Practitioner Forums
The forums provide an opportunity to develop common practice across the county and help people who work with children and young people learn from each other, understand each other's roles and responsibilities and what local provision is available in each part of the county.
You may already have had an invitation to a Practitioner Forum if you have been a regular attendee to a Forum. Due to the forums being delivered through Microsoft Teams you will need an invitation.
If you have not had an invitation or you have not attended a Practitioner Forum before but would like to join the forum, then email us to be added to the distribution list.
Email: Practitioner.forums@cumbria.gov.uk
Cumberland (Allerdale, Copeland & Millom) Practitioner Forum
Lead: Karen Ross (07885 405708) and Chris Findley
- Friday 11 October 2024 (10am-12pm)
- Friday 6 December 2024 (10am-12pm)
- Friday 7 March 2025 (10am-12pm)
- Friday 20 June 2025 (10am-12pm)
All meetings will take place on Teams
Cumberland (Carlisle) Practitioner Forum
Lead: Mags Moorhead
- Wednesday 2 October 2024 (12.30-2.30pm) - Parkhouse, Kingmoor Business Park, Carlisle
- Monday 9 December 2024 (12.30-2.30pm) - Cumbria House, Carlisle
- Wednesday 5 March 2025 (12.30-2.30pm) - Cumbria House, Carlisle
Meetings for later in the school year, will be discussed at the meeting in October.
Westmorland & Furness (Barrow and South Lakes) Practitioner Forum
Lead: Nicola Jackson (07825 011005)
- Tuesday 1 October 2024 (10am to 12pm)
- Thursday 15 December 2024 (10am to 12pm)
- Tuesday 25 March 2025 (10am to 12pm)
- Monday 16 June 2025 (10am to 12pm)
All meetings will take place on Teams
Westmorland and Furness (Penrith) Practitioner Forum
All meetings will take place at Voreda House, Penrith.
Lead: Ros Rowcroft (07920 296122)
- Tuesday 15 October 2024 (10am to 12pm)
- Wednesday 11 December 2024 (10am to 12pm)
- Wednesday 26 February 2025 (2pm to 3.30pm)
- Tuesday 17 June 2025 (2pm to 3.30pm)