Matthew Smitheman

Working to help the homelessness sector | innovation through technology | passion for education and youth work | often banging a drum @baquedeaxe | UTV #avfc

[Matthew Smitheman @Matt_Smi]

@DougieCritchley Fair call, but Villa also finished top 5 to secure CL football. Different conversation. Absolutely huge achievement and incredible story of Championship to Europea League champions. Not sure it can be compared with Spurs winning it and finishing 17th. Have I missed something?

[Streets Kitchen @streetskitchen]

🚨Deaths of rough sleepers in the UK have increased by 42 per cent in a year in an alarming indicator of the surging #homelessness crisis.

New research from @our_MoH found that 1,474 people died while homeless in 2023, up 12 per cent on the year before.
https://t.co/RFz10flZq7

[Homeless Link @HomelessLink]

Nearly £1bn is set to leave the homeless sector in April. Inaction will put vital services at risk & leading to a surge in homelessness

Our letter, signed by 75 of our members, calls on @RachelReevesMP to act on the cliffedge in the upcoming AutumnBudget

https://t.co/vCN4TcLJbh

[Matthew Smitheman @Matt_Smi]

The new National Homelessness Skills Framework from @HomelessLink is a hugely helpful overview of the services and roles in the homelessness sector - super useful introduction for anyone new to the sector as well as career enhancement for existing workers https://t.co/yAhjTVLhv3

[Matthew Smitheman @Matt_Smi]

So great to perform with @baquedeaxe on the streets of Notting Hill Carnival this year. Thanks @KasiaMadera for interviewing Sam on BBC news, we loved it!

[Kasia Madera @KasiaMadera]

Yesterday I interviewed Sam Alexander from @baquedeaxe on @BBCNews. Today I saw the whole band in action at #carnival #NottingHillCarnival @NHCarnivalLDN

[The i Paper @theipaper]

Opinion | Immigration impacts housing availability, but the ways it does so are complicated. Oversimplifying this issue by scapegoating asylum seekers and migrants stokes tension and incites violence

 🖋️ @Victoria_Spratt

https://t.co/wLCBQDTp8I

[Homeless Link @HomelessLink]

CHAIN annual report, just published. Highest ever recorded number of people sleeping rough in London. Ending homelessness needs to be No. 1 priority for the new government next week. #EndHomelessnessTogether https://t.co/kYAtSQChwV

[Big Issue @BigIssue]

Labour, Conservatives and Lib Dems are a mixed bag on homelessness. Whoever wins the next general election must act fast to get a grip on rising homelessness, writes @HomelessLink's @Rickviews. 📈🏚️

Read his words for the Big Issue below. ⬇️
https://t.co/FhAQWaPf0A

[Homeless Link @HomelessLink]

We will have a general election on July 4th 🗳️

Whoever forms the next government, tackling homelessness and rough sleeping must be at the top of their to do list.

@RishiSunak, @Keir_Starmer, @EdwardJDavey, our Manifesto sets out four key asks

🧵 1/6

[Matthew Smitheman @Matt_Smi]

Delighted to join the @MEAMcoalition conference today to connect with colleagues working to transform services and systems with people facing multiple disadvantages. Here to learn and share @In_FormUK with the range of brilliant participants #MDSummit24

[Homeless Link @HomelessLink]

Axeing homelessness services is a dangerous and short-sighted decision, but we estimate over 1,000 bed spaces are at risk through county council decommissioning proposals.

Reporting from @Robert_Booth on an issue facing many of our members ⬇️

https://t.co/stfkL1tHEr

[Matthew Smitheman @Matt_Smi]

The decision to ignore homelessness emergency in Spring Budget is dangerous - important piece from @Rickviews highlighting the 27% increase in rough sleeping from 2022 to 2023 https://t.co/BXJgtsA55P

[Homeless Link @HomelessLink]

"If a healthy society is judged by how it supports its most vulnerable citizens, then today’s statistics are truly shameful."

Today's Annual Rough Sleeping Snapshot shows a 27% rise in the number of people sleeping rough in 2023.

Our response ⬇️

https://t.co/XNOdOFORWp

[Matthew Smitheman @Matt_Smi]

Delighted to learn the story of how @LEOacademies have used 1:1 tech to drive ambition, success and dignity in teaching and learning. Brilliant impact report from @FionaAS and the LEO team. Plenty of rich insights for fellow @LyftaEd schools #LEOPedTechImpact 🦁

[Noel Garvey @noelgarvey_]

📸shows 40,000-the number of people we had in our 6 live lessons this year 🤯. It's been amazing to witness students discussing BIG topics from MH to the SDGs & much more. Huge thank you to all the teachers, students and fab @LyftaEd team! See you in 2024🙌 #CommunityEngagement

[Matthew Smitheman @Matt_Smi]

Such brilliant way to use @LyftaEd - providing a backdrop for pupils to reflect on their identity, community and building a sense of belonging. Top stuff @AFCoE_MAT @AlcesterStNics 👏

[Arden Forest C of E MAT @AFCoE_MAT]

Pupils @AlcesterStNics are setting themselves a fascinating challenge this Autumn to share their family heritage. All our schools subscribe to the amazing @LyftaEd where they are learning about people's lives across the planet!

[Tes magazine @tes]

‘Stories are “stickier” and more memorable vehicles than non-fiction texts for the tricky information we need pupils to learn,’ explains @AlexJQuigley as he sets out how it works in practice
https://t.co/o0VWODln7A
https://t.co/o0VWODln7A

[Schools Week @SchoolsWeek]

Update: @gilliankeegan pays tribute to Gibb. Says he 'has transformed the entire school system with a relentless drive to improve standards and outcomes for the next generation'

She adds 'many teachers up and down the country will be sad to see you go'

https://t.co/H7VcGFBD39

[Matthew Smitheman @Matt_Smi]

Great analysis from @RahulKav89 on the global challenges facing children and young people today; including how @LyftaEd can help tackle those challenges head on #SDGs #GlobalGoals #iltoday23 @leaderstoday

[Matthew Smitheman @Matt_Smi]

Inspiring talk from @mrbrothwood about the positive impact around personal development, social impact and a greater sense of belonging for students at @SherwoodAcad with @LyftaEd #iltoday23 @leaderstoday