YLC Network Event - Transitions of a child's life

Schedule

Thu Jun 18 2026 at 10:00 am to 12:30 pm

UTC+01:00
Location

West Wakefield Methodist Church | Wakefield, EN

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Join our next Young Lives Network Event as we start an open, practical conversation about transitions from child to young person.
About this Event

Join our next Young Lives Network Event - A free, friendly and collaborative network event exploring transitions across a child's life - from pre-conception through to 25+ in the Wakefield District.

Hear from guest speakers across different life stages, sharing professional insights, experiences and learning around key transition points. Including free parking and refreshments.

We'll explore:

-Conception to birth

-Birth to toddler

-Toddler to child

-Child to young person

-Young person to 25+


We will also explore:

-What's working well in Wakefield

-What challenges or barriers exist

-What could be improved to support smoother transitions


GUEST SPEAKERS:

-Charlotte Oates -16 to 25 Mental Health Community Builder

-Denise Wheatman - Public Health (Risk & Resilience Framework)

-Darren Dooler - Social Prescriber (Future Selph / S.M.a.S.H Society)

-Holly & Tara - Managers (The Old Quarry Adventure Playground)

-Lindsey Ball - Alternative Provision Lecturer (Wakefield College)

-Ken Stenton - Youth Worker (Enabling Youth)


📍 Open to organisations working with children, young people and families
🤝 Come ready to listen, contribute and connect

#Transitions #ChildrenAndYoungPeople #BestPractice #VCSE #PartnershipWorking #YoungLives

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Where is it happening?

West Wakefield Methodist Church, Thornes Road, Wakefield, United Kingdom

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