LGAChildren

Updates from the Local Government Association's Children and Young People team.

[Local Government Association (LGA) @LGAcomms]

Sponsor #NCASC25. We have a range of silver sponsor packages available offering exclusive opportunities, including your branding on the dedicated conference app & attendee badge.

Find out more: https://t.co/AkcFrnkns6

#ADASS #ADCS #SocialCare #LocalGov #ChildrensServices

[Local Government Association (LGA) @LGAcomms]

Book for #NCASC25 for those who want to shape #childrensservices & #adultsocialcare, #education, #publichealth & more

Join leaders, directors & policymakers for 3 days of insight, learning & collaboration

Register: https://t.co/0etLDnYThC

#ptnrscarehealth #SocialCare #LocalGov

[LGAChildren @LGAChildren]

@CharlesAPugsley @LeicsCountyHall You might find our guide for new Lead Members for Children's Services helpful in your new role! https://t.co/u55cOD3H0E

[Local Government Association (LGA) @LGAcomms]

Today, Ruth Stanier (LGA) and Andy Smith (ADCS) gave oral evidence to the Children’s Wellbeing & Schools Bill Committee.

They welcomed the Bill and underlined the importance of proper implementation to make children’s wellbeing a top priority.

1/2

[LGAChildren @LGAChildren]

Calling all councillors & council officers! Join us online on 21 Jan (2:30pm-4pm) to share ideas & hear good practice around co-designing effective early help offers with children & young people. Free to LGA members: https://t.co/iIhyViNjee

[Local Government Association (LGA) @LGAcomms]

For our final plenary session for day one of #NCASC24 we welcomed Minister for Children and Families @JanetDaby, who joined chair of our Children and Young People's Board @shah_arooj and Andy Smith from @ADCStweets. 1/2

[LGAChildren @LGAChildren]

Inspiring presentation from Matt Clayton of @coventrycc outlining their impressive work to support reunification of children in care with their families #ncasc24

[LGAChildren @LGAChildren]

Brilliant to hear from members of the Young People’s Benchmarking Forum about key messages from care experienced young people - clear, powerful messages. #ncasc24 Read “In Their Own Words” here: https://t.co/9zKMOMMmC1

[LGAChildren @LGAChildren]

A packed hall at #ncasc24 to hear about the Families First for Children pathfinders

[LGAChildren @LGAChildren]

@shah_arooj The LGA’s Vision for Children, Young People & Families sets out the LGA’s ambitions for younger residents, focussing on love, fun, learning, safety & health https://t.co/1a3DpD2vJo #ncasc24

[LGAChildren @LGAChildren]

Our Board Chair @shah_arooj is opening #ncasc24. She starts by thanking delegates for their work across children’s services, from child protection & SEND to youth justice & early years

[LGAChildren @LGAChildren]

.@shah_arooj highlights the importance of listening to children and young people as we develop services, and urges colleagues to read recently published guidance on engaging care experienced people https://t.co/wI3fE8ziP8 #ncasc24

[Local Government Association (LGA) @LGAcomms]

Councils need 13,000 more children's social workers in the next decade to meet rising demands.

On the first day of #NCASC24 we’re calling for Govt to develop a workforce strategy & invest in preventative services 👇

https://t.co/yXLSPLSzMM

[LGA Wellbeing @LGAWellbeing]

Councils agree with the Government that “every child should believe that success belongs to them”; this LGA vision sets out where we want to go and how councils and the Government can work together as partners to make it happen.🧒👧👶

@LGAChildren

https://t.co/YnqhqH3VTV

[LGAChildren @LGAChildren]

📢 Join our webinar: Breaking Down Barriers to Early Education - 2nd December @ 3pm. Exploring research on accessing early years entitlements for disadvantaged families and allowing you to learn from the researchers and councils. https://t.co/Rnywzxfgl0

[LGAChildren @LGAChildren]

ICYMI: We commissioned research exploring the experience of girls and young women involved in violence.

The report draws on the lived experience of young women and practitioners, explores what works and recommendations for change.
👇
https://t.co/GlMsPd4dER

[Local Government Association (LGA) @LGAcomms]

Last week, we heard from the fantastic @FatimaWh1tbread at the #LGAConf24, who shared her experience of being in care and spoke powerfully about what more is needed to support care leavers.

#CareLeaversWeek #Localgov

🧵1/2

[Local Government Association (LGA) @LGAcomms]

We're delighted the 'Make a difference: Work for your local council' campaign is now live!

There has never been a more important time for a recruitment drive in the local government sector.

Full details here: https://t.co/jpYb1gQ074

#LocalGov #MakeADifference #LocalCouncilJobs

[LGAChildren @LGAChildren]

A lovely video by @fosterplymouth ❤️ To talk to your local council about becoming a foster parent, visit https://t.co/VjzDj33Pau #fostering

[fosterforplymouth @fosterplymouth]

The wait is over. We are proud to share our brand-new short film, Everything.

If fostering is something you’ve thought about before, or if it’s completely new to you, please take the time to watch the 4-minute film by visiting: https://t.co/7Dqd0pQqhW

[Local Government Association (LGA) @LGAcomms]

#CareLeaversWeek is a chance to celebrate young people's care experience and share ways in which they are being supported by #LocalGov.

Thank you to @Merton_Council for agreeing to be a part of our new Step Ahead video 👇

https://t.co/HueYXKgVT3

🧵1/2