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. Again and again I see how managers who make space for reflection, who share their experience and support each other see the benefits, find it impactful. These discussions need to be supported including to understand how this time supports well being and enables people to work effectively.

Thought provoking as always: the challenges of being a parent and therefore how important is training and ongoing support for foster carers. Also the need for social workers to be well, to look after themselves. And ending with Lemm’s positivity about social work just now ‘exciting’

@walkthewalk.bsky.social thanks to all the volunteers for their support and encouragement all along the Moonwalk route. What a brilliant night, great route, buildings pink for us and snacks to keep us going! Thanks to all the team.

Insightful as always, informed by your work to support children and young people. Let’s hope as you say that this storytelling does drive action.

Adolescence: ‘I left the No 10 roundtable with a sense of optimism.’ | The Children's Society A week ago, The Children's Society was invited to 10 Downing Street for a roundtable meeting chaired by the Prime Minister Keir Starmer to discuss the recent Netflix series Adolescence. Since its rele...

A week on from @childrenssociety.bsky.social visit to 10 Downing St to talk @netflix.com Adolescence series I’ve written a blog to share my reflections

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This programme has sparked so many discussions. It’s so good to hear you had this opportunity to reflect on these issues and explore solutions. So positive that you were able to share TCS’s learning from listening to and supporting young people and with the passion you always bring to this work.

Collage of four photos - all outside the black front door of no. 10 Downing Street. Each photo has: 1. Picture of Sarah outside the door; 2. Picture of Nerys & Sarah outside the door 3. Picture of Nerys outside the door and 4. A second picture of Nerys and Sarah outside the door!

Proud to stand alongside expert manager Sarah Simpkin from @childrenssociety.bsky.social East at no. 10 Downing St. We attended a roundtable chaired by the PM focused on the issues raised in Netflix Adolescence series & appreciated the recognition of the complexity & agreement there is no single fix

‘A life in the day of’ - the video A Life in the Day Of’ - Simon Armitage’s ode to the Probation Service

A Life in the Day Of - the video #probation
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Powerful, emotional and thought provoking. Seeing the impact of restorative justice and how it can support victims and enable rehabilitation. Brilliant cast telling this true story, challenging us to think about forgiveness and change.

Always thought provoking. Highlighting what is needed to enable relational practice.

Pause for thought on what we mean by participation.

Stories of Impact: No Wrong Door - Innovation Unit North Yorkshire’s innovative No Wrong Door model works differently, and has improved the lives of over 1,000 young people and families.

We work with partners to develop #ChildrensSocialCare innovations like North Yorkshire’s ‘No Wrong Door’, which

💰 Avoided costs
🚀 Improved outcomes for young people
👥 Reduce the number of young people coming into care

Find out more:
www.innovationunit.org/projects/sto...

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Highlighting the importance of enduring relationships. ‘we all need a tribe.. we are all social creatures’. Pause for thought on many issues including the use and impact of social media.

New episode out now! In this episode Matt and Hannah chat with Josh MacAlister MP about what progress he has seen since he chaired the Independent Review of Children's Social Care, his vision when he founded Frontline, and the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill💗

Jessie and I welcomed the opportunity to reflect on the Always Hope journey.

Always Hope: Bringing innovative change to complex systems The Relational Social Work Podcast · Episode

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Love this summary of some fantastic looking work with young people focussed on mental health 🎨

"We are here for the young people who need us, but we passionately hope to work ourselves out of a job. "Each of our charities brings experience, evidence, creativity, innovation, and solutions to the table. In many cases, these are rooted in over a century of public service and fuelled by millions of citizens who stand with us and invest in our work with their time, money and voice." Mark Russell, Chief Executive of The Children's Society. Photo of Mark on a yellow background, with the SMK logos.

As part of the important conversation about the future of the charity sector and its relationship with Government and business, @markrusselluk.bsky.social writes about how deep and lasting change is a long-term, collective effort: smk.org.uk/essays/were-... #ForcesForGood #CharityReformGroup

. Again and again I see the value of reflective practice in different organisations. People sharing, learning and providing each other with support. It’s a privilege to facilitate these discussions, to support people coping in tough environments. Their optimism and passion is inspiring.

. Reflecting today on Always Hope, Innovation Unit’s journey with partners. Sharing what we learnt in testing new approaches to support care experienced young adults given prison sentences. Great to be in this first season of the Relational Social Work Podcast.