
Join our professionals' network for social workers, academics and other professionals with an interest in kinship care.
Join this in-person event to learn about how policy and practice changes are affecting the kinship care landscape. Watch keynote talks, take part in conversations and learn about what makes an effective and trusted kinship local offer.
Book your placeDate: Monday 16 June 2025
Time: 10am to 3pm
Venue: The Abbey Centre, 34 Great Smith Street, Westminster, London, SW1P 3BU
Ticket price: £120 per person
More details about this event are available below. If you have any questions, please get in touch by emailing us at commissions@kinship.org.uk.
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This in-person knowledge exchange will explore what makes an effective and trusted kinship local offer.
The day will include keynote talks on:
We’ll also cover:
By the end of the event, you’ll understand how an effective kinship local offer should be:
This event costs £120 per person (we do not charge VAT). Your ticket includes lunch and refreshments.
This event is for any professional working with kinship carers in England and Wales. It will be ideal for:
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This event is not for kinship carers. Kinship carers can find support events and workshops on our training and events page.
Our Kinship workshop takes place at The Abbey Centre, 34 Great Smith Street, Westminster, London, SW1P 3BU.
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The Abbey Centre is fully accessible with step-free access. If you have any additional accessibility needs, you can tell us on our booking form. Please let us know so we can make this event as comfortable as possible for you.
Lucy Peake, Chief Executive, Kinship – national direction and vision for kinship care.
Jahnine Davis, National Kinship Ambassador – lived experience, equity, and system change.
Emma Davies, Deputy Director, Adoption, Family Justice and Alternatives to Care, Families Group
We’ll confirm more speakers soon.
We understand that life gets in the way sometimes, so if you need to cancel your place please do try and let us know as soon as possible. Unfortunately, refunds will not be available after 30 May.
To cancel your place, please email commissions@kinship.org.uk.
To book your place, please fill out the form below.
In the form, we ask for basic information about you and your role. This helps us to make sure the event meets the needs of attendees. We also ask about your accessibility needs and any dietary requirements you have. This is to ensure that you have a comfortable experience on the day.
Please note if you are booking on behalf of others, you will need to provide information about all attendees you are booking for.
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