Laura Roberts

Noah’s Pattern Place is more than just a story, it’s a step toward building communities where every child can shine.

#PowerBoostAcademy #NoahsPatternPlace #InclusiveBooks #AllyshipMatters #NeurodiversityCelebrated

Allyship is about noticing when someone might need a little support, choosing kindness, and making sure everyone belongs. These small acts of inclusion can transform classrooms, playgrounds, and friendships.

The adventure doesn’t stop when the story ends. Each book includes a Power Boost section which is packed with tips, strengths, and ideas for children, parents, and teachers. One of the most important parts? Learning how to be an ally.

Noah sees the world in patterns, in sounds, colours, shapes, and routines. What might feel different to others is what makes him unique. His story shows that our differences are not problems to solve, but superpowers to celebrate.

Coming soon -Noah’s Pattern Place.
A story about autism, strengths and understanding. Every child deserves to feel seen, heard, and celebrated. That’s why we created our new Power Boost Academy series
#PowerBoostAcademy #InclusiveBooks #AllyshipMatters #NeurodiversityCelebrated

Screenshot of journal article titled: “Autistic Adults’ Experiences Seeking and Receiving Support for Mental Health and Suicidal Thoughts and Behavior” by Wilson et al (2025).

Research by @xspcyau.bsky.social et al (2025) shows that miscommunication and misunderstandings between autistic adults and service providers are barriers to autistic adults seeking and receiving support for mental health and suicidality

FREE until 20th June

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WaitingWell is an online, holistic initiative designed to support individuals on neurodiversity waiting lists across the UK. The programme seeks to support people (all ages), by offering practical information, evidence-based strategies and meaningful support both before and after a diagnosis.

I shared waitingwell.co.uk with some wonderful carers who I met tonight. They fed back how easy it was to navigate the site. They found exactly what they wanted to quickly, they liked that it helps children and adults waiting for or post assessment. WaitingWell is an online, holistic initiative. 🥰

Great afternoon with social care and health colleagues discussing new specialist provision across Bath, Swindon & Wiltshire ICB #learningdisability #autism @wiltscouncil.bsky.social @swindoncouncil.bsky.social

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Our new Social Work, Cats & Rocket Science book is out in April. The perfect gift to order now on this Valentines weekend, after the Christmas expense, before Ramadan, and to enjoy with your Easter chocolate, or something…

Pre order link here waterstones.com/book/the-socia…

Laura Roberts on LinkedIn: #lovewhereyouwork Huge congratulations to all my colleagues in Adult Social Care. So pleased that CQC rated Wiltshire Council as GOOD in our recent inspection. CQC recognised…

Congratulations to all my colleagues, CQC rated Wiltshire Council Adult Social Care as GOOD in our recent inspection, they recognised the efforts of all our colleagues who go above & beyond. I’m always impressed by everyone’s commitment to serve our communities.

PMLD Link's first Webinar - February 2025!

A free informative session focused on profound and multiple learning disabilities designed to enhance your knowledge and skills (for family carers, advocates or professionals)

Sign up here: tinyurl.com/ye22bwpn

I’m waiting for my copy to arrive in the post. Excited to read Matt’s new book. I won’t be sharing my copy, you can order a copy on the following link amzn.eu/d/1yItvki If it’s half as great as the gent himself it’ll be a blooming brilliant read 🥰

How can Ofsted conceptualise ‘vulnerability’ in its work within the education and social care sectors? New dates added | Research in PracticeFacebook_SimpleTwitter_SimpleLinkedInMailLinkedInShare_Outl... We want to hear from professionals at all levels to learn how providers are meeting the needs of vulnerable children, learners and young people.

@eyalliance.bsky.social Hi! We’re doing a project for Ofsted, helping them redefine ’vulnerability’. We want to hear from professionals across England and the early years focus group is 23 Jan. More info & sign/up is here: www.researchinpractice.org.uk/children/new... Please share widely, thanks!

Fantastic, congratulations 🙌 🥰

Fantastic, congratulations 👏🥰

Absolutely, thank you to all our out of hours social care colleagues who will be working to ensure that people are safe and needs are met over the festive period.

Preparation for adulthood arrangements in local areas: a thematic review

A 'thematic review' so I won't have a go for it telling us what we already know. Lots here on the 'cliff edge' move from child to adult support, inadequate education care and health plans and systemic barriers. And the local govt holy grail of 'joined up' work #SENDsky

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The flu jab is free for people with a learning disability. You can get it to prevent being ill. Talk to your doctor #StayWellThisWinter

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"Valued and prioritised." SEND judgement on Wiltshire services and support is published - Wiltshire Council "Children and young people with SEND are valued and prioritised in Wiltshire."

My colleagues in Wiltshire Council have received the top grade for SEND and also an 'Outstanding' Ofsted result for our work with families and children in the last four years.

Find out more 👉 orlo.uk/tX9oU

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Today I had the pleasure of facilitating a networking event between #adultsocialcare and #LDHealth colleagues. My heart is warmed, we talked about things we can do to ensure we are co-ordinated, that barriers are minimised & how we can work together to achieve amazing things and support people 🥰

Today we celebrate #IDPD2024 with the theme "Amplifying the Leadership of Persons with Disabilities for an Inclusive & Sustainable Future." Let’s build a world where leadership knows no barriers & disabled voices lead the way.
#LeadershipWithoutBarriers #AmplifyDisabilityLeadership #NoOneLeftBehind

The 2025 World Social Work Day Theme Announced The International Association of Schools of Social Work, the International Council of Social Welfare and IFSW have jointly announced the 20225 World Social Work Day theme:‘Strengthening Intergener

Brilliant to see that the theme for next year's World #SocialWork day is intergenerational solidarity; intergenerational relationships are crucial to wellbeing for all www.ifsw.org/the-2025-wor...

I'm totally OK with being called woke. It just means that I'm showing off my green flags. Happy to follow others with green flags.

#woke

Honoured to have attended the WPCC event this morning to talk about our Transitions Passport, and how we are looking to improve things across Wiltshire. Inspirational people everywhere I looked, I truly love my job #humbled #socialwork #carers
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Fixing Adult Social Care’s Plumbing and Wiring - IMPOWER Drawing on good practice, this report includes self-assessment and practical tips for achieving Social Care Future’s vision of ‘good lives at home’.

Our report for @socialcarefuture.bsky.social Fixing Adult Social Care’s Plumbing and Wiring is here #NCASC24
What councils are learning about creating change through coproduced leadership, simple and human systems, and coproduced commissioning & direct payments
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We’re in the process of co-producing the next edition and the tools we are also developing should enhance the Wiltshire offer further. Would be happy to talk through with you once we have progressed. 😊

I wonder if we could catch up after NCASC event, and share current focus and developments? 😊

Thanks Mary, this is my experience too. I’m looking at including capacity & decisions / finances too. I appreciate your feedback and any suggestions 😊

This was developed in the service that I manage 🥰 It’s the co-produced guide for young people in and across Wiltshire. We’re pulling together something to enhance the guide for parent/carers. Thanks for sharing 😊