Eastern Region Working together Conference

Shaping the Future of Multi-Agency Safeguarding

Be part of an important regional event bringing together safeguarding professionals and partnership

leaders to explore the Working Together to Safeguard Children 2026 Guidance and how this will

shape the future of effective multi-agency safeguarding practice.

This engaging conference offers a unique opportunity to hear from leading experts, strengthen

professional networks, share innovative practice and work together to improve outcomes for children,

young people and families.

Hear from Leading Speakers

❖ Detective Chief Inspector Tom Rowe

Head of Prevent, Counter Terrorism Policing East

❖ Professor Claudia Bernard

Professor of Social Work and Head of Postgraduate Research in the Department of Social,

Therapeutic and Community Studies.

❖ Dez Holmes, Research Practice

Facilitating interactive workshops on systemic leadership and effective partnership working

What to Expect

❖ Gain insights into lessons emerging from the Southport Inquiry and approaches to working with

Violence-Fixated Individuals.

❖ Explore current challenges, emerging risks and future developments in multi-agency

safeguarding.

❖ Share best practice and innovative approaches with colleagues from across the region.

❖ Build stronger relationships with partners and strengthen collaborative safeguarding

arrangements.

Who should attend?

Professionals and leaders working across:

• Children's Services

• Health

• Education

• Police

• Probation

• Voluntary and Community Sector Organisations

• Safeguarding Partnerships

• Early Help and Family Support Services

18 November 2026 - Newmarket Racecourse, Newmarket

Working Together. Learning Together. Safeguarding Together.

Further details and booking information will be available soon. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of

the conversation shaping the future of safeguarding across the Eastern Region.