The Further Education and Training Division of Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board is hosting a two-day International Conference on Family Learning on March 28th and 29th in Ennis, County Clare. The conference titled ‘Valuing Parents – Linking Policy and Practice’ will bring a range of national and international experts together to look at family learning as an essential element in further education provision and as a means to engage with local and migrant families, so as to improve the educational outcomes of children and also parents.
The event is expected to attract researchers in the field of family learning and educational disadvantage, policy makers in governmental departments and decision makers in key agencies with an interest/remit in family learning. It aims to showcase models of good practice in family learning work in Ireland and in Europe, highlight the role of family learning in tackling educational disadvantage and to influence policy and consider strategies to rolling out a national model of family learning based on effective interagency working.
Speakers already confirmed for the conference include: Dr Ulrike Hanemann, International Education Expert, Germany; Juliette Collier, Director, Campaign for Learning, UK; Dr Áine Cregan, Specialist in Language and Literacy, Limerick, Ireland and Dr Inez Bailey, Chief Executive Officer, National Adult Literacy Agency, Ireland. A final list of speakers list will be made available later in February.
The conference cost is €150, which includes lunches and a Family Learning Resource Pack. Places are limited. To register your interest and book a place at the conference, click here. Please contact familylearningconference@lcetb.ie for more specific queries.
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