26 September 2008 - FAB CONFERENCE - Feeding Young Minds - Nairn (Highlands)

Nutrition in Childhood - Meeting the Challenge

• How can we explain children's worsening behaviour and the escalation in 'special needs' pupils?

• Do fast-foods and high-speed lifestyles conflict with our genetic make-up?

• What are the consequences for the next generation and who's influencing them?

• Mental health problems are rising as fast as rates of obesity and diabetes. What's the solution?

What are the links between diet, brains and behaviour and the implications for policy and practice? Keep up-to-date - hear the latest evidence from leading experts.

Who should attend

EDUCATION PROFESSIONALS | HEALTH PROFESSIONALS | LOCAL AUTHORITY STAFF | POLICY MAKERS | CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM | VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS | CATERERS | PARENTS | CARERS | MEDIA

(to be advertised on the Health Promoting Schools website - Events at www.healthpromotingschools.co.uk)

Food and Behaviour Research is a registered CPD provider with Learning and Teaching Scotland (LTS).

Programme

• Dr Alex Richardson - Food and Behaviour: An overview

• Dr Paul Clayton - Dietary changes and their implications - past, present and future

• Dr Alex Richardson - Omega-3 for behaviour, learning and mood: what's the real evidence?

• John Illingworth - Promoting mental wellbeing in schools - a view from the front line

• Sue Palmer - Dealing with the marketing maelstrom and other toxic influences

• David Rex - Encouraging healthy eating in schools and other organisations: practical tips and guidance

• David Rex - Dietary strategies for special needs: children with ADHD, autism and related conditions

About our speakers

Dr Paul Clayton, Fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine; independent nutrition consultant; designs clinical trials for nutritional therapies in hospitals and gives lectures on nutrition and health to public and professionals. His book 'Health Defence' is a first-class source of information and education.

John Illingworth, Teacher for 33 years, 24 of those as a primary head in 3 different Nottingham schools. An NUT activist becoming National President in 2001. A member of the NUT's national working party on Teacher Mental Health. Now retired, John spends time investigating the nature, extent and causes of mental health conditions amongst teachers; identifying and promoting potential remedies and prevention strategies; raising awareness of mental health through speaking at conferences, meetings and training events. Author of the 'Crazy About Work' survey of teacher mental health in Nottingham.

Sue Palmer, Former primary head teacher, writer, expert presenter and independent consultant on primary education. Author of 'Toxic Childhood: how modern life is damaging our children . and what we can do about it' and 'Detoxing Childhood: What parents need to know to raise happy, successful children' www.suepalmer.co.uk

David Rex, Lead Dietician, NHS Highland & Healthy Eating in Schools Co-ordinator. He uses a whole school approach to food and health, as part of a multi-agency Highland Health Action Group for Integrated Children's Services. David provides Scotland's only specialist NHS dietetic clinic dealing with Autistic Spectrum Disorder and ADHD.

Dr Alex Richardson, former teacher, founder-director of FAB Research and visiting research scientist at the Universities of Oxford and Bristol. Best known for leading treatment trials of omega-3 fatty acids for child behaviour and learning, now carrying out similar research with adults and collaborative investigations of genetics and biochemical/nutritional factors in relation to behaviour, learning and mood.


We have made the cost of this event as affordable as possible:

SAVE 15% - EARLY BIRD OFFER EXTENDED

Organisations and Professionals (Education and Health Professionals, Local Authority, etc) - WAS £180 - NOW £153

Voluntary Organisations and Concessions - WAS £112 - NOW £95

Group Booking Rates available for 3 or more. Special rates for students. Contact Fiona on the number below.

FAB Associate Members (Existing members only) - £80

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