David McWilliams

Experienced senior local government & VCS Improvement, Transformation & Assurance advisor. Tweets are my own.

[David McWilliams @return_of_dmc]

Rotherham children’s services 'transformed' since abuse scandal https://t.co/uygrgwKhv3

[HM Inspectorate of Probation @HMIProbation]

How do we engage meaningfully with people on probation? This example draws on work with young adults; through building a relationship with people on probation and tailoring our approach, we can work towards better outcomes. Explore the full guide: https://t.co/h6GFgXhaDU

[David McWilliams @return_of_dmc]

Such a pleasure to be working with so many competent, skilled and can do people here at @dudleymbc . Shout outs to Isobel M, Jess P, Carl T, Ange M, Jackie S, @balvinderheran Nadia O, Nicola B, @aujla_gurpreeth Nicky W

[Dudley Council @dudleymbc]

We're flying the flag from the Council House in recognition of our Lionesses ⚽️🏆🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

They became the first England side to win a major tournament on foreign soil as they retained the Euros with a dramatic win on penalties over Spain.

Well done girls, we're all proud of you!

[NYA @natyouthagency]

The NYA is pleased to have been involved in the design and evaluation of a two-year Alternative Provision Specialist Taskforce (APST) commissioned by @educationgovuk, through our role on the Steering and Advisory Board for the programme.

The final report by @YouthEndowFund highlights the value of youth workers as part of specialist teams in supporting pupils at risk of exploitation and violence with attendance, safeguarding and building their confidence and engagement with positive activities.

Through an evaluation of 20 APST teams from 2021-3 the report highlights the benefit of a trauma-informed approach to supporting and safeguarding highly vulnerable young people, providing support for unmet mental health needs and ‘preparing the ground’ for another specialist to provide support.

Read the report at https://t.co/T2kQv71MLV

[Dudley Council @dudleymbc]

How would you invest in your area? Parts of the borough could see up to £20m of investment in next 10 years under government's Plan for Neighbourhoods programme.

Last week we held a first workshop. Find out more and have your say https://t.co/qUAJzdY3k6

[Dudley Council @dudleymbc]

📢☀️The local family hubs will be holding FREE activity sessions throughout the summer holidays. Find out more in their summer ebulletin https://t.co/TTMKx29148

[NYA @natyouthagency]

Fantastic news for young people coming out of today’s EU-UK Summit 2025 as a commitment in principle is agreed for the UK to re-join the Erasmus+ programme, the international programme for education, training, youth and sport in Europe.

NYA advocated tirelessly for access to Erasmus+ through our seat at the table on the UK/EU negotiations with UK Young Ambassador @CuttinMaurizio representing BYC, spearheading the push in NYA’s space on the group.

Find out more here: https://t.co/FCtyEEWP2O

[Votes at 16 Campaign @votesat16]

A NEW AGE FOR DEMOCRACY:

16 and 17-year-olds will be able to vote in next general election.

https://t.co/5tHwd3uypt

[Colin Foster @colinjfoster]

Thank you for all of your support @Commsave and great to meet Mandy and Trudi 😊🙏

[David McWilliams @return_of_dmc]

Top of the League COYPS!

[Notts County FC (P) @Official_NCFC]

WHAT A COMEBACK! 😍

[Tes magazine @tes]

BREAKING | Some big #Ofsted news to start the new school year, as the DfE announces that single-word ‘headline’ inspection grades have been scrapped with immediate effect.

Find all the key details here ⬇️ (free to read)

https://t.co/313fECCEuQ

[NYA @natyouthagency]

Important principles and initiative set out below by @_YJB on the inaugural Child First Day.

A #ChildFirst approach means putting children and young people at the heart of what the youth justice system does. The guiding principle is one that should steer intervention with all children, to recognise the potential they each bring.

[Youth Justice Board @_YJB]

📢Today we’re celebrating our inaugural Child First Day, a day of activity dedicated to spreading awareness of and advocating for the Child First framework, and the evidence that underpins it.📚

We’ll be sharing #ChildFirst resources, so please help us amplify these messages through your networks, using #ChildFirst.

[Youth Justice Board @_YJB]

Have you read our Guide to #ChildFirst?📚

It's aimed at those working with children in the youth justice system to support embedding Child First into all aspects of their role.

Take a look!📑
https://t.co/yme3JviEmU

[Charlie Taylor @charlie_taylor6]

Please read my latest blog - HMP Oakwood is the best closed prison I have visited. Its also the largest jail in the country and it has the lowest funding per prisoner of any Cat C jail. https://t.co/Q5VWkO8SjS

[Children's Capital of Culture @ccoc_roth2025]

ARTIST CALL OUT 📢

We have some exciting opportunities for two artist roles at the upcoming Rotherham Show on September 7th and 8th.

Link to apply : https://t.co/w9VbtTufvF

⏰Deadline : Monday 26th August by midnight.

#rotherham #show #artist #opportunity

[Children's Capital of Culture @ccoc_roth2025]

Only 1 week to go until #applications close for our #traineeships starting in September! ⏰

If you're aged 16-25, live, work, or study in #Rotherham - head to the link in our bio to find out more and apply! 📲

#hiring #vacancies #ChildrensCapitalofCulture

[David McWilliams @return_of_dmc]

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[Youth Justice Board @_YJB]

We’re hosting a free webinar to launch our newly commissioned Child First Toolkit. 🛠

Sign up to find out how this tool can help organisations working with children involved in the youth justice system become more Child First in their practices. ⬇

https://t.co/y4vPMI3urv

[Rotherham United Community Trust @RUFC_CT]

RUCT stand with the Club and the words in this statement. We are deeply concerned and saddened by the incidents that occurred in Rotherham yesterday. Our thoughts are with everyone affected by these events. As a community-focused organisation, we are committed to supporting our local residents during this challenging time and working towards peace and unity in our town. Some of our staff are currently in the local area that was targeted in yesterdays incident helping clean, and provide support to the community.

#RUCT #ForeverTogetherForeverProud #RUFC

[Rotherham Council @RMBCPress]

Council teams have been onsite overnight and early this morning clearing the area around the Holiday Inn Express in Manvers.

Community volunteers have also been onsite this morning with over 100 residents helping to clean-up.