Towards a diverse profession

Please note that this is a registration of interest to attend the workshop, and does not guarantee you a place. The deadline for registrations of interest is 3rd May 2019. Successful applicants will be notified mid-May.

Aims and objectives

• To explore the reasons why speech and language therapy is little known as a profession among young people and to develop ideas and actions to increase that recognition.
• To explore the reasons why the speech and language therapy profession does not reflect the diversity of populations it serves and to develop ideas and actions that seek to address those issues.
• In developing actions the workshop will recognise the social complexity of the issues and the wider impacts on diversity and career choice that exist within families and communities.

Programme (subject to change)

10.00 – 10.30

Registration

10.30 – 10.35

Welcome

Kamini Gadhok MBE, CEO, RCSLT

10.35 – 10.45

Setting the scene

Derek Munn, Director of Policy and Public Affairs, RCSLT

10.45 - 11.15

Perceptions of speech and language therapy and how to appeal to the next generation

Marian McCormick, Principal Lecturer, Canterbury Christ Church University and University of Greenwich

11.15 – 12.45

Workshop: How can we attract more young people, including those from diverse backgrounds, to consider the profession?

Berenice Napier, Policy Adviser, RCSLT

Delegates invited to help themselves to refreshments throughout the session.

12.45 – 13.30

Lunch

13.30 – 14.00

Voting and feedback on generated ideas

14.00 - 15.15

Workshop: Developing action plans to deliver our ideas

Berenice Napier, Policy Adviser, RCSLT

15.15 - 15.40

Refreshment break and opportunity to walk round a read others delivery plans

15.40 – 16.00

Next steps

Derek Munn, Director of Policy and Public Affairs, RCSLT

16.00

Thanks and close

Terms and conditions

We anticipate a high level of interest in this event and capacity is limited, therefore we will only be able to select only a few attendees to attend the event. However, we will keep everyone informed of developments in this area of work.

The workshop will include materials, lunch and refreshments. Support with travel expenses will be offered by the RCSLT on completion of a ‘travel expenses’ form (sent to successful applicants upon confirmation of their place; additional terms and conditions apply).

Cancellations: Please inform RSVP@rcslt.org as soon as possible if you are no longer able to attend the workshop.

Content: The RCSLT reserves the right to amend or cancel any event or alter times and dates. This includes changes to the speakers, content and programme.

Professional photography and video production may be taking place at this event. These images/videos may be used on future promotional materials for RCSLT events. Please note that by attending the event, you are giving your consent for your image to be used on any RCSLT promotional materials.

FOR SECURITY AND PEACE OF MIND, THE RCSLT WILL NOT SUPPLY YOUR DETAILS TO ANY ORGANISATION FOR MARKETING PURPOSES.