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Aims of the forum

The forum seeks to:

promote research into inter-agency work e.g. what principles underpin successful interagency work, what counts as 'success', how might inter-agency work be evaluated
support practitioners and policy makers working in inter-agency settings through e.g. an open forum, seminars, developing accredited courses for those working in inter-agency settings
disseminate research findings and good practice

Background - why now?
Over the last decade there has been a rapid growth in inter-agency working in a wide range of contexts and disciplines. Since 1997, this approach has received added impetus in relation to children and young people, from New Labour's endorsement of 'joined up thinking' as an important means to advance the process of inclusion. Among practioners and policymakers working in a range of inter-agency initiatives, such as Connexions, Sure Start, the Children's Fund and the Children and Young People's Unit, there is an increasing desire to understand the principles and methods which underpin effective inter-agency working.

Steering Group

Stephen Barber, Child Protection Coordinator, Diocese of Oxford.

Judy Brown, County Youth Officer – Support Services, Oxfordshire.

Lynne Cook, Specialist Behaviour Support Teacher.

Sue Edwards, Educational Psychologist/ Tier 4 Project,OCC.

Caro Fickling, Children's Lead, Thames Valley Strategic Health Authority.

Georgina Glenny, Oxford Brookes University.

Tan Lea, Director, Rose Hill and Littlemore SureStart.

Angela Marshall, The Ark, NCH.

Pat Matheson, Coordinator Integrated Support Services, Oxfordshire.

Kathy Peto, OCC Parent Education.

Caroline Roaf, Oxford Brookes University.

Jennifer Smith, CFBT Connexions

Contact:
Caroline Roaf,
croaf@brookes.ac.uk
(01865) 488493
Oxford Brookes University, Harcourt Hill Campus, Oxford OX9 2AT


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