OnPoint

Community & youth-led positive news channel sharing good news about positive people & activities in the West Midlands.
#OnPointWM

[OnPoint @OnPointWM]

Hey! We're a youth-led positive news platform working in the West Midlands. To anyone in the area, was just wondering if you're recruiting at the moment so we can share with our community. Please advertise your jobs here or send us DMs😊. #Birmingham #Jobs #Recruiting

[Laura Kerbey @LauraKerbey]

Are you an educator of a learner with PDA?

If so, here are my seven top tips for establishing a relationship with them (taken from my book The Educator’s Experience of Pathological Demand Avoidance).

What other tips would you give to educators / parents of PDAers?👇💬

[Black History Month 2026 @bhmuk]

London’s Janet Kay was the first black female artist to have a reggae Number 1 in the UK. Janet is a descendant of the Jamaican National Hero the Rt Excellent Deacon Paul Bogle. #salutingoursisters #blackhistorymonth

[Wolves Council @WolvesCouncil]

Good luck to you if you are collecting your GCSE results this week. Remember, there are lots of doors open to you whether your exam results are as you expected, are better or are not quite as good as you hoped they would be. (1/2)

[UK Youth @UKYouth]

Imagine a society where every young person has access to a youth centre. What does this look like to you? Share your thoughts below 👇

[Mayor of the West Midlands @MayorWestMids]

The Mayor's Community Weekend is back! On 9 and 10 September, join us for a weekend of celebration and community building.

Check out events happening in your area: https://t.co/HxpEYPUcvl

Funded by @TNLComFund
Sponsored by @LloydsBank and @NatWestGroup

#WMCommunity2023

[Naomi Fisher @naomicfisher]

I’m a clinical psychologist. I’m not a teacher. I’m often told I have no right to views on learning as a result. ‘Sit down and be quiet’, I’m told. ‘You know nothing about this’.
Here’s why I keep speaking up. 1/
(image @_MissingTheMark, A Different Way to Learn, @JKPBooks).

[Josephine Reichert @JosephineReich9]

Calling all creatives with expertise in working with people with disabilities, learning disabilities, autism, neurodiversity, d/Deaf, chronic illness or mental health

I am working with Athac to set up a directory to improve communication to experts across the Midlands!

[Lucy Bray @LucyBray9]

🌟Health literacy among children living with a long-term condition: ‘What I know and who I tell’
The importance of parents and professionals in checking children’s understandings of their condition and developing health literacy.
⬇️ open access paper
https://t.co/m3i0QbD1Ih

[Andy Street @andy4wm]

Villa Park has been selected in the FA’s Euro 2028 bid 🏟️

This is fantastic news for Birmingham & the West Midlands, continuing our strong track record of hosting & attracting international sporting events 👏🏻

It’s coming home to the WM at the very least ⚽️🏆

[Music Therapy: BAMT @musictherapyuk]

It's nearly here!

The first ever #WorldMusicTherapyWeek is NEXT WEEK - we will be sharing information about the benefits of #MusicTherapy, new blogs, resources and more! Be sure to tag us & @WFMTinfowith all the ways you'll be marking #WorldMusicTherapyWeek and we'll RT!

[Andy Street @andy4wm]

This from @TheSimonGilbert follows on from the Charity Commission confirming to me last week that they too are on the Trust’s case.

Whether it’s the NAO, Charity Commission, or City Council, there must be a proper investigation into what has gone wrong.

https://t.co/PgGnV5VbB3

[Wolves at Work @WolvesatWork]

👇 Happening next Monday 👇

➡️ Tools Use OCN Level 1 Training Course
🗓️ Monday 20th March - Friday 24th March

Learn more 👉 https://t.co/aVRorEnRjp

[Samaritans of Pendle, Burnley, Craven & Rossendale @pendlesams]

Today isn't "Blue Monday", it is "Brew Monday" - the perfect time to reach out and offer a cuppa and a chat to someone you think needs one. Your local @Samaritans will be giving out teabags and biscuits at some local train stations - say hello if you see us 👋☕️💚

[OnPoint @OnPointWM]

Have you ever felt targeted by a #teacher? 🎯😔

In this ThriveCasters episode, we explored how some teachers might maintain #discriminatory views or beliefs, which can affect their students' quality of #learning.

[OnPoint @OnPointWM]

Not every response is acceptable. Would you call out if someone was being #discriminatory? ❌🙅‍♂️

Hassan taught us the best way to react to someone with #tourettesyndrome.

[OnPoint @OnPointWM]

Can’t find a way to start your #career? 🤔👀

@Ixionholdings is an organisation helping young people to build their confidence and reach their goals through #traineeships and #apprenticeships, despite their background or learning barriers.

More: https://t.co/iLUBxQEXko

[OnPoint @OnPointWM]

What changes would you make in the education system? 🏫🤨

Fareeda and Ana-Maria, our ThriveCasters, discussed the inequalities in #education and what happens when #teachers aren't trained to understand young people's #mentalhealth issues.

[OnPoint @OnPointWM]

@WolvesatWork @WolvesCouncil @CommunityOffer @WolvesHomes @WolvesLibraries @wolvcoll @digitalwolves @IGNITEHubWolves @investWOLVES @WlvBusiness Have a productive week, guys! 🙌

[Wolves at Work @WolvesatWork]

Next Tuesday from 10am, join the Youth Hub team at @TheWayYouthZone for their latest Jobs Fair.

➡️ Meet employers
➡️ Learn about local job opportunities

👉 https://t.co/aVRorEnjtR