Holly Tett

Former diplomat retraining in Social Work. Mum of four.

[Holly Tett @Spirited_SW]

Thought-provoking thread on modern politics by former Finnish PM @alexstubb

[Alexander Stubb @alexstubb]

Apologies for a long, but hopefully reflective thread about modern politics. It is partially inspired by a documentary about Finnish politicians which will be released tomorrow on @yleuutiset, the Finnish Broadcasting company. 1/25

[Holly Tett @Spirited_SW]

@Acsocialwork @Bluejay75Dc @SWConcern Thanks for the recommendation - just bought the book. Individual responsibility has also been one of the things I’ve struggled with most since starting my social work course. Really like the quote which now seems obvious but I don’t think I’d heard it phrased like that before.

[BASW @BASW_UK]

Today #UniversalCredit is being cut by £20 per week.

The PM will hope his conference speech will take the focus away from the cut, but we can’t let that happen.

BASW UK chair @EffectivePrac explains how we'll continue to fight against poverty and austerity #KeepTheLifeline

[Holly Tett @Spirited_SW]

@Ardbegtam @BreneBrown Yes! Was just about to post the same clip - here is the shorter version

[Holly Tett @Spirited_SW]

No idea now whose b-day it is tomorrow; who’s going to activity camp in half term; who’s got the new baby card for the Y1 teacher; which spelling list kids are supposed to learn; whether or not the new teacher is too shouty. Think I’ll just go to bed #whatsappdown #facebookdown

[Holly Tett @Spirited_SW]

@MartinBarrow And if this was a global article you’d be reading over 30,000 stories of women killed worldwide since Sarah’s murder 😢

[Holly Tett @Spirited_SW]

Very helpful advice thanks very much!

[Social Work News @myswnews]

What advice would YOU give student social workers?

Three of our friends from @SWbohemians - @dylanrgsloan, @kelcentro, & @Fee_Socialwork - share their thoughts on studying social work in 2021:

https://t.co/Yp0rSiRyvV

[Holly Tett @Spirited_SW]

I read with deep sadness the stories in @thesundaytimes of the 79 women killed in the UK since #SarahEverard was murdered. If the article had been global, I would have been reading over 30,000 stories #ViolenceAgainstWomen #pandemic

https://t.co/9RoCTk5PNr

[Holly Tett @Spirited_SW]

Learning about child #Wellbeing and importance of child’s voice on this. Asked my kids what makes a happy #childhood. Answers included “chocolate”; “loads of sweets”; “doing whatever you want”; and “fish & chips for breakfast” (?!?!) What do your kids say?

[Holly Tett @Spirited_SW]

“Empathy is feeling with people”. So apparently I’m about 5 years late to the party on this one but loved this empathy vs sympathy clip from @BreneBrown shown on our professionals skills module today as part of our #socialwork course. https://t.co/qI4BPGqTRI

[The Student Social Work Hub @SWbohemians]

This weekend we will have the website ready & hope it will be an exciting addition to other social work students who are thinking about dissertations, extended case studies or lit reviews.With great advice & examples from former students & current sw’s we hope you’ll like it!

[Women in Prison @WIP_live]

Today we launch a campaign with our friends @Brthcompanions and @we_level_up to end the imprisonment of pregnant women.

Prison will never be a safe place for pregnant women and new mothers. We can change this.

Join us and sign the petition now 🖊️

https://t.co/dYaKN8g62K

[Holly Tett @Spirited_SW]

Disinformation and lack of understanding of what social workers do appear to be key challenges impacting #socialwork profession and reputation. Great to see @BASW_UK and @GavinMoorghen speaking up for the profession on this issue

[Children's Commissioner for England @ChildrensComm]

Over half a million children in England responded to #thebigask survey, the largest ever survey of children, and we have listened. The Big Answer shares children’s responses and what can be done to answer them https://t.co/cOoC6Zh1Ti

[Holly Tett @Spirited_SW]

🤣Thought it was just a new student thing! I was thinking it would be handy if they could be renamed the “kids” one; the “research” one; and the “comms” one...

[David Aldridge @DavidAAldridge]

Confession: colleagues, when you talk only in module codes without titles I am literally 100% of the time only pretending to understand you.

[Holly Tett @Spirited_SW]

Our #socialwork course has kicked off with reflections on what it means to be human. Great way to start! Enjoyed this poem on life being all about the journey - always an important message! @oxfordbrookes @OBU_SWSociety

[Holly Tett @Spirited_SW]

@Natasha69652789 @leedsbeckett Good luck!

[Holly Tett @Spirited_SW]

Thanks @MoorghenGavin for speaking up for #socialworkers in the Times on SW and disinformation.

https://t.co/DHn3a1X4xt. Does the profession use anything like this toolkit: https://t.co/G5LZcSlgW3 and where can I find out more info on any counter- disinformation strategies?

[Holly Tett @Spirited_SW]

@OBU_SWSociety Thanks for great introductory call this morning and for all your work to support Brookes #socialwork students!

[The Student Social Work Hub @SWbohemians]

We are back in business !

We are super pleased to be back up & running at the hub!

We have made some slight changes but will be bringing you all the same (and new) great content as before summer.

Please continue to get involved, share, comment & retweet on our content 🙏