EIF national conference 2020 took place on Tuesday 8 December, broadcast online & hosted at County Hall, London. Below you can watch full recordings of all sessions from the day.
Start the day
Opening remarks
Speaking: Prof Nick Pearce, EIF chair of trustees
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Scanning the context
Welcome from EIF
Speaking: Dr Jo Casebourne, chief executive, EIF
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Personal stories
The power of early intervention
Hear from those who have first-hand experience of early intervention and its impact: Jade Batten and Jezima Zahir with Sharon Kemp.
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Why evidence matters
Evidence, decision-making and effective early intervention
Expert perspectives on the value of an evidence-led approach: Prof Paul Ramchandani and Sally Burlington
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Political perspectives
Shadow minister keynote
Speaking: Tulip Siddiq MP, shadow minister for children and early years
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Breakout 1
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs): What we do and don’t know, and what next
Panellists: Kelly Beaver, Dr Kirsten Asmussen, Dan Johnson, Laurelle Brown, Dr Vashti Berry
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Breakout 2
Disadvantage in the early years: The role of speech and language in closing the disadvantage gap
Panellists: Prof Paul Ramchandani, Tom McBride, Prof Courtenay Norbury, Sheena Carr, Debbie Chase
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Breakout 3
Grit, character and resilience: How social and emotional skills support children’s attainment, mental health and wellbeing, and behaviour
Panellists: Jean Gross CBE, Dr Aleisha Clarke, Bethia McNeil, Emma Lewis, Prof Robin Banerjee
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Breakout 4
Youth crime and violence: What do we know about what works?
Panellists: Reshard Auladin, Peter Babudu, Christine Geeson, Prof Manuel Eisner, Rachel Coffey
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Political perspectives
Ministerial keynote
Speaking: Vicky Ford MP, minister for children and families
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Plenary panel discussion
Putting early intervention at the heart of a children’s agenda
Panellists: Prof Nick Pearce, Donna Molloy, Jenny Coles, David Simmonds MP, Kaya Comer-Schwartz, Michelle Lee-Izu
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Wrapping up
Closing remarks
Speaking: Prof Nick Pearce, EIF chair of trustees
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About the contributors
Dr
Jo Casebourne
Jo is CEO at What Works for Early Intervention and Children's Social Care.
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Paul Ramchandani
Paul Ramchandani is LEGO Professor of Play in Education, Development and Learning at Cambridge University and a trustee at EIF.
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