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Staf National Conference 2026: No Cliff Edges: Pathways to Adulthood, Connection and Opportunity
Still time to secure your space!
6 Oct 2026

Book now!

There is still time if you are considering attending the Staf National Conference 2026. Tickets are selling fast, so act now to attend our unmissable flagship event on Tuesday, October 6 2026, at the Stirling Court Hotel.

This year's conference, No Cliff Edges: Pathways to Adulthood, Connection and Opportunity, will bring together practitioners, managers, policymakers, researchers and people with lived experience to explore how we can create better outcomes for care experienced young people as they move into adulthood.

Our conference agenda is now available to view. Here is a link: Staf National Conference 2026 | Staf (Scottish Throughcare and Aftercare Forum)

Workshops In Focus

Children's Hearings Scotland

What's happening?

An interactive workshop exploring how Children’s Hearings Scotland involves young people with lived experience in recruitment, sharing learning, challenges and good practice through discussion, role play and values-based recruitment activities.

Meet the Presenters

Angela Phillips - Participation Lead

My mission is to ensure any child or young person who has experience of children’s hearings can take part in meaningful activities to have their voice heard to influence our work as well as the wider sector. A fun fact about me is that I love strongman competitions.

Oliwia Jankowska - Expert by Experience

My aim is to ensure that every child or young person involved in the children’s hearing system feels genuinely heard, treated with compassion, and fully supported throughout the entire process. A fun fact about me is that I absolutely love delicious food and cannot start my day without a great coffee.

Gemma Ferrie - Expert by Experience

I want Children's Hearings to be a better experience for young people. A fun fact about me is that I've been to Iceland, including crossing the line into the Arctic Circle just north of mainland Iceland.

Why attend the Staf National Conference?

The conference will provide opportunities to:

✅ Hear from guest speakers and workshop facilitators from across Scotland

✅ Learn about emerging research, policy and practice developments

✅ Share ideas and experiences with colleagues from across the sector

✅ Network with practitioners, managers and decision-makers

✅ Reflect on how we can work together to ensure there are truly no cliff edges for young people moving into adulthood

Whether you work in leaving care services, the third sector, education, housing, health, youth justice or local government, we hope you will join us for what promises to be an inspiring and thought-provoking event. Places are limited and we'd encourage members to book now to not miss out.

Book Your Place

📅 Tuesday 6 October 2026

📍 Stirling Court Hotel, University of Stirling

To book your place:

📧 bookings@staf.scot

📞 0141 465 7511

Or visit:

🌐 www.staf.scot/Event/staf-national-conference-2026

Book Your Ticket Today!

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