Debbie Marks
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#notjustameeting "Family Group Conferences... when you do them well the quality of the conversation changes, the quality of the relationships" @mpratt969 #CloserToPeople #AdultFGC
More helping-less assessing #cradletocare @ChildrensComm @DonaldForr @whatworksCSC @Samsmethers @AFrazerWicks @_LisaCherry @MorEvaMarie @janetunstill @HilaryCottam @MartinBarrow @SimonJo89380575 @KevinJMak @sarahjohal1 @joolssondcc bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00…
Over the past decade, the number of newborns being taken into care has more than doubled. In some cases, this separation happens within hours of childbirth. Nigel @DCSLeeds concludes: “if we can’t get it right for newborns, who can we get it right for” bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00…
Great to hear Shadow Children's Minister @SteveReedMP extolling the benefits of family group conferences in helping keep vulnerable children safe
Camden Council and Leeds City Council are two great Labour councils that are really innovating to keep vulnerable children safe @Georgia_Gould @cllrjudithblake
It’s all about relationships
Relationships are the golden thread in children's lives. It's great to see projects like #LifelongLinks making sure children get to keep in touch with the people that matter to them.
Gonna bring some tangibles to this- How a citizen-led Family Advisory Board (in it's 5th year) can bring innovation and leadership. The confidence to follow! Why & how 300+ FGCs a year, feature big in 30% plus drop in Children looked after. Shared endeavour #WeMakeCamden
In an upcoming webinar, hear more about the work of Camden and the developments in relationship-based practice across the country with @yvettestanley18 @familygroupmeet @jameowenSW @KevinJMak – 04 Sep eventbrite.co.uk/e/relationship…
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Relationship based social work needs relationship based systems
An exploration of the development of relationship based practice in Local Authority children’s social work. Webinar hosted by the Social Care Institute for Excellence. On the day go to this web...
“The greatest failing of the care system is it often breaks rather than builds relationships” @pam_ledward speaking at Lifelong Links event at parliament today it was worth the long queue for an inspirational event @IsabelleTrowler @AdviserCare @FamilyRightsGp @coventryDCS
“Every child has a family and they can be found if we try” @stuartcarlton at Lifelong links event today - reminder that we need to try much harder to both prevent children entering care and then maintaining relationships when they do @FamilyRightsGp @coventryDCS @judejones1969
Amazing presentation by our fantastic young person today at the House of Commons. Commended by Lords, MP and Directors # Lifelong Links # WeAreDevon
Very proud of my team and their powerful presentation about the fantastic work we have been developing and delivering with the Lifelong Links Project. Moving and inspirational work. #Devon # Lifelong Links #WeAreDevon
We saw a powerful presentation from colleagues this afternoon on the impact of the Lifelong Links work undertaken in #Devon as a pilot site. A few tears in the room. They’re presenting with @FamilyRightsGp in London tomorrow too. #WeAreDevon
Today I was reminded of some amazing work that goes on with young ppl in care to help them reconnect with important ppl (Lifelong Links -@FamilyRightsGp) Also reminded that continued austerity puts these non-statutory services at risk. #WeAreDevon
Powerful read
LocalGov.co.uk - Your authority on UK local government - What I've learnt from reading my social services file ‘What social care professionals write will impact a care-experienced person’s adulthood’ #RecordWithCare localgov.co.uk/What-Ive-learn…
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What I've learnt from reading my social services file
Louise Hughes explains what impact reading her care file had on her, and calls on social workers to write their case notes with young people in mind.
True - By creating the overarching conditions for success you allow the small stuff to establish itself and grow! Within the overall @Child_Leeds strategy principle was always - “start anywhere because it will lead you everywhere” 👍@whatworksCSC @LGAChildren @gb4753 @jjllewellyn
LocalGov.co.uk - Your authority on UK local government - What I've learnt from reading my social services file ‘What social care professionals write will impact a care-experienced person’s adulthood’ #RecordWithCare localgov.co.uk/What-Ive-learn…
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What I've learnt from reading my social services file
Louise Hughes explains what impact reading her care file had on her, and calls on social workers to write their case notes with young people in mind.
A huge THANK YOU to @SaleemTariq for joining us today and working with area managers from across #Devon looking at the @Child_Leeds experience; #restorative practice; organisational context; and becoming an effective system leader. #WeAreDevon @valeriepsw1 #GoodEnoughForMyChild
Yep - such great news - so so pleased for @SaleemTariq - strong sustained humble and highly visible leadership - a key ingredient to the long term success of the @Child_Leeds story!👍👏👍👏👍👏@tomriordan @cllrjudithblake @lisamulherin @IsabelleTrowler @ChildrensComm @ADCStweets
Congratulations to @SaleemTariq on his OBE honour bestowed today. Incredible recognition for restorative leadership and all his work to make the world a more child friendly place. Canada and the whole restorative international learning community has benefited from his work!
Start treating families as though they are part of the solution; Because they are.😊 So inspired by Andy Bilson’s talk at #WSWD19 #stockportfamily
Welll done to all - great to share this developing practice. Please read the article and share #lifelonglinks #Devon
Congratulations to @SaleemTariq on his OBE honour bestowed today. Incredible recognition for restorative leadership and all his work to make the world a more child friendly place. Canada and the whole restorative international learning community has benefited from his work!
Our submission, drawing on evidence & findings from the Care Crisis Review, to the @HouseofCommons Public Accounts Committee inquiry into Transforming Children's Social Care & the @NAOorguk report on Pressures on Children's Social Care parliament.uk/business/commi…
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