Inaugural Holistic Well-being EECERA SIG Conference Huge Success
Posted 5th July 2018
The first EECERA Holistic Well-being SIG Conference was held at the end of June and we are pleased to report that it was a roaring success!
The Holistic Well-being EECERA SIG, in collaboration with the Department of Early Childhood at Liverpool Hope University, held its inaugural Conference in Liverpool on 28th-30th June.
The Conference was entitled: ‘Debates in child and family well-being’ and participants from different countries had the chance to share initiatives, projects, thoughts and reflections on aspects of child and family well-being.
The Conference was devised in four stands — the child, the family, the adult, and the society, enabling a micro and macro level of analysis under a holistic, multi-disciplinary and inclusive approach.
Keynotes
Professors Chris Pascal and Tony Bertram delivered the first keynote lecture, The Unfolding of Children: Inspiring Thinking on Child Development setting provocations in relation to children’s early experiences and their fundamental significance.
Prof Carol Aubrey delivered the second keynote lecture, When we were very young. What happened to early intervention? addressing the role of practitioners and professionals in working with young children.
Conference Content & Feedback
Throughout the Conference, there were methodological, conceptual, historical, political, practical and developmental issues raised on what makes a ‘good life’ for children, their families and communities.
Delegates enjoyed the Conference and as stated, found it ‘an amazing opportunity to engage with like-minded individuals and being affirmed of the work we advocate for’.
Here are some of the top tweets from the conference:
Very excited to be attending the first conference for the Holistic well-being SIG @eecera @LiverpoolHopeUK 28-30 June 2018
— Alyson Lewis (@AKL2727) June 28, 2018
Privileged to attend Chris and Tony key note speeches @eecera SIG debates in child and family wellbeing @LiverpoolHopeUK @alisonmoore52 @Smartlyte pic.twitter.com/pZTPiCrJSs
— ApproachableParent (@5PillarsParent) June 28, 2018
Children need joyful people to build up their positive early experiences and shape their life trajectories @christinepascal @DrTonyBertram at @eecera SIG conference @LiverpoolHopeUK @SBCousins
— Warwick Early Years (@WarwickEY) June 29, 2018
Excited to be presenting alongside Rebecca to share the Talking Together Project delivery @BetterStartBfd @BHTEarlyEd @eecera @ChildsSide1
— Helen hall (@helen75282513) June 29, 2018
Wonderful attending @eecera conference on ‘debates in child and family well-being’ in @Liverpoolhopeuniversity also great to hear @BetterStartBfd super work in enabling school readiness and how they engage with #BAME communities and their super results 👍 pic.twitter.com/pRv26GjNEn
— ApproachableParent (@5PillarsParent) June 29, 2018
Liz and Judith highlight the positive value of grandparents in Family well being @ChildsSide1 @BetterStartBfd @eecera
— Helen hall (@helen75282513) June 29, 2018
Professor Carol Aubrey When we are very young. What happened to early intervention? Great end to a thoughtful day. @5PillarsParent @eecera @_CREC @stpaulstrust @springfield_p @SpurgeonsUK @barnardos @bhamcommunity pic.twitter.com/lKU1wnRS6L
— Alison Moore (@alisonmoore52) June 29, 2018
Jim Stack @eecera well-being SIG conference @LiverpoolHopeUK found that children are more inclined to negotiate who does what and resolve issues themselves when outdoors @SBCousins @CLLWarwick
— Warwick Early Years (@WarwickEY) June 30, 2018
Valuable time to feel valued, make new friends, stop, talk and exchange perspectives @eecera well-being SIG @LiverpoolHopeUK @WarwickEY pic.twitter.com/xpIsuiHzDz
— Dr Sarah Cousins (@SBCousins) June 30, 2018