David Shaw

Director of Children’s Services (DCS) at Shropshire Council. Husband, father, governor and occasionally a musician too! All views my own.

[Shropshire Virtual School @ShropVirtualSch]

Feedback from one of our foster carers regarding our Letterbox Club: "I’ve received a parcel from book club today It’s brilliant ! I didn’t know you did that - it’s come with wax crayons and pencil bag with pencil and rubber and two books. Thanks so much, they will love it"

[L30 Relational Systems @Markfinnis]

Buzzing to be working with the whole staff team here in Shropshire developing relational practice.

[Shropshire Virtual School @ShropVirtualSch]

Wishing you all a 'hoppy' Easter! We have lots of fun activities planned with our young people over the Easter break and look forward to sharing what we get up to. We hope you all have a restful break and enjoy plenty of treats! Happy Easter from the SVS team ���� 🐰

[Shropshire Virtual School @ShropVirtualSch]

Brilliant to have @jazampawfarr back in Shropshire at our Virtual School Network yesterday! Talking with our schools about two new ventures that are national firsts... including a premier book launch and our new 'Jazprentices' for young people 😀 . Can't wait to get started...

[Shropshire Virtual School @ShropVirtualSch]

Some more photos from our February half term activities, Trash to treasure workshop, an art workshop where we designed and customised bags, cards and photo frames! Lots of fun 🫶 🧑‍🎨 🫶

[Shropshire Virtual School @ShropVirtualSch]

Some photos from our February half term participation activities! We visited Arthog outreach with some of our young people where we had an outdoor activity day taking part in rock climbing, orienteering and team building games.

[Local Government Association (LGA) @LGAcomms]

Did you know that ALL councillors and officers are corporate parents?

Our resource pack provides an overview of #LocalGov responsibilities towards care leavers and showcases examples of how corporate parents can provide support:

https://t.co/T8euuQibFp

#CareDay #StepAhead

[Shropshire Virtual School @ShropVirtualSch]

Our wonderful team! We meet for lunch yesterday at @Aico_Limited, lots of fun, games and delicious food. Merry Christmas from Shropshire Virtual School! 🎅 🎄

[Shropshire Virtual School @ShropVirtualSch]

Congratulations to Virtual School EASO Claire, her dissertation on the effectiveness of an Attachment and Trauma Informed Approach (ATIA) in Primary schools published nationally in the ARC newsletter. Huge achievement! The newsletter can be found here: https://t.co/lcDQ3WLI8F

[Shropshire Virtual School @ShropVirtualSch]

Celebrating one of our young people, who this week has been made Head Girl at school! #proudofyou #NAVSH #virtualschools

[Local Government Association (LGA) @LGAcomms]

Councils need increased funding for adult social care, children’s social care, SEND services, home-to-school transport and temporary accommodation.

We outline the funding measures needed in a letter to the Chancellor: https://t.co/wMafd2kKrK

#LocalGov #AutumnBudget #Budget

[Shropshire Virtual School @ShropVirtualSch]

Happy Friday everyone, lets end this week with some good news! We are so proud, one of our young people has 100% attendance so far this year and is being well supported by those around them, and is enjoying their Scout group too!

[Leora Cruddas CBE @LeoraCruddas]

Today’s events have been awful. A reflection: “Peace is not just the absence of conflict; peace is the creation of an environment where all can flourish, regardless of race, colour, creed, religion, gender, class, caste, or any other social markers of difference.” Nelson Mandela

[GL Assessment @GL_Assessment]

Low-level disruption, underachievement and poor pupil wellbeing could be the result of hidden speech and language gaps. Read our blog and find out how to identify and address the issue: https://t.co/cxJeIjAQkr

[EEF @EducEndowFoundn]

🙌 Have you checked out Tes Explains?

Our collaboration with @Tes aims to support teachers and school leaders in putting evidence to use in their practice.

Take a look: https://t.co/xQm3elWSoy

[Jo Kelly @JoKellySVS]

Thankyou for allowing us to join you today and making us feel so welcome, we loved meeting you all! @CambsVs @NAVSH_UK @BBVirtualSchool @VS_HCC @SchoolCic @SuffolkVirtual

[Shropshire Virtual School @ShropVirtualSch]

Sill love this!!! @jazampawfarr

[Shropshire Virtual School @ShropVirtualSch]

Fabulous activities for our young people this week learning about animals and the outdoors, thanks to all colleagues at Shropshire Virtual School for making it happen :)

[NWA_Trust @NWATrust]

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[Carla Whelan FCCT @carlawhelan]

Striving to always be our best….