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@ashward50.bsky.social

Just a guy trying to navigate life. CoG at a UTC and a Secondary. Sit on the Grants Panel for Diabetes UK, occasionally pitch up & talk for the Steve Morgan Foundation. Dad x2

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As the news is filled with support for students, I’m delighted to say the schools I support go above/beyond in helping those with additional needs, young carers, or conditions like T1D, championed by Chris Vince MP

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31.08.2025 07:28 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Belatedly-posted. 1st of its kind in-school event for parents, students and staff dealing with T1D.

More work to do across all school settings, and more planned at BMAT. Thanks to @diabetesuk.bsky.social @stevemorganfdn.bsky.social

19.08.2025 07:16 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Afternoon Alastair. Could you do a piece on the Lost Boys TF? Eloquent and erudite (as always) when on @bbc5live.bsky.social today

24.07.2025 10:49 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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In March alone, an Ofsted inspection, only school in UK to be represented at Young Carers’ Awareness Day, only school in the town to take part in National Youth Strategy Town Hall, an innovative event organised for #T1D students, families & staff

#positivegovernance

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06.04.2025 20:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I am so sorry… Forgive me!

05.04.2025 10:46 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Whilst I (presumably) understand the LTL ethos, its negative language could be misinterpreted by others as β€˜lowering standards.’ Needs careful positioning so parents and pupils (and schools) work to high expectations.

05.04.2025 10:23 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Young carers drive home their call for more breaks on Young Carers Action Day Young carers push for more breaks, meeting MPs and sharing their stories on Young Carers Action Day. Discover their call for better support and wellbeing.

Proud to Chair the only school represented on the Young Carers β€˜decision makers’ bus this week.

Student voice makes a difference at Mark Hall Academy… and just one difference made in 4yrs of incredible change.

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#youngcarers
#chrisvincemp

14.03.2025 20:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Is the welcome letter to the school governor handbook I created 4yrs ago.

Meeting a parent today, listening to their remarkable circumstances, proved to me once again that by giving time, empathy & support, we can play a small part in helping transform a young person’s life for the better πŸ₯Ί

27.02.2025 23:24 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Deleted my account a while back. It’s not a good place, and that’s an understatement.

02.02.2025 20:31 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

PEXs are up 100+%, IRPs are up 300% in Essex.
Before I became a CoG, I had no idea if the challenges for students, as well as the school. I’ve spoken to EAs, MPs & others about the issues - there’s no joined up answer. Circumstances, parenting & social issues all contribute considerably

02.02.2025 20:28 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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