Steph Murray

Ex-youth worker, residential & frontline social worker. Now Deputy Director Southampton Children’s Services. Immensely proud to be here

[Steph Murray @StephanieMary33]

I’m loving being in Southampton. We have a lot to do but we are already a family. We’re recruiting! https://t.co/kG9WyXp7LK

[Michelle Rebello @M1chelleRebello]

@StephanieMary33 @SouthamptonCC @Julianwtks @SandyCXShampton It was a pleasure to be able to help the children and the wonderful social care workers. @Julianwtks thank you

[Steph Murray @StephanieMary33]

@shelinacooks brilliant to hear you on @4KitchenCabinet @BBCRadio4 this morning. Loved the mention of the @CICCsoton recipe book a fabulous project plus I have my own signed book 👍

[Steph Murray @StephanieMary33]

@CICCsoton these dishes are making me hungry! A heartfelt thank you to @shelinacooks - your inspiration will live on in our talented young people

[CICC Southampton @CICCsoton]

Some of our Young Peoples makes from tonight's Cook Out with @shelinacooks. That was our last session for this year & what fun we have had! Thank you Shelina for the last 6 months! Our Young Chefs have certainly grown in confidence as well as skill with your expert guidance!

[INEQE Safeguarding Group @ineqegroup]

One conversation is all it takes to make a world of difference to someone who is struggling. On World Suicide Prevention Day, learn more about how to talk to the young people in your care about suicide here ⏩ https://t.co/8VJbEITY7V

[CICC Southampton @CICCsoton]

Some more photos of yesterdays street market. A big thanks to @nolimitshelp; @JHansardGallery; @solentuni; The Youth Hub, The Stronger Communities Team; The Social Work Teams who ran the tombola, face painting and spice planting and of course @shelinacooks

[Southampton Safeguarding Partnerships @SPSouthampton]

Launch of the book Little Bear needs different care. A story about a very important little bear who needed to be kept safe #loveourchildrenweek @SouthamptonCC

[CICC Southampton @CICCsoton