With the weekend to reflect we just want to once again say thank you for the fantastic day at The National SaILS Conference!

It was a privilege and honour to not only be sat amongst so many providers and local authorities, all of whom have the future and well-being of young people and children at centre stage; but also to be able to listen to the extraordinary life stories from Mary-anne Hodd, Sabrina Hewitt & Steven Russell. 

Their stories were not only impactful but a reminder as to why this sector is so important for so many children in local communities.

Ofsted (represented by Matthew Brazier & Lisa Pascoe) were also in attendance, providing an insightful and engaging update as to the future of our sector as we move into a much-needed and exciting time of regulation.

We are proud to have been sponsors of such a historic event and we look forward to attending and being a part of these much-needed conversations moving forward.

Here are some amazing and impactful quotes from the day:

"Before you have a chance to show society who you are beyond the pain, the isolation and the loss, often by no fault of their own - they are scrambling to get on a level playing field."

"Young People deserve to be seen beyond their behaviours and beyond their traumas."

"When you look at the support you provide. You must first think: Would this be good enough for my child?"

"1 in 4 care-experience individuals will end up homeless within 2 years of leaving care."

"If we don't feel supported, heard and seen in our teams how do we do the same for our Young People?"

"Professionals are too often scared to use their professional curiosity."

"They are children - vulnerable children - and it's our privilege and responsibility to look after them."

 



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