered since 2000 until today.

She gained the following qualifications Certificate in Education (Post Compulsory Education) in 2005, BA (Hons) Degree (Post Compulsory Education) in 2007, Internal Verifiers Award Level 3 and Tutor Assessor Award Level 3 in 2011 and External Quality Assurance of Assessment Process and Practice Level 4 in 2015.

In 2011 she assisted in writing both the Appropriate Adult qualifications, Level 2 The role of the Appropriate Adult the forerunner of today’s qualification Working as an Appropriate Adult with Adults and/or Juveniles. Since then she has supported over 100 Appropriate Adults through the Appropriate Adult qualification in Norfolk.

A former NAAN Board member from October 2013 until January 2018, she continues to work closely with NAAN, with the intention of bringing this qualification to a wider audience.

Cheryl Perkins joined Norfolk Appropriate Adult Service 19 years ago, one year after it started after she heard about the role on local radio. She worked in Social Care for 14 years, subsequently she becoming an admin assistant for the service for 4 years. She finished last November. During her time with the scheme she undertook three qualifications, the Level 2 award Working as an Appropriate Adult in 2013, Level 2 Preparing to Volunteer in 2015, and Level 2 Valuing Equality and Diversity in Society 2015. She has also helped to deliver both the Appropriate Adult and Volunteering qualifications.

Important information

NAAN members, on the day of the event, may reserve up to two free places (subject to spaces available) so please feel free to bring a colleague. You must be a member of NAAN on the day of the PDD to qualify for the free ticket allocation. Places are limited so please book early and only what you need. Although tickets are free to NAAN members, the cost of no shows and late cancellations will be passed on. (see FAQs below).

If you are not a member, or you'd like to bring more people, additional tickets may be available for purchase once members have had an opportunity to book free tickets. Non-members can also join us for free tickets to our regular events.

FAQs

How can I contact the organiser with any questions?

Email admin@appropriateadult.org.uk or call 07739 904 858.

Is my registration/ticket transferrable?

Yes, as long as it is transferred to another representative of your membership account. Please let us know about any changes so that we can ensure your delegate has a name badge.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

It is helpful if you can bring your ticket with you as it helps with the registration process. However, if you do not bring the ticket you we'll just need your name.

What if I book but then can't make it?

Spaces are limited, and we want them all to count. It is very frustrating for members who have not been able to attend because all the places are booked, only to discover on the day that were spare spaces. Even though places at the event are free to members, they are not free to the charity, so please only book if you are committing to attending. No shows on the day and cancellations with less than two weeks notice may be subject to a charge of up to £45 to contribute to the costs incurred.

What are my transport options?

Mainline stations:

• Liverpool Central train station is under 5 minutes walk from the venue
• Liverpool Lime Street train station is approximately 6 minutes walk from the venue
• Liverpool James Street train station is approximately 6 minutes walk from the venue

Book train tickets as early as possible to secure the best rates. You can check prices now at http://www.nationalrail.co.uk.

Car: Car parking is available at the Q-Park, 44 Hanover Street. Liverpool, L1 4AF. This is approximately a 5 minute walk from th venue. Spaces can be pre-booked by using the link.