Sheila Lupton

Social Worker and former Independent Visitor scheme manager, writing about Independent Visitors, the care system and more…

[Sheila Lupton @sluppie]

#IVNetwork #RightFriend #NIVN

[Sheila Lupton @sluppie]

'A key part of The Children Act 1989 is being overlooked' | BASW https://t.co/DquWwUMTj5

[Andy Riley @AndyRileyish]

So if they both muster knights and archers in their respective dukedoms then advance at similar speeds, the battle will take place somewhere on the northern fringe of London, maybe in car park at the Waltham Cross Homebase

[Anthony Hopkins @AnthonyHopkins]

Wishing everyone a healthy 2023.

[Simon Heyes @SimonHeyes1]

Thanks to John Lewis at Exeter for allowing pop up stall to recruit Devon foster carers and volunteer independent visitors to work with children in care. Daisy dog happy to find secret dog treat stash held by Leah in IT section @BenTwomeyNYAS @NYASServices @IV_Network @sluppie

[Simon Heyes @SimonHeyes1]

An Independent Visitor (IV) volunteer, like Sian Lewis World Cup winning pentathlete, befriends a child living in care. IVs can spark the hopes and dreams of the child creating fun enriching memories @BenTwomeyNYAS @NYASServices @IV_Network @sluppie @befriendingnet

[Sheila Lupton @sluppie]

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[Simon Heyes @SimonHeyes1]

I have a Daisy dog, looking for a human Daisy type 27s in https://t.co/azMFNcPJu5 find out how you can support a child in care. Sometimes you can share the love ❤️ your dog brings to life. #NationalDogDay @sluppie @IV_Network https://t.co/iF0oD437qD @SallyGunnell @NationalDogDay

[Sheila Lupton @sluppie]

Children's homes close after BBC reveals failures https://t.co/iQYs4xviWy

[Simon Heyes @SimonHeyes1]

👍 visiting a 10 year old girl she wants a Daisy see https://t.co/azMFNd7kSF also young person with Devon NYAS IV wrote 'Thank you for being the best support worker ever.. I'm getting emotional writing this' https://t.co/ZrnZ3Ol78E @IV_Network @NYASServices @BenTwomeyNYAS

[Sheila Lupton @sluppie]

@JohnRadoux ICheap property to buy up for homes and close to big urban centres so good demand… ? these are profit making companies after all…

[National IV Network @IV_Network]

#Careleaver #Internship Deadline 5 September - please share! #IndependentVisitors #NIVN

[Sheila Lupton @sluppie]

@emilyrichards15 @stevecayzer Well done Emily!

[National IV Network @IV_Network]

“I can honestly say that there have been many moments I’m not sure I’d have gotten through without you. You’ve been like a second mum and a best friend to me.” Why we need more #IndependentVisitors to be the #RightFriend @BASW_UK @sluppie https://t.co/Tdhbhqz0bi

[Sheila Lupton @sluppie]

At least 1,327 children in care in England are waiting for an Independent Visitor. Many more don't have access to a service or even know they are entitled to it. Children's rights have a purpose. Rights entail duties. @ChildrensComm @Become1992 @NIROMP2 @CCLCUK @A4CinCare @BASW

[National IV Network @IV_Network]

#NIVN’s latest report reveals only 3.3% of children in care have an Independent Visitor. We believe all children growing up in care deserve the support of a friend who can guide and encourage them over time. An Independent Visitor is the #RightFriend
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[Sheila Lupton @sluppie]

@RosieNi53239941 @mandymcgill @GrimArtGroup Please post some , I agree there are some amazing old buildings in GY … from former glory days

[Sheila Lupton @sluppie]

Great Yarmouth gas holder, Admiralty Road built 1886… Stunning…and a Banksy as well @GrimArtGroup

[Sheila Lupton @sluppie]

@chogger5 Yes but why offer only two tickets and ask her to choose who to bring? Step up bbc!!

[Sheila Lupton @sluppie]

@SamanthaHeathc7 @WiltsC_Careers Wel done Sam!

[Sheila Lupton @sluppie]

@kirstygrainger You’ll knock that on the head Kirsty!

[Remembering Ian Dickson @IDickson258]

As I remember it before I retired. Serious incidents more common in for-profit children’s homes in England https://t.co/nYeKsWZ3FV