The Third Brathay Youth Conference

Monday 17th September to Wednesday 19th September 2001 Brathay is hosting its 3rd Youth Conference, which this year aims to share research and explore the rich breadth of experiential approaches to support young people through key transitions in their lives.

The conference programme will include key presentations from influential figures in the field, a range of participative workshops, and presentations focusing on practice and research.

Key speakers will include:

IVAN LEWIS Minister for Young People and Learning (awaiting confirmation)

TOM BENTLEY Director of DEMOS and former Special Advisor to David Blunkett,

MP. ALISTAIR SMITH Researcher, trainer and author in Accelerated Learning

DAVID HOPKINS Professor and Dean of Education at the University of Nottingham

GERVASE PHINN School inspector, lecturer and writer

MAGGIE FARRAR Director of the University of the First Age

JANE HAYWOOD Connexions Service National Unit

For further details contact Sarah Singleton or visit our website at www.brathay.org.uk/youth. Brathay Hall, Ambleside, Cumbria LA22 OHP Telephone: 015394 33041 Fax: 015394 39701 E-mail: sarah.singleton@brathay.org.uk