Deborah Smith

Director of External Relations for Solihull School @solsch1560. Strategic communications, development, marketing and reputation management.

[Independent Schools Council @ISC_schools]

"At Solihull, we believe that empowering pupils with AI literacy is essential."

Matthew van Alderwegen and Charles Fillingham explain how @solsch1560 is helping students and staff navigate the rapidly evolving artificial intelligence landscape https://t.co/g80lhUiPRO

[Deborah Smith @DSWordsmith]

3/3 …as well as member comms, online events and individual support…but also, sometimes, simply just a caring voice on the end of the phone for funeral directors and bereaved people when they needed it most.

[Deborah Smith @DSWordsmith]

1/3 It’s 5 years ago today that @NAFD_UK published its pandemic planning guide, written by @CrakeAlison, providing much-needed early guidance at a time when there was nothing else. More than 40,000 #funeral directors across the world downloaded it in those early weeks.

[Deborah Smith @DSWordsmith]

2/3 so proud to have been part of such a brilliant team of dedicated NAFD member volunteers, contractors & staff during COVID, operating with such clear purpose & positive, collective spirit, providing focused advocacy & insight to @GOVUK & the media on behalf of FDs everywhere…

[Deborah Smith @DSWordsmith]

Fantastic result @RCunningfox - well done!

[NAFD UK @NAFD_UK]

The Welsh Government has apologised for delays caused by the new death certificate system.

Listen to the interview on BBC Wales where NAFD’s Director of External Affairs, Rachel Bradburne highlights that the process now takes up to 3x longer than before - https://t.co/W9hK3Gwgxi

[NAFD UK @NAFD_UK]

The Welsh Government has apologised for delays caused by the new death certificate system.

Listen to the interview on BBC Wales where NAFD’s Director of External Affairs, Rachel Bradburne highlights that the process now takes up to 3x longer than before - https://t.co/W9hK3Gwgxi

[Deborah Smith @DSWordsmith]

Really pleased to end the year helping @NAFD_UK highlight the anxiety being experienced by #bereaved people due to the current delays in death certificates being issued in some parts of England and Wales. Thank you @BBCBreakfast for covering the story.

[NAFD UK @NAFD_UK]

This morning, @NAFDCEO Andrew Judd and Past President @DBarringtonFD have been on BBC Breakfast talking about the new #death certification laws that have created additional delays and anxieties for #bereaved families. watch from 07.20: https://t.co/oY6Eu4ivQi

[Deborah Smith @DSWordsmith]

This is a brilliant video @CrakeAlison - powerful & moving. I've always loved researching and writing the funeral traditions features for FDM...am now looking forward to finding out about Colombia's 'songs that say goodbye to the souls' for a future edition!

[AlisonCrake @CrakeAlison]

The FIAT-IFTA Funeral Heritage Committee recognises the importance of funeral heritage as part of intangible cultural heritage. You can watch our video here – our Funeral Heritage Report 2024 will be published in English, Spanish and Chinese. Links to follow soon 🙏🏼

[Deborah Smith @DSWordsmith]

Theo in full flight at the @waszp_uk nationals at @WPNSA during #StormLilian. 💪🏻🚀

[Deborah Smith @DSWordsmith]

@solsch1560 Congratulations!

[Deborah Smith @DSWordsmith]

@solsch1560 @EquitySch @SolSchSixthForm @solihullHM @SeanAMorgan11 @lucieray @SolDHPastoral 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻

[Mercian Marauders @MercianMaraude1]

Tomorrow promises to be one of the highlights of the #MM24 programme when the previous years boys squad come back together to train and play this years squads.

https://t.co/WGUG3xw1rP

[Deborah Smith @DSWordsmith]

@solsch1560 @SolSchTrips @visitwales Looks beautiful!

[Deborah Smith @DSWordsmith]

Fascinating insight into spying and the crown from @RoryCormac in conversation with @NickBritten.

[Sky Sports Premier League @SkySportsPL]

See you soon, Ipswich! 📈

[Black Country Radio @WeAreBCR]

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[Deborah Smith @DSWordsmith]

@GBHockey @midlands_hockey @BBCSport @FIH Good luck both squads! We’ll be watching.

[Deborah Smith @DSWordsmith]

Fabulous birthday treats, a chance to hear @Dr_jane_goodall talking about her life’s work @solsch1560 followed by Beef Wellington and a nice red cooked by @Jon00890454.

[Deborah Smith @DSWordsmith]

A beautiful, balanced & emotional watch, I’m thrilled for the team at @AWLymn that their care of #bereaved and #deceased people has been so sensitively shown. We’ve waited a long time for a programme like this. THIS is the #funeral profession I know. https://t.co/h9odd5Ihdr

[Deborah Smith @DSWordsmith]

Moving #HolocaustEducation evening @solsch1560. Privilege to listen to Auschwitz survivor Mindu Hornick, author @mikelevyuk, Kinder Transport refugee Lia Lesser, @The_ZoomComic & refugees from Ukraine & Turkish invasion of Cyprus, led by inspiring @SolihullPrep head Mark Penney.