Barnardo's lecture series
A series of lectures which are open to the public and free to attend.
The lecture topics are linked to our priority campaign areas and at each event we demonstrate the link between Barnardo’s policy development and our front line experience, showcasing the work of Barnardo’s services.
The Barnardo’s lectures are aimed at increasing engagement from the public, policy formulators, professionals and decision makers with our policy and research work.
Barnardo's lecture series 2009 - 2010
New Children's Commissioner to make maiden speech for Barnardo's
Date and time:
Thursday 25th March, from 8.30am-10am
Location:
The RICS Venue Centre (4 mins from Westminster tube)
12 Great George St, Parliament Square,
SW1P 3AD
We are very pleased to announce that Maggie Atkinson, the new Children’s Commissioner for England, and former Director of Children’s Services for Gateshead, will deliver her first official speech as part of Barnardo’s lecture series.
As head of 11 Million, the Government body tasked with representing the voice of children, Maggie is likely to be a highly influential figure in the sector. This is your chance to hear her set out her vision for the role.
Please email Melissa Longworth if you would like to attend.
Audio clips
If you would like to receive information about the next Barnardo’s lecture series please email lectures@barnardos.org.uk.
Read the transcripts of our lectures so far this year by clicking on the links below:
Audio clips 2009 - 2010
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- Nick Clegg, Leader of the Liberal Democrats set out his policies for 'A Fair Start for Children'. (January 2010) Read transcript (PDF)
Barnardo's lecture series 2008 - 9
Our inaugural lecture series ran from October 2008 to April 2009. Listen to the lectures or read the transcripts by clicking on the links below:
Audio clips 2008 - 2009
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- Rt
Hon Ed Balls MP, Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families (April
2009)
Read transcript (PDF) - Michael
Gove MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Children Schools and Families - Closing
the Opportunity Gap (March 2009)
Read transcript (PDF) - Shami
Chakrarbarti, Director of Liberty - Children and Families in
the Asylum System (January 2009)
Read transcript (PDF) - Martin
Narey, former head of the prisons service and current Chief Executive of
Barnardo’s - Children and the Criminal Justice system (November 2008)
Read transcript (PDF) - Will Hutton, former
editor-in-chief for The Observer and currently Chief Executive of The Work Foundation - Social
Mobility (October 2008)
Read transcript (PDF)
