Nigel Richardson CBE

Former DCS - now involved in all sorts of stuff - jumping back into the fray due to exasperation with this Govt and it’s quiet acceptance of child poverty 😡

[Nigel Richardson CBE @DCSLeeds]

Give this a listen if you think we need to do more helping and less assessing of children and families who are struggling: https://t.co/D3GFGBPgld

[Jon Sopel @jonsopel]

This thread is must read. The conclusion is simultaneously eye- popping and utterly predictable. The ‘peace plan’ for Ukraine delivered by the White House seems to have been translated from Russian into English. In other words it’s the Kremlin plan that Trump seems to be passing off as American, and is telling Ukraine it must accept

[Nigel Richardson CBE @DCSLeeds]

@threadreaderapp unroll

[GET A GRIP @docrussjackson]

Of course, many politicians, media barons, venture capitalists & professional propagandists know all of this, & deploy it for the goals they want to achieve - which invariably involve money & power - within the wider political strategy of 'Divide & Rule'.

https://t.co/GkJd9wfipG

[Leeds Dads @LeedsDads]

Join us 10-12 TODAY Sat 21 June for Leeds Dads & Kids Stay & Play (With Breakfast!) - our last session this year

See you @ Chapeltown Community Nursery, 53 Reginald St, LS7 3HL
FREE Veggie Breakfast!
Outdoor play!

Make new dad-pals
https://t.co/crNxXj6aYK to book - or turn up!

[Nigel Richardson CBE @DCSLeeds]

@Samfr Just so you know Sam - I put this on my ‘Secret Santa’ family wishlist and the response so far has been ‘depressing’ - your work here is done ! 👍🤣

[Nigel Richardson CBE @DCSLeeds]

@Samfr @mikercameron I’m out of touch on every bkgrd of most recent appts - Staff College report 2023? showed a 60/40 ish split? Pretty sure Newham did in 23 (I had just finished as Advisor) but have changed to someone with a social care bkgrd? Still v high turnover - agree majority but not always :)

[Nigel Richardson CBE @DCSLeeds]

@Samfr @mikercameron Hmmm - not sure you can say ‘always’ Sam - definitely ‘majority’ from a children’s social care background though.

[Nigel Richardson CBE @DCSLeeds]

@Beathhigh Friday night cheers of joy in our house as my wife completes your 1000 piece Rebus challenge ! 👍👏

[Nigel Richardson CBE @DCSLeeds]

More good stuff here from @LeedsDads 👏@Child_Leeds 👍👇

[Leeds Dads @LeedsDads]

20 dads & kids @ Leeds Dads & Kids FREE Walk!

📣 📣 My kids love it & it’s good for me too!

Can you tell where we are?
Join us for FREE SOFTPLAY this Sat 12 Oct 10-12

Little Angels SoftPlay, Beeston LS11 7DF

FREE tea & toast!
https://t.co/crNxXj6IOi to book

Make a Dad Pal!

[Nigel Richardson CBE @DCSLeeds]

Needs saying again and again. Also hats off to @MartinBarrow 👏 who has been shouting about this outrage persistently for years ! @ChildrensComm @JoshMacAlister @annelongfield @ADCStweets @1adass @CouldrickAndy @WardellR @patrickjbutler @FamilyRightsGp @TimAldridgeDCS

[Sam Freedman @Samfr]

98% of the adult cares homes closed to protect people from harm were run by for profit companies. And 90% of children's homes.

Time to end this absurdity. Core public services should not be cash cows for private equity.

[Nigel Richardson CBE @DCSLeeds]

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[Nigel Richardson CBE @DCSLeeds]

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[Leeds Dads @LeedsDads]

@BAME_HCA @ErrolMurray @lypft_perinatal @LeedsandYorkPFT Leeds Dads founder Errol Murray received Outstanding Community Award @ BAME Healthcare Awards for work with perinatal & Leeds Dads

‘They showcased their dedication to supporting an underserved group & addressing critical needs in the community’

https://t.co/vreyyFuukw

[Nigel Richardson CBE @DCSLeeds]

Agree!! Part of my top 5 ‘to do’ for children: 1)Commit to eradicating poverty as per UN report 2)Return to explicit intentions of CAct 1989 3)Put missing money back into CS’s 4)Support p’ship best practice f’work based on relational focus 5)Unlock hidden potential of ‘family’ 👍

[Sonia Sodha @soniasodha]

If Labour does not see its core mission as trying to improve the lives of some of our poorest children in good economic times or bad, what, then, is it really for?

My column on why Reeves must do something significant on child poverty in the budget.

https://t.co/Awp83D8dWR

[Nigel Richardson CBE @DCSLeeds]

@tomriordan Congratulations Tom - great opportunity and a great appointment- sending all best wishes ! 👍👏

[Nigel Richardson CBE @DCSLeeds]

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[Cathy Ashley 🟣🇺🇦 @CathyAshley]

Delightful news. #Lifelonglinks

[Nigel Richardson CBE @DCSLeeds]

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[Dez Holmes @dez_holmes]

Totally thrilled (& bit overwhelmed) to get an honorary doctorate from @SussexUni this week.
So grateful to everyone who’s supported me & @researchIP 💙❤️
If you want to see my speech it’s c.30 mins in, here: https://t.co/9nONU3dsPl
(They don’t let you keep the outfit, sadly)

[Nigel Richardson CBE @DCSLeeds]

New Govt ‘to do’ list : 1)Commit to eradicating poverty as per UN report 2)Return to explicit intentions of CAct 1989 3)Put missing money back into CS’s 4)Support p’ship best practice f’work based on relational focus 5)Unlock hidden potential of ‘family’👍

[Leeds Dads @LeedsDads]

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Join Leeds Dads Support Group’s next fundraising event - The 3 Peaks Challenge this Sat 20 July 2024!

At 0810 our team are at Pen-Y-Gent - 2100M in one day

Please donate to Anthony, Jonny, Sam & Andy to encourage them on their way!

https://t.co/IqlosjyP0j

[Nigel Richardson CBE @DCSLeeds]

And again - exactly this 👇👍👏

[Sam Freedman @Samfr]

"But education/work is the real route out of poverty..."

You know what makes it easier to do well at school or find a job? Not being hungry and cold!

[Nigel Richardson CBE @DCSLeeds]

This 👏 poverty is a political choice - taking action to eradicate it is also a key part of any serious strategy looking to reduce the numbers of children looked after by the state which in turn would save huge amounts of money & resource while improving life chances 🤔🤷‍♂️

[Sam Freedman @Samfr]

The idea that improving benefits "doesn't deal with the root causes of poverty" is one of the most perniciously bad ideas in politics.

You know what's cut pensioner poverty in half over the last 25 years? Giving them more money!

[Nigel Richardson CBE @DCSLeeds]

🙏I know you know this @yourdcsnotts but remember - the moment you think ‘job done’ that’s when the trouble starts - onwards and upwards - from good to great - always be restless for better ! 👍👏 💪