Siân Wicks
CEO, ERIC
Siân has recently been appointed as new CEO ERIC. She brings both clinical and commercial experience, having spent more than 40 years in the health, social care, and education sectors. She previously served as chief executive officer of two hospices notably Haven House babies' children’s and young person's hospice. She continues as Chairman of the Board for Achieving for Children Ltd. She has held executive and chief nurse roles in the independent mental health, specialist education and adult social care sector, in addition to her clinical expertise with neonates, children and young people.
Passionate about making a difference, she has devoted her career to improving outcomes for children and young people and brings with her a strong network of connections in the children’s health, education and social care spaces.
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1 Main programme
Panel: The meaning of ‘reception readiness’ – The latest insights to support effective practice
In this session, Felicity Gillespie of Kindred Squared will share key insights from the research behind the newly published 'Starting Reception' definition and guidance, along with findings from this year's School Readiness Survey. In the discussion, Sian Wicks of ERIC will highlight the support available to schools for young children who are not yet physically ready, while Jenny Shaw of Busy Bees will share the practices implemented across their settings to prepare young children for school. Attendees will benefit from the latest insights on this critical issue in terms of both research and practice to support their work.