This Autumn, the Playwork Inclusion Project (PIP) Network seminars will focus on parents/carers and families. The PIP seminars will be presented in partnership with Parents for Inclusion and with other regional organisations working with parents and families towards inclusion.
We will be highlighting how inclusion is promoted when working in partnership with Disabled children, their parents/carers and their families. The seminars aim to hear from parents of Disabled children and/or professionals working with Disabled children and their families, as well as to showcase practical examples of successful partnership working;
The day will offer managers and practitioners with the opportunity to network and share their experiences; showcase examples of good practice; exchange advice and guidance on how to enable inclusive practices.

The West Midlands regional seminar will be held in Wolverhampton on Tuesday November 27th.

For more information about the seminar or the project please contact Emma Kirk, Kids PIP Regional Development Officer, Central, on 01782 871844 or emma.kirk@kids.org.uk General information can be found at www.kids.org.uk

To book your FREE seminar place you must register online at:

http://www.fontstuff.com/kids/seminars/index.htm

Provisional seminar programme:
9.45am Registration
10.00am Welcome and Network introductions - Kids PIP Regional Development Officer
10.05am Guest Speaker (1) Setting the scene – Parents for Inclusion
11.00am Break
11.10am Group discussions reflecting on aspects of the presentation:
12.30pm Lunch and networking
1.15pm Guest Speaker (2) Regional/local practices
1.45pm Group networking discussions
2.15pm Personal action point, highlights from group discussions, evaluations.
2.30pm Close and informal opportunity for further networking as venue arrangements permit

The work of the PIP reflects the belief that disabled children and young people have the right to play and be included in their local communities. The aim of the PIP is to increase the numbers of disabled children in mainstream play and childcare through a regional development programme which covers training, publications and a National Inclusive Play and Childcare Network. PIP is managed by the National Development Division of Kids. Kids is a registered charity, no 275936.