The event saw over 160 colleagues from all 11 local authorities in the region come together to share knowledge and inspire change.
The conference featured compelling keynote speeches from Dr Jenny Malloy, author of “Hackney Child,” and Scott King, Director of Section 31 Training. Both speakers challenged delegates to be professionally curious, adopt a trauma-informed lens in their work, reflect on their practices, and celebrate their achievements.
However, the true stars of the event were the care leavers from the Eastern region. Despite having never met before, they collaborated to share their stories, experiences, challenges, and ideas with the delegates. Their focus was particularly on the transition from NEET to EET. The courage, articulation, and honesty of these young people was both inspiring and challenging, highlighting the complexities behind the NEET label. They emphasised the importance of workers understanding them as individuals, recognising their unique needs, challenges, and aspirations.
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