This event is for Professional Practice Consultants (PPCs). We welcome you to join us for a day of PPC discussion, interaction, and learning. Explore the evolving nature of the PPC role, including key duties and expectations. Stay updated with the most recent changes in practices and standards within the field.
Forum details:
Date: 13 October 2026
Time: 10.00 – 16.00 (All timings are approximate; the day is designed to provide space for discussion and exploration, and trainers will work with the needs of participants.)
Location: Online live via Zoom, the joining link and instructions and the learning materials will be sent to you nearer the Forum date.
Please note: you need to be a trained Professional Practice Consultant to attend this forum.
Forum programme
| Welcome and introduction to the day |
| PPC Update – Helen Anthony |
| A recap on aspects PPCs need to know about Legal Aid to support their consultees through accreditation and beyond – Andrea Boutcher |
| PPC Reforms/ Legal Aid |
| AI/SARs – Elaine and Simon Richardson |
| Working with consultees to use the FMSB Screening and assessment Guidance and Resource Toolkit – Denise Ingamells |
| Supporting consultees working with third parties (professional and non-professional) in mediation part 1 – Mary Raymont |
| Small groups scenarios working with third parties |
| Reflection questions and roundup of the day |
Testimonials:
“The content of the day was useful and interesting and there is a lot to reflect on”.
“Good Interesting to hear from a wide range of people with experience”.
“The speakers on SAR rules and DV were very good. Very knowledgeable and clear in their delivery”.
Meet the trainers:
Elaine Richardson
Elaine has worked as a family solicitor for over twenty-five years. She is a collaborative practitioner and accredited child inclusive mediator. Elaine supervises mediators and…
Mary Raymont
Mary Raymont has been a family law solicitor for 31 years and a family mediator for 25 years. During this time Mary was head of the family team at a legal 500 law firm in…
Denise Ingamells
Denise Ingamells qualified as a Family Mediation Council Accredited Mediator in 2002 and as a Professional Practice Consultant in 2005. She is also qualified to deliver Child Inclusive Mediation…
Meet our faculty:
Our trainers lead our courses, design course objectives and content and delivers it to delegates, supporting delegates in their learning every step of the way…
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