Tony Holmes

Celebrating excellence in children and families social work .. views are my own

[Tony Holmes @TonyHolmesISW]

@dez_holmes .... and to be fair the ‘virtual Dez’ was just as fab and inspiring as ever, going to be honest though ... still prefer the ‘real thing’ lol 😄thanks so much for speaking at our SW conf @DN_Child great to share our risky adolescent behaviors #runningthroughfieldsofwheat 😂😂

[Tony Holmes @TonyHolmesISW]

@Rashidabaig2 @nickpendry1 @NickiShaw68 @nanabonsu @WardellR @NimalJude Amazing news so pleased for you !!

[City of Doncaster Council @MyDoncaster]

Do you have a WORRY MONSTER in your home? 👾

With schools returning next week after such a long time away, it’s more important than ever that we spot when our little ones are anxious or worried, especially if it’s about them going back to school 😪

https://t.co/Is7gaymIDo

[Tony Holmes @TonyHolmesISW]

@pamstancarr @CSPR_Panel @markowers73 @mepham_julie @belinda_cashman Yep signed up ...👍

[Tony Holmes @TonyHolmesISW]

@mepham_julie @SharonLMartin1 On it ... like minds @mepham_julie

[Tony Holmes @TonyHolmesISW]

@pamstancarr @RichardDevineSW @_MGFT Thanks for sharing this @pamstancarr and thanks @RichardDevineSW some really important issues raised here, so important to recognise the impact of trauma and to understand parents and parenting holistically

[James Thomas @JamesThomas1972]

86 days since instruction to lockdown, with innovation & agility continuing to drive good practice. Today @PSWDCSTrust hosted our 7th lunchtime learning event on MSTeams. Powerful contributions from those involved in the local BLM movement. A moment to pause, reflect & listen.

[PCFSW Network @PCFSWNetwork]

Our statement and intial reflections about the death of George Floyd & #BlackLivesMatter
As a profession dedicated to justice, equity and equality we stand in indignation & in peaceful protests & support the urgent need for action, rethink and reform:
https://t.co/nwdiVqNMPx

[Tony Holmes @TonyHolmesISW]

@_katfish86 @pamstancarr @TrustFostering @DN_Child Now that’s commitment @_katfish86 👍🤣!

[Tony Holmes @TonyHolmesISW]

@_katfish86 @pamstancarr @TrustFostering Great idea, great to try new things #innovation it’s in the @DN_Child DNA! ... any other teams out there want to give it a go or doing something else similar let us know, #sharethelearning

[Tony Holmes @TonyHolmesISW]

Yes! Once in a generation a moment comes, and this is one such moment, our time to stand together and be the change

[Pauline Turner @HullCCpauline]

Taking this opportunity to become the change we want to see. Make the most of 2020 despite the difficulty of our challenges.

[Yvette Stanley 🌈💙💜 @YvetteStanley18]

Important insights into secure children's homes. These homes have worked hard during #Covid19UK but we urgently need more #therapeutic provision as too many children are waiting to have there welfare and wider needs met. @Ofstednews @ADCStweets @PCFSWNetwork #socialcare

[a j hood @ajhood24]

Great to be part of @DN_Child and @TeamDoncaster1 CCE operational board today, running virtually, but with focus on children’s needs, safeguarding and disruption of exploiters. More than ever it’s important to be aware, see it, recognise it, report it. It’s everybody’s business

[Claudia Megele @claudiamegele]

Great meeting with @PCFSWNetwork regional chairs today. I'm so inspired by the great work & dedication of all PSWs & social workers. These are exceptional times and you have been more than exceptional. So thank you for all you do & have a great & well-deserved weekend. 🙏🌈❤️❤️

[Carol Sibley @PCFSWRotherham]

@claudiamegele @PCFSWNetwork The Network is a powerful body of strong innovative social workers, in a position to challenge and change the status quo to improve the working practice for our social workers. Never forget that every PSW represents their LA social workers, and the sphere of influence is immense.

[Carol Sibley @PCFSWRotherham]

@rmbc_LAcademy @JoMacca3 @NabeelHussain__ @PSWDCSTrust

[City of Doncaster Council @MyDoncaster]

In November 1970, officials in Oregon, USA decided to blow up a rotting whale carcass. The whole thing went horribly wrong.

Why do we bring this up? Well, this story can teach us 3 things about #coronavirus ⬇️

[Tony Holmes @TonyHolmesISW]

@MyDoncaster Brilliant! One of the best social media posts I've seen on coronavirus, made a really serious point ... well 3 points and funny with it!! Well done @mydoncaster

[Claudia Megele @claudiamegele]

.@PCFSWNetwork have been working with PSWs, BASW, and DfE to share experiences of frontline staff & how people are coping & to support continuity of services. Raising awareness of great work #socialwork ers doing; It is important they are supported and can practice safely.

[Tony Holmes @TonyHolmesISW]

Great stuff everyone, so sorry I couldn’t be with you ... or try that amazing cake!

[Yvette Cotton @YvetteCotton15]

#WSW2020 @AnnaBedford83 @PSWDCSTrust a lovely morning with colleagues. Thank you all for your input. The cake has now left the building.