Join the Centre and Associate Professor Lisa McKay Brown for an interactive workshop on school re‑engagement for children and young people in out‑of‑home care (OOHC). Combining lecture content with practical activities, the session will explore key attendance challenges and how practitioners can respond within their sphere of influence.

Using an ecological systems lens, participants will examine factors shaping attendance across relationships, school context and the wider service system, alongside key Let Us Learn recommendations on data use, return‑to‑school planning (including modified timetables), and relationship‑based work with schools.

By the end of this workshop, you will be able to:

Identify key factors influencing attendance challenges in OOHC.
Map your sphere of influence across practice, school, and system levels.
Identify practical responses to support prevention, early intervention, and re‑engagement.
Apply approaches to return‑to‑school planning and working effectively with schools.

A light lunch will be provided.

Audience:

This workshop is aimed at child and family services professionals, child protection practitioners, professionals working in OOHC settings and other roles supporting children and young people in care with their education engagement and planning.

Registration information:

We are using a registration of interest process to manage attendees. Please submit your details to register your interest in attending. You will receive an email and ticket once your registration has been confirmed.

Places are limited. Confirmation of attendance is required prior to the event and unconfirmed registrations may be released to participants on the waitlist.

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