When:

13th May 2009, 06:00PM

Where:

Demos, 3rd Floor Magdalen House, 136 Tooley St, London SE1 2TU

Professor Tanya Byron - Psychologist & author of the Byron Review

Professor Judy Dunn - The Good Childhood Enquiry

Emma-Jane Cross - Chief Executive, Beat Bullying
Richard Reeves - Director, Demos

Gaby Hinsliff - Political Editor, the Observer (Chair)

Demos is delighted to present a panel debate on how to develop character in young people, to launch our new Capabilities Programme.

Are today's younger generation truly in moral crisis? Does the state have a role in developing values in children and young people? And should families, schools, and communities be doing more to develop 'character' and values in young people? Tanya Byron, Judy Dunn, Emma-Jane Cross, and Richard Reeves will debate these questions in a discussion chaired by Gaby Hinsliff.

This event marks the launch of Demos' new Capabilities Programme, which will explore the skills, development and learning of children and young people in Britain today - and particularly how public policy can best support schools, families, and communities in developing the set of ‘character traits’ vital to social and professional success.

RSVP here if you would like to attend. The event will run from 6.30pm to 8pm, with wine and other refreshments served from 6pm.

Please contact events@demos.co.uk or 0207 367 6333 for additional information or to inform us of any access needs.


The Capabilities Programme is generously supported by our lead partner, Action for Children, and partners Creative Partnerships, the Helen Hamlyn Trust and YMCA England.