The next Children’s Services Briefing Sessions are being held in March at the Newcastle Springfield Centre. This is your opportunity to find out about the latest developments in Children's Services and network with colleagues.

Children's Services staff are required to attend one of the following sessions:

Wednesday 3 March - 1.30pm - 3pm or 3.30pm - 5pm
Monday 8 March - 9am - 10.30am or 11am - 12.30pm
Thursday 11 March - 1.30pm - 3pm or 3.30pm - 5pm

Please book a place on one of the sessions by 24 February 2010 using the online form. If you are unable to access this booking form, please contact Kirsty Benton on 211 5303 (ext 25303) or email childrens.services@newcastle.gov.uk

Colleagues from our partner organisations are also welcome.

The programme has now been confirmed and is as follows:

1. Welcome - John Collings/Martin Surtees
2. NSCB Missing Children and Young Persons Protocol - DI John Watts
3. Children and Young People Plan Consultation - Deb Tyler
4. Integrated and Targeted Services - Linda Mason
5. Update from Director - John Collings/Martin Surtees
6. Close - John Collings/Martin Surtees