Gayle Plant

Rights and Participation worker

[Rights and Participation Service (RAPs) @RightsandPartic]

Our very first (socially distanced) team meeting & celebrating a very special person’s birthday 😀 @Emily_BCTapp

[Gayle Plant @Gayle_RAPs]

@RightsandPartic @Emily_BCTapp It was lovely to see everyone

[Gayle Plant @Gayle_RAPs]

@bigdeefletch @Bhamchildtrust Brilliant

[Emily blythe @Emilyblythe8]

Be strong now, because things will get better. It might be stormy now, but it can’t rain forever.
@RightsandPartic @BctVisitors @Laura_RAPs @Gayle_RAPs

[Rights and Participation Service (RAPs) @RightsandPartic]

Huge amount of Family Group Conference work for @Bhamchildtrust @RightsandPartic this week, meeting loads of children & young people virtually and making sure their voices are heard. Thanks @RuthDoesFGCs @EmmaLewisFGC & all the team - pleasure to work with you all as always.

[Rights and Participation Service (RAPs) @RightsandPartic]

Fantastic virtual Care Leavers Forum @RightsandPartic, YP want to be involved in @MindOfMyOwnApp, training @Bhamchildtrust newly qualified social workers & gave input on the health City Pledge (& loads of other things!). Was so great to see their passion & persistance.

[Rights and Participation Service (RAPs) @RightsandPartic]

The current times are bringing out all kind of talents! We all just wanted to say a huge thanks to everyone working so hard @Bhamchildtrust

[Rights and Participation Service (RAPs) @RightsandPartic]

That’s so lovely to hear & that you’ve had such a great experience with @Bhamchildtrust

[Rights and Participation Service (RAPs) @RightsandPartic]

@RightsandPartic are very proud to support all the participation groups - our children in care council, care leavers forum, young parents project and looking forward to launching our Young CICC (8-12) very soon - exciting!!! @Bhamchildtrust

[Rights and Participation Service (RAPs) @RightsandPartic]

Many thanks @penny_thompson 😀 @RightsandPartic @Bhamchildtrust are extremely proud of them!

[Rights and Participation Service (RAPs) @RightsandPartic]

Recent guidance for young people - keep social distancing, don’t meet in groups & don’t visit each other’s homes. Come on - we can do this!!!! Be a #stayhomesuperstar https://t.co/97ePTh7AkK

[Rights and Participation Service (RAPs) @RightsandPartic]

Lovely piece of work by ⁦@Girlguiding⁩ which includes some great feedback of what is working well for young people at the moment. https://t.co/IQl2jq6MPg

[Rights and Participation Service (RAPs) @RightsandPartic]

@RightsandPartic @Bhamchildtrust are looking for care experienced young people (14-25) to discuss proposed changes to the law on supported accommodation & independent living under 18 - the dept Ed will attend to hear you directly. Get in touch to be part of this awesome opp!

[Rights and Participation Service (RAPs) @RightsandPartic]

Great #advocacy @RightsandPartic - placement move frozen at advocates request so YPs voice can be better heard-smoother transition to new placement & great plan with YPs views & worries at the centre. Thanks to @Bhamchildtrust awesome social worker & TM for great practice!

[Gayle Plant @Gayle_RAPs]

@Maisie_BCTapp Dare to be different. You are amazing

[Rights and Participation Service (RAPs) @RightsandPartic]

So much incredible stuff this week! Supported care leaver parent at CP conference, children to be part of their CIC reviews & Family Group Conferences, prepping our CICC for 2 YP interview panels & loads more -all virtually!! @RightsandPartic @Bhamchildtrust are #Rocking

[Lara Timms @lara_timms]

Brilliant launch of our Wellbeing Forum today with Trust staff. Coming together to ensure that as an organisation, we are able to meaningfully support staff. Couldn’t be more timely - glad we had the foresight pre COVID-19! @CouldrickAndy @ChrisDevz @mkershaw_uk @Bhamchildtrust

[Rights and Participation Service (RAPs) @RightsandPartic]

Comment during @RightsandPartic visit to a residential home “It’s stupid, some people aren’t taking it seriously, the people next door to...had a bbq, it’s rubbish”. He’s 15 & completely gets it #StayHomeSaveLives @Bhamchildtrust #Bhamsbiggestfamily

[Rights and Participation Service (RAPs) @RightsandPartic]

Brilliant introduction for @RightsandPartic virtual #advocacy @Bhamchildtrust @JTurnross @DavidJString @CouldrickAndy

[Gayle Plant @Gayle_RAPs]

I send this introductory video to my BOSS the children and young people I advocate for. #RAP https://t.co/7f8GEFeZE4