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GYMD Leaders Workshop | Adolescence, what we've learnt three months on
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Delivered In-Person
3 hours 30 minutes
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Adolescence: What have we learnt?
In March 2025, the Netflix series Adolescence sparked widespread conversation about the hidden lives of young people, raising important questions about the support we provide to the youth in our care. Three months later, what have we learned? Regardless of how we engage with young people, there's valuable insight to be gained from this powerful story. We’d like to share the key takeaways and reflect on how we can better support the next generation.
How the day will go
Join us at 9.30 for coffee and pastries, before we hear from a guest speaker on the impact Adolescence has had on their context. Following a short coffee break we will then have time to explore how we can each respond, using the Open Space Technology conference tool to create opportunities for the conversations that will help us to move forward appropriately. We will end with lunch at 12.30pm.
Key Information
We will be gathering at Youthscape in Luton, which is conveniently located next to Luton Train station, for those traveling by train. For those driving, please note that the car park directly outside Youthscape is no longer available, the closest car park can be located on Power Court, just a 5 minute walk from the venue.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Open Space approach?
Rooted in the Open Space Technology created by Harrison Owen in the 1980s, this gathering model thrives on self-organisation and minimal structure. It is built around the idea that the best discussions happen organically, and it allows participants to propose and lead sessions based on their interests and expertise.
Key Principles:
Flexibility: No predefined agenda.
Participation: Attendees suggest and lead discussions.
Mobility: Participants are encouraged to move freely between sessions.
Do I have to contribute to the content?
One of the 'Laws' of the Open Space model is The Law of Two Feet (aka “The Law of Mobility”) which says that “You, and only you, know when you are learning and contributing as much as you can.” It reminds us that “If you find yourself in a situation where you are neither learning or contributing, use your two feet, and/or whatever you use to get around, to go somewhere you can learn and contribute more.”
For some people that looks like sharing their own knowledge and wisdom, for others that looks like asking great questions, for others that looks like moving from discussion to discussion cross-pollinating ideas. You are not expected to contribute but we hope you are mobilised to do so if you wish.
Dates
- Delivered In-Person in Luton, to40 spaces leftFree
Location
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