DECKACY Annual Update Event
Community, Education and Neurodiversity
Monday 19 January · 5.00pm – 7.00pm · Brian Jackson House, Huddersfield HD1 5JP
Tickets
deckacy.org.uk/events
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Welcome
- Purpose of the evening and shared values
- Reflection on progress since last annual event
- Importance of collaboration and community
Agenda
- DECKACY update and direction
- Community infrastructure and wellbeing
- Education and workforce pathways
- Questions, reflection and next steps
Shared Milestones
- Eco Fresh Laundry Hub community collaboration
- Launch of Neuro Learn Online Register
- NeuroCoach bursary and workforce development
George Matheson
CEO, DECKACY
- Achievements since last annual event
- Why partnership driven delivery matters
- Vision for DECKACY’s next phase
June Abbott
Founder and CEO, Eco Fresh Laundry Hub
- Cost of living, isolation and community wellbeing
- Vision for a café, laundry, crèche and training hub
- Invitation to join the community engagement initiative
Lane Anthony
Creator of the DDP philosophy
- Dynamic Development Plan as a philosophy, not a fix
- Strength first, not deficit led education
- NeuroCoach programme and ladders of success
Doreen Sinclair McCollin
Headteacher, Elevated Futures Education
- 35 plus years in education and lived practice
- Thank DECKACY for NeuroCoach bursary support
- First school built on the DDP philosophy
Next Steps
- Stay connected with partner organisations
- Support community and education initiatives
- Share learning and build pathways together
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