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Children & Young People Now Show 2009 is aimed at providing a full spectrum of knowledge for those in all sectors of the industry from healthcare and social work to youth leadership, education and guidance. The show is a key meeting point for professionals and practitioners to meet in a convenient location and discuss the latest developments in the Government’s Every Child Matters agenda.

The Children & Young People Now Show will feature over 50 exhibitors ranging from 4Children and the British Heart Foundation to Multiscreen and the National Youth Agency. Key areas covered will include best practice, learning tools, equipment and supplies, training, professional development and recruitment.

You can get up to speed and pick up fresh ideas at our free practical workshops which will focus on the latest policy developments outlined in The Children's Plan. Take advantage of over 25 interactive workshops led by key experts in the sector. Guest speakers include Adrian Voce (Play England), Sarah Brennan ( Young Minds), Fiona Blacke ( National Youth Agency) and Sue Owen (Wellbeing, National Children’s Bureau) covering topics ranging from ‘Implementing the Play Strategy’ to ‘The Future of Health Visiting'.

Workshops are free to attend on a first-come, first-served basis. Download the workshop programme schedule here:

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With the recent announcement of the new Budget, the show is an ideal networking opportunity for professionals across the sector to meet and discuss what this means for the children and young people sector.

Register for free before Friday 15th May to save £10

Pandemic Policy

If you have swine flu and are unable to attend the show, we will honour your ticket to attend next year’s show instead on production of a medical certificate from your doctor.  Please write to us with your booking reference number and attaching a copy of your medical certificate to Children & Young People Now Show, Haymarket Exhibitions, Teddington Studios, Broom Road, Teddington, TW11 9BE or email:  childrenshow@haymarket.com