Lou A

I love politics and Social Worker. Director of Children’s Social Care, Lancashire . views are of course my own.

[Lou A @andersl76]

Check out this job at Lancashire County Council: Head of Service | Front Door (MASH), Assessment and Duty | Preston, Lancashire https://t.co/YemGUTcXPj

[Lisa Burton @LisaBFamilySafe]

Family Safeguarding authorities - FREE WEBINAR on MI for you and your colleagues with @stephenrollnick @FamilySafeHerts #familysafeguarding #motivationalinterviewing

[Lou A @andersl76]

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[Lou A @andersl76]

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[John Devaney @JDev65]

We are looking to recruit a Research Fellow (28hrs per week for 17 months) to work on research related to children and young people affected by abuse in Scotland. You'll get to work with the wonderful @Maryalice1M and myself (and other great colleagues): https://t.co/LeL2Wr8o6g

[Terry Galloway @TerryGalloway]

BREAKING NEWS: Berkshire Council Pass Protected Characteristics Motion for Care Experienced People

There is a movement happening, and these kinds of discussions are taking place in council chambers all across the country, and this evening, it is our turn.

We need love, nurture, and a sense of belonging

Thank you, Cllr Justin Pemberton, Foster Parent, Berkshire Council, Cllr Heather Coldling @WBerksLibDems

[Lancashire County Council @LancashireCC]

🔔For day 2 of #OpeningDoorsToFostering we hear from Ilyas' family who foster 4 children, both Muslim and Christian. They celebrate all festivals with those who share their home, including Christmas. To #FosterWithYourCouncil visit https://t.co/Vy1gIUtzkY #LocalCouncilsUnited

[Lancashire County Council @LancashireCC]

#TheTimeIsNowForLancashire to make our own decisions on local issues.

Today we're launching a consultation on a devolution deal for Lancashire – which would mean gaining new money and powers from central government.

Find out more and give your views: https://t.co/mHJvXUqDVI

[Wolves Council @WolvesCouncil]

🎄 It's Day 1 of our Wolverhampton Advent calendar! Let's take a look at how we celebrated the switching on of the city's Christmas lights... can you spot yourselves?

[Lisa Burton @LisaBFamilySafe]

Interesting article about mother blaming culture and how practice is changing - this aligns beautifully with Family Safeguarding values and working with perpetrators to create change keeping more children safely at home with their families ❤️ https://t.co/at2XBXAiM4

[Richard Humphries 💚 @RichardnotatKF]

Without doubt the most thought-provoking & genuinely innovative session I’ve attended at #NCASC23 so far. No wonder the room is packed. This is the future!

[🌈Updates from ADCS @ADCStweets]

After discussing lots of challenges in multiagency safeguarding, including the ‘onion’ that is the health service, a solution based on research for the National Independent Safeguarding Board Wales… The 12 C’s, a collective safeguarding responsibility model #ncasc23

[🌈Updates from ADCS @ADCStweets]

👀Today ADCS publishes a new policy paper setting a future vision for the education system 👀

[🌈Updates from ADCS @ADCStweets]

In this week's ADCS blog, @CollyD123, DCS Wigan, writes about creating the best environment for our workforce to thrive... https://t.co/rxKawTGiZ7

[Dr Lisa Cherry @_LisaCherry]

So pleased to see that people are still downloading this recorded webinar. If you're seeking more nuance, a better understanding of terminology or would like to dive in deeper, then this is for you x

https://t.co/HdQMewzAFd

[Lucy Kate Barnes @CEPbarrister]

At 13 I went into care. At 16 I was kicked out of care & went back to an unstable situation. At 18 I studied law at uni. At 25 I was called to the Bar. At 26 I secured Pupillage. In interviews, I took pride in who I am & where I come from. It’s what formed the advocate within me.

[Lancashire County Council @LancashireCC]

ℹ️ Our Children's Residential Service has some exciting new opportunities, including various Residential Child Care Worker roles across the county.

You can search for these roles and apply online here ➡️ https://t.co/0I4aoFKkr1

#RCCW #Hiring

[Lancashire County Council @LancashireCC]

🎄Many of us are already putting decorations up, but consider if this time next year you could be decorating your Christmas tree with a foster child. If you want to #FosterForLancashire and make every memory count for a local child in need, find out more 👉https://t.co/Vy1gIUtzkY

[Lou A @andersl76]

So great to be at my first adoption conference In Lancashire and Blackpool as we consider the changes to the adoption landscape and our responsibility to adapt and grow as we strive to achieve better outcomes for care and adoption experienced children.

[Amanda Barbour @AmandaBarbour12]

Chair of ALB board (@andersl76 ) opening this years Conference- it’s going to be a good day