Conference Programme
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7th November 2024, The Meadow Suite, Reading University
9:00-9:30 – Registration and Welcome
9:30-10:30 - Dr Angharad Rudkin
The Impact Of Conflict On Child Well-Being And Development
10:30-11:00 – Coffee and Networking
11:00-12:00 – Professor Anna Tarrant
Engaging more effectively with men as-fathers: considerations for the family law system. Anna introduces latest research about the importance and value of engaging men as-fathers and caregivers more effectively, to support continued father involvement in post separation and divorce contexts.
12:00-12:30 - James Evans, Our Family Wizard
Modern Trends In On-Line Co-Parenting Communication.
12:30-1:15 – Lunch And Networking
1:15-2:00 - Keynote Speech - HH Stephen Wildblood KC
2:00-3:00 - Coram Chambers - Mark Twomey KC and Shiva Ancliffe KC
Accusations Of Coercive Control In Private Family Law Proceedings - How The Courts Are Considering And Dealing With Domestic Abuse.
3:00-3:30 - Tea Break
3:30-4:15 Round Table
The aim of the afternoon's round table discussion is to put the content of the day into practice through discussion with other delegates. Questions will be provided to structure the discussion and we will be directing movement between tables to ensure maximum opportunity to explore and learn from others.
4:15-5:00 Plenary - Panel Chaired By Paul Linsell, Family Law Partner, Boyes Turner
How do we best promote better outcomes for children and families?
5pm Close