Past Events

BASE is hosting this free lunch and learn session on the topic of Education Health Care Plans (EHCPs).

Open to BASE members and members of the National Network of Parent Carer Forums

This event will focus on EHCPs for supported Internships and post 16 education including when and how an EHCP can be ceased when someone enters employment either full time or part time.

Suitable for schools, colleges, supported internship providers and parent/carers

The session will be run by Amy Martin, who has 8 years of experience in EHCP's and has also spent several years as Tribunal Manager representing in SENDist first tier tribunals.

Reserve your place 

Venue: Online 

Open to BASE members who are in the South West Region

Any organisation or individual who is interested in joining BASE, we're happy for you visit a regional meeting to get an insight into what BASE does, please contact Gillian Parker to arrange this 

The joining link for members is available from Alex Seddon

Venue: Online

Open to BASE members who are in the South East Region

Any organisation or individual who is interested in joining BASE, we're happy for you visit a regional meeting to get an insight into what BASE does, please contact Gillian Parker to arrange this 

The joining link for members is available from David Stenning

Supported Business Meeting 

Join this meeting hosted by Mel Walls, National Lead for Supported Businesses to catch up with the latest sector news.

The main business of the meeting will take place 12-1pm but Mel will be availlable until 1 30 pm for anyone who wants to stay on and chat.

The meeting link is available from Mel Walls

Location: The Lady Hague Poppy Factory in Edinburgh

Open to BASE members.

Any organisation or individual who is interested in becoming BASE member, we're happy for you visit one of our regional meetings to get an insight into what BASE does.

For more information please contact Alistair Kerr 

email alistair.kerr@base-uk.org

The 14th EUSE Conference on Supported Employment will take place in Oslo in June 2022. The event was originally scheduled for May but had to be delayed due to Covid restrictions.

The main theme will be sustainable employment and work inclusion – How to develop and secure jobs for disabled people and people in disadvantaged situations. 

Participants attending the conference will work together to exchange practice, policy, research and ideas for future competence - and best practice development. 

The Conference is being hosted by the Norwegian Association for Supported Employment (SENO) in partnership with The National Public Employment Service (Nav) and The Competence Centre for Work Inclusion at Oslo Metropolitan University. The organisers take part in a national Network for Work Inclusion - a collaborative network for SE-practitioners, researchers and policy makers. On an international level, there are partnerships with the European Union of Supported Employment (EUSE) and the World Association for Supported Employment (WASE).

Networks and organizations are invited as well as employers, entrepreneurs, employment specialists, policy planners, researchers, and people with lived experience. 
Registration opens on February 15, and the Early Bird fee is valid until 12 March 2022, so do not miss out on this unique opportunity!

https://euse2022.org

Venue: This meeting takes place on Zoom and will start at 10am

Information and the Zoom link are available from Alistair Kerr

Venue: Brighton Waterfront Jurys Inn

Principal sponsor: Millwood Servicing Ltd and The WoodMor Foundation

Our 2021 conference is now fully booked. Read full details of the programme, speakers and workshops at www.base-uk.org/conference.

Venue: This forum will take place on Zoom and starts at 10am.

Information and the Zoom link are available from Ramsay Taylor.

Venue: This forum takes place on Zoom and will start at 10am

Information and the online link are available from Petra Kennedy

Venue: This forum will take place on Zoom and starts at 10am.

Information and the Zoom link are available from Ramsay Taylor.

Venue: This forum will take place on Teams and starts at 10am.

Information and the Teams link are available from Petra Kennedy.

Venue: This meeting takes place on Zoom and will start at 10am

Information and the Zoom link are available from Dean Atkinson

We are excited to be able to bring you a National BASE Practitioners event hosted by BASE South East Region. This free to attend event is for practitioners working in organisations that are members of BASE and operate in any region. BASE is keen to engage with service practitioners and this event is aimed at them rather than service managers.

We recognise that working on the frontline can sometimes be isolating, given the pandemic and the changes we have all had to make to the way we work then it seems timely to get together to and learn from others.

We have put together a quality, packed programme of speakers and trainers within our industry and associated sectors. They will deliver engaging and interactive workshops aimed specifically at the needs of Supported Employment frontline staff who are working directly with job seekers and employers.

Why should you attend?

• Hear from quality guest speakers and trainers

• Recharge your batteries
• Learn new ideas
• Develop your network of contacts and ‘go to people’
• Continuous professional development

This training event is only open to staff working for organisations that are members of BASE. Registrations will only be accepted if made using a work email address. Maximum or two people from each organisation.

Bookings are via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/supported-employment-practitioner-event-tickets-136795291399

Venue: This forum takes place on Zoom and will start at 10am

Information and the online link are available from Petra Kennedy

Venue: This forum takes place on Zoom and will start at 10am.

Information and the Zoom link are available from Dean Atkinson.

Venue: Online using Zoom

Presenter: Mel Walls (BASE)

Guest speakers include Martin Davies, Chair of the Supported Business Steering Group

Following the success of our June workshop, BASE is organising a similar event on Thursday 10th December, from 2 to 3.30pm. The workshop will discuss the most recent developments from the Supported Business Steering Group and seek feedback from you on:

• The operation of TESG
• The ongoing challenges of Covid-19 
• Funding for Supported Businesses from April 2020
• The roll out of phase 2 of the Proof of Concept for future funding
• Future engagement with public sector procurement opportunities

Registration is free for this event but it is open to Supported Businesses only. Registrations will only be accepted if a work email address is used when making the booking.

