We are pleased to provide you with the current agenda and format for this launch event. As with all collaborative initiatives, certain elements of the day may be subject to change. We will continue to keep you updated via Eventbrite and email as we approach June 9th.

Zoom webinar - a link to join the online conference will be provided during the week commencing Monday June 1st.

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Morning sessions
9:00: Opening and housekeeping - Debi Roberts

9:05: Opening address:- Steve Phillip - The Jordan Legacy/OVOH

9:15: This is Personal - Glen Markey (Smile4Helena) & Mike Palmer (3 Dads Walking)

9:30: The Evidence: why suicide prevention in schools is important - Professor Pooja Saini

9:50: Timing in suicide prevention - Professor Zaffer Iqbal

10:20: Baton of Hope School offer - Ben Wilson

10:35: Comfort break

10:50: Key notes from my Churchill Fellowship Research: Implications for schools - Nina Smith

11:20: Fireside chat - Professor Pooja Saini, Professor Zaffer Iqbal, Nina Smith, Debbie Rogers. Discussing themes from the morning's academic sessions.

12:00: MAPSS: What we did, What we found, What we recommend - Dr. Emma Ashworth

12:20: Grassroots: The Staying Alive App and Breaking the Silence - Joanna Johnson

13:00-13:30 - Lunch break - (Option to join open forum breakout room - come and share your thoughts, concerns and questions)

Afternoon sessions

13:30: Welcome back and mid-day reflections

13:45: (Case study) Working with young people - Debbie Rogers

14:10: (Case study) Embedding prevention in practice - Lucy Skillen

14:40: Panel discussion with Nina Smith, Lucy Skillen, Joanna Johnson, Sarah Cameron, Professor Pooja Saini. Chaired by Debi Roberts
15:20: Afternoon reflection with Debi Roberts and Steve Phillip - emerging themes

15:25: Afternoon comfort break

15:45: The Martin Gallier Project - Deryn Basnett
16:05: Papyrus Prevention of Young Suicide - James Parkes
16:25: (Case study) Every Life Matters: Practical applications in Cumbria - Sarah Cameron
16:45: Pulling the threads of the day together - Debi Roberts and Steve Phillip
16:50: Panel discussion: a candid facilitated conversation exploring what to do when prevention is needed most - Glen Markey, Dr. Emma Ashworth, Joanna Johnson, Lucy McKenna, James Parkes.
17:15 Practical training showcase - what schools can access now
17:30: Delegates' reflections: What one thing will you take forward? What one thing still feels challenging or uncertain?

17:50: Close: Conversation to commitment - an invitation to what's coming next and the importance of collaboration - Steve Phillip

More detailed session information coming soon.

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