NATED / ACSW Conference & AGM 2010

NATED / ACSW Conference & AGM 2010
Saturday 22nd May 9.30am – 4.15pm
King William Court, University of Greenwich Old Royal Naval College Park Row, Greenwich London SE10 9LS

Our two associations have been working closely together over the past few months on the proposed CSW qualification. We have considerable overlap on many issues and feel that a joint conference is a natural and advantageous step.

Application form: http://www.acsw.org.uk/PDFs/ACSW.NatedAGM2010.doc

Keynote: A Holistic approach to supporting the d/Deaf child. Simon Ward
Simon is a Senior Practitioner Educational Psychologist on the Wirral where his specialism is mental health and well-being. He is currently project lead for the targeted mental health in schools work (TaMHS). Prior to this, whilst in Sefton, he developed and led the Mental Health Training Programme for tier 1 staff alongside colleagues from health and social care. For a number of years, Simon has also been running a variety of projects to develop the well being and resilience of staff, parents and children in an increasing number of schools and settings. As a regular trainer, he has delivered seminars on a variety of topics including: Motivation and learning, positive behaviour management and solution oriented approaches. His interest in the development of well being is reflected in his position as a founding member of the Centre for Applied Positive Psychology.

Presentation: Update on the Signature CSW qualification. Maria Bailey
Maria is the Signature project officer for the I-Sign Project, whose role has been to research and develop the proposed CSW qualification. She is also a working CSW.

Afternoon workshops

We have put together a range of mouth-watering workshops. These will run twice, so delegates have the opportunity to attend a choice of two. Handouts/powerpoints will be available for the workshops not attended.

Workshop 1 Voice-over workshop A
This is a hot topic for CSWs, who are expected to voice-over without having received any formal training. This workshop is distilled from a series of well-received one-day training events and will present theories and practical methods for better and more confident voice-over. Essential for CSWs.
Jill Newlands MRSLI (ACSW Rep, East Midlands)

Workshop 2 Voice-over workshop B: To swear or not to swear?
Whenever the issue of swearing in the course of voice-over is discussed there is hot debate. This workshop will present an alternative view to the norm and contend that CSWs should think carefully before an expletive is voiced. Come with an open mind.
Andy Owen MRSLI

Workshop 3 Code of Ethics: A new view.
This workshop contends that a new Code of Ethics is required; one that will encompass interpreters and CSWs. Key to the concept is developing an ethical way of thinking. This workshop has been delivered to Leeds University interpreting students with great success. Very thought provoking.
Jason Bell MRSLI

Workshop 4 Deconstructing the Keynote.
This workshop will comprise a much more informal continuation of the keynote address, with an opportunity for delegates to have input and questions. Come ready for a lively informal session.
Simon Ward

Workshop 5 The mentoring role of CSWs: d/Deaf teenagers and the police.
CSWs have contact with many d/Deaf teenagers in 6th form and FE colleges who have varying relationships with the law. This workshop will inform CSWs and provide material for discussion within the teenage d/Deaf community. Not to be missed.
Sergeant Glen Barham MBE MRSLI (Hampshire Constabulary).
A member of the Steering Group responsible for setting up the recent national 999 SMS service, and Responsible for the creation of Police Link Officers for Deaf people - PLOD.

Workshop 6 E-assessment Workshop.
(Online examinations) This is an opportunity to air your views about this emerging assessment medium. What are the advantages and disadvantages, constraints, trials and tribulations of electronic assessment? Come along and share your experiences, hopes and fears for d/Deaf learners at this fact-finding workshop.
Janet Williams Access to Assessment Consultant.