International Conference on Policies and Parental Support 2026

Thursday 25 and Friday 26 June 2026

The York Business School in association with the Institute for Social Justice are organising the fourth International Conference on Policies and Parental Support, which will provide a platform for discussion on various aspects of social and legal policies that impacts parents in the workplace, at home and in society.

The conference provides a unique international and interdisciplinary opportunity for academics, employers, practitioners, consultants, scholars, researchers and policymakers with diverse backgrounds and experiences to present their papers, engage in expert discussions, and network with people from different countries.

Keynote speakers TBC.

This is a hybrid event. It is possible to attend the event in-person at our York city centre campus, or online via Zoom.

Delegates can benefit from a reduced rate of £179.00 per night bed and breakfast at the nearby Please contact [email protected] if you would like to make use of this offer.

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At York St John University we are committed to making our events as welcoming and inclusive for as many people as possible.

If you are planning to attend one of our events and have specific access requirements, please contact us by e: [email protected] or t: 01904 876318 and we will make every effort to accommodate you.

If you need a suitable seat reserved for you (and companions), please let us know, preferably at least one week before the event. Sign language interpreters and real-time captioning may be requested in advance. Please contact us as soon as possible (ideally at least 3 weeks before the date of the event) if you require either BSL interpretation or captioning. We will try our best but cannot guarantee provision.

Parking

There is no parking for any vehicles on site and ANPR cameras are in operation 24/7.

We have a small number of Blue Badge spaces available, these spaces can only be used if guests have pre registered their number plates by emailing [email protected].

Registering your details does not guarantee a space, as they operate on a first come, first served basis. Please ensure your blude badge is displayed clearly in the vehicle.

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