The Wider Lancashire Inclusion Summit took place at Barton Manor Hotel on Thursday 9th May 2024

We had an amazing mix of people in the room and lots of inspirational speakers. Please see below the slides that were presented on the day for more information.

Our surprise opening piece was a creative sign language demonstration delivered by Tramshed.

We then heard from Sian Foster, Head of operations at DFN Project Search. 

Kimberley Helm then presented back the SEND Support Survey Results and Feedback which was provided by Sarah Hirst, Lancashire County Councils Educations improvement service’s 16-19 Education and Skills Lead.

Hannah Monaghan the SEND Employment Officer from Lancashire County Council, joined Sian Foster to share further information on the Employer Champion Training

The Community Skills Centre Initiative was presented by Jane Smith, Director of Impact Den Ltd

Ed Matthews-Gentle from Creative Lancashire hosted our Cornerstone Employer Panel and discussed their mission. purpose and priorities specifically focusing on inclusion and the improvements they have made since last year. This included…

Julie Baker: Social Value Manager – Keepmoat Homes
Louise Dunn: Learning & Engagement Manager – Booths
Maria Rogers: Learning & Development Manager – Leyland Trucks
Vicky Clegg: People Development Manager – Blackpool Transport LTD
Michelle Walker: Project Manager – Business in the Community (BITC)
Georgia Thomas: Sustainability & ESG Manager – Victrex

Our moment of inspiration for the day was Shaun Gash who discussed the importance of focusing on what people CAN do and not letting anything stop you from achieving your dreams – No Fear On Wheels – [2015] (youtube.com)

Skills Bootcamps information was shared by Joanna O’Donnell, Project Manager from Lancashire Skills and Employment Hub  followed by one of theirs Skills Bootcamps providers, Caitlin Bourne Programme Success Manager from C.O.D.E Lancashire