The upcoming 94th Quality of Childhood (QoC) Talk, will focus on how public policies for children in Europe can enhance their education, health, social protection, and overall well-being.
Government investment in children, especially in the early years, plays a crucial role in reducing child poverty and tackling inequality. This event will explore the current state of child policies in Europe, examining policy choices, funding strategies, and innovative approaches to improve the lives of children and their families.
We will also discuss proven solutions, such as the EC Guidelines on Supporting Well-Being in Schools and the School4Health Project, highlighting how European countries can bridge the gap between evidence-based practices and effective policy implementation.
Join us to discover how public policies can shape a brighter, healthier future for all children across Europe.
Hosted by:
Ewa Kopacz • Vice President and the European Parliament Coordinator on Children’s Rights
Moderation of the event:
Monika Jagiello • Administrator in the Office of the EP Coordinator on Children’s Rights
Date and Time: Tuesday 1st October 2024 from 11.00 to 12.30 CET
Hybrid Event: EP INFO – HUB & online
Programme
• 11.00 Welcoming words and opening speech
Ewa Kopacz • Vice President of the European Parliament, EP Coordinator on Children’s Rights
• 11.10 Introduction
Christopher Clouder • Chairman of Alliance for Childhood European Network Group
• 11.15 Public policies for Children in Europe – state of the art and what’s next
Dominic Richardson • Executive Director of the Learning For Well-being Foundation
• 11.30 Well-being and mental health at school – New EC Guidelines for education policymakers
Oana Felecan • European Commission DG EAC, Policy officer – Equity and wellbeing
Chiara Piccolo • Head of European Affairs of Learning for Well-being Foundation, Expert in the European Commission Expert Group on Supporting Well-being at school
• 11.45 School4Health Project – Concept and achievements
Emmi Weller • Project Officer at EuroHealthNet
• 12.00 Q&A from participants
Facilitator: Janni Nicol • Board member of the Alliance For Childhood – European Network Group
• 12.25 Closing remarks
Christopher Clouder • Chairman of Alliance for Childhood European Network Group
*To register, you are required to create an account on the EP website for security reasons.
The link to follow the debate online via Webex will be sent few days before the event.