posts about things that matter to me, Achieving best outcomes for children in care, children’s mental health and posts about supporting my local community.
@ChildrensComm All children deserve support and not to be pushed from piller to post eg housing to social care. Also not to be put in hostels where they are vulnerable! Looked after children also need better support post 18.
@MartinBarrow There is a national shortage of bikes which is why they are utilising these second hand ones so that the young people don’t have to wait. As a LA we do provide bikes and safety gear but the shortage has affected us as well.
An honest account of the fears of foster carers during lockdown and how they are able to embrace and own the restrictions in place to still put the needs of their children first.
@lucyfrazermp why have social care, care workers been ignored in the new pay rises. I am a social worker in your constituency and feel let down by the government for not recognising how difficult our job has been during this pandemic.
@RishiSunak I am a social worker and have worked really hard along with my collegues and team to keep children safe and yet you have ignored us in the pay rise! Why?
@ccwild79 Not in our authority my team are increasing calls, skype and visits are still being done in person safely. As the lockdown continues carers and children need support more than ever.
As this is blowing up may I take the opportunity to plug my Art Club – it’s free and fun and gives parents an hours peace a week.
I make zero money from it and I’ve spent far too much of my life making them so all retweets most welcome!
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