The Conference was held on 7th October 2024 in Manchester at the Old Trafford Football Ground, home of Manchester United who kindly provided the venue for the day. The theme of the day was “Consistency and continuity” and provided LADOs to meet in person and network.

The agenda for the day included

“leading Change in Safeguarding” presented by Stuart Gallagher, Senior Lecturer, Institute of Education, University of Worcester

An introduction to the DBS and Regional Outreach Service” presented by Cathy Taylor, Acting Head of Partnerships

In addition during the day a number of stalls joined us representing
Annette Williams – thirtyone:eight
Ike Smith & Cameron Saunders – Safeguarding for Religious Orders
Matt Devlin – Social Work England