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Marjon YCW Conference 2025: Youth Work....a Call to Action

Fri 6 Jun 2025 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM The Quad Theatre , Plymouth Marjon University, PL6 8BH

Marjon YCW Conference 2025: Youth Work....a Call to Action

Fri 6 Jun 2025 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM The Quad Theatre , Plymouth Marjon University, PL6 8BH

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Marjon YCW Conference 2025: Youth Work ....a Call to Action

In 2024, we held the first Youth Work Is... conference, which brought together more than 70 delegates with a focus on exploring what we mean by Youth & Community work. This included keynote speakers and workshops.

In 2025, we take that approach forward with.... a Call to Action. You are warmly invited to attend a meaningful day dedicated to inspiration, exploration, professional growth, and shared learning. The day will begin with a series of inspiring speakers, followed by lunch (provided) and an afternoon of focused exploration groups, where participants will engage in thoughtful discussion and practical collaboration. Reflection breaks are also scheduled throughout the day. Many of our current students and apprentices will also be attending and will be more than happy to talk about their learning journeys.  

Conference Programme

9:00 – 9.30

The Quad Theatre  

Arrival and registration

9.30 - 12.20

The Quad Theatre

All morning sessions

9.30 - 9.40

Welcome – to PMU, to the conference; Outline of the day & housekeeping

9.40 - 10.10

Inspirations1st speaker – Tracy Hayes & Adam Hart Bridging Worlds - BERA

10.10 - 10.20

Breathing space / Reflection time

10.20 - 10.50

Inspirations 2nd Shelly Shaw- NSPCC (20 mins + 10 mins questions)

10.50 - 11.10

The Quad Theatre

Refreshment Break

11.10 - 11.40

Inspirations 3rd Speaker Hannah Jordan- Plymouth and Devon Racial Equality Council

11.40 - 11.50

Breathing space / Reflection time

11.50 - 12.20

Inspirations 4th Speaker Fi Pratten – Milbay Academy

12.20-12.30

Summary of morning session and introduction to the afternoon

12.30 - 13.15

Arts Bar

A ‘Grab and Go’ lunch will be available for you to enjoy the campus and sign up for exploration groups in the afternoon

13:15- 14:15

Quad and Rooms in HDC

(Students will be on hand to help direct delegates)

EXPLORATION Groups

  1. BERA- exploring words – QUAD theatre
  2. NSPCC- HDC 204
  3. Racial Equality Council – HDC 215
  4. Milbay Academy – HDC 216

14.15- 14.30

Arts Bar

Refreshment Break

14.30- 15.15

The Quad

Reflections from break out groups

15.15- 15.30

The Quad

Closing remarks and next steps

Places are limited, so we encourage you to sign up soon to secure your spot at what is sure to be an enjoyable and inspiring event.

Book now - registration closes Wednesday 28 May.

Please contact Caroline Down if you require any further information at cdown@marjon.ac.uk

We look forward to welcoming you to Marjon.

Please note: Paid parking is available on site. Payment must be made on arrival and cannot be backdated. Payment is made via the Just Park app, by visiting www.justpark.com or by phoning 01453 488020. If you have any difficulty then please visit the Welcome Desk for assistance

Location

The Quad Theatre , Plymouth Marjon University, PL6 8BH