We will email your Zoom log-in details a couple of days prior to the workshop. We may need to limit places to 1 per organisation.

Book now  

This free to attend event is for practitioners working in organisations that are members of BASE and operate across our Midlands region. BASE is keen to engage with service practitioners and this event is aimed at them rather than service managers.

We recognise that working on the frontline can sometimes be isolating and hope that this event will be the launch of what will become the BASE Midlands Practitioners Network, an opportunity for people involved in our sector to get together and meet with like-minded people.

Given the pandemic and the changes we have all had to make to the way we work then it seems really timely to take a little time out and get together to share ideas and learn from each other.

Why should you attend?

• Represent your service and promote the work you are doing
• Meet with people who experience the same challenges
• Share success stories and develop solutions together
• Hear from guest speakers
• Develop your network of contacts and ‘go to people’
• Continuous professional development

This training event is only open to staff working for organisations that are members of BASE. Registrations will only be accepted if made using a work email address.

Bookings can be made through Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/base-midlands-practitioner-event-tickets-125500706993

Programme

2:00 Welcome Dean Atkinson (BASE Midlands)

2:10 BASE engagement with service practitioners Huw Davies (CEO, BASE)

2:20 Workshop - 3 ways to stand out from the crowd when calling employers Audrey Bodman (Outshine Telephone Training & Consultancy)

2:50 Comfort break

3:00 Workshop - Making the most of social media Gillian Parker (BASE)

3:30 Workshop – Supported Employment in a brave new world  Kathy Melling (BASE)

4:20 Review and close Dean Atkinson

Venue: This forum takes place on Zoom and starts bat 10am.

Information and the Zoom link are available from Dean Atkinson.

• Public Sector Rate: £389.00
• Private Sector Rate: £575.00
• Voluntary Sector Rate: £315.00

The public sector has an important role in setting an example for other sectors in creating a truly diverse and inclusive workplace. Only then, by sharing best practice originating from the public sector will wider change occur in all forms of employment. At this event delegates will hear of leading initiatives from public institutions and the third sector alike. Providing visible disabled leadership, training and educating staff of the challenges disabled people face and pertinently, discussing the appropriate manner in which to support those with disabilities and long-term mental health conditions in the workplace.

At this conference, chaired by Julia Green (BASE Chair), attendees will hear updates from both the sectors on the current state of play for disabled employees and from ACAS on the legal implications of harassment and discrimination in the workplace. This will be complemented by case studies from across the public sector on creating a work environment in which disabled people feel truly welcome and supported.

Booking details: https://www.governmentevents.co.uk/event/disability-awareness-visibility-in-the-workplace/

Venue: Central Edinburgh, Live streamed
Cost: £325 to £595+vat

Holyrood Insight’s second Employability in Scotland Conference will explore the impact of COVID-19 on the workforce with an estimated 750,000* employees registered on the jobs Retention Scheme. Speakers include BASE NEC member, Alistair Kerr. 

Considering the achievements and opportunities of the Government’s flagship policy, Fair Start Scotland, we will review how employers can respond to the health crisis and what support is available at both a national and local level. 

You will hear innovative strategies that are helping to recover Scotland’s economy including utilising working from home, developing productivity and creating new opportunities.Gain insight from key stakeholders on the support projects designed to bridge the disability employment gap, reduce youth unemployment, reintegrate recovering individuals, and stimulate the social enterprise sector.

https://www.holyroodinsight.com/event/3467/Employability_in_Scotland__A_One_Day_Conference

This meeting will take place on Zoom and is open to all BASE members in the Midlands.

Details and log-in: Dean Atkinson

Venue: This forum will be held on Zoom. Joining instructions from David Stenning.

Information: David Stenning

Presenter: Huw Davies (BASE)

What's working well with the Access to Work programme and what needs improving? 

We are in discussions with DWP about the Access to Work programme and need your support to highlight the issues faced by providers. This consultation session will give an overview of work to date and seek your views on potential solutions to solve the problems faced around:

• Communication with advisors, third party consent and the role of appointees
• Payment rates and advisors seeking copies of staff payslips
• Application and renewal processes
• job coaching and supported internships

Registration is free for this event but it is open to BASE members only. Registrations will only be accepted if a work email address is used. We will email your Zoom log-in details a couple of days before this event. We are limiting places to 2 per organisation.

Booking information: Eventbrite

Venue: This forum will be held on Zoom. Joining details from Ramsay Taylor.

Information: Ramsay Taylor

Venue: This forum will be on Zoom. Contact Alex for details.

Information: Alex Seddon

Presenter: Andrea Randall-Smith (Little Gate)

Little Gate has always been a supportive, hands on and person centred Supported Employment Organisation.  The pandemic has meant we had to find digitally safe and secure means to communicate and engage with the LD and Autistic community we serve.  We will explain how we assessed and changed our working practices quickly working together to deliver Supported Employment support in a different way; through Zoom, Facebook and telephone contact. 

Booking information: Eventbrite

Venue: This forum will be on Zoom. Contact Rachel for details.

Information: Rachel Jones

Venue: Online Zoom meeting

Information and link via Dean Atkinson