Connected Communities: Creating Environments Where Young People Flourish

Now in its second year, Connected Communities will bring practitioners across Newark and Sherwood together, to support our young people. Now in its second year, Connected Communities brings together practitioners from across Newark and Sherwood who work with and for young people. Whether you’re based in education, youth work, health, social care, the voluntary sector, policing or community services, this conference is a chance to step back from the day-to-day, connect with colleagues, and think together about how we can best support the young people in our area. This year’s focus is relational practice and the power of a trusted adult. We know that one consistent, caring relationship can make a profound difference to a young person’s wellbeing, resilience and life chances. But how do we create the conditions for those relationships to grow, across busy services, different settings and shared caseloads? Through keynote talks, interactive workshops and open conversation, we’ll explore: • What relational practice looks like in real settings, and what gets in the way • Why every young person needs at least one trusted adult, and how we make sure no one slips through the gaps • How organisations and professionals can work together as a connected community rather than in silos • Practical ideas you can take back to your own role and team Building on the connections made at last year’s event, Connected Communities is about more than learning. It’s about strengthening the network of people around our young people, so that together we can create environments where every one of them can flourish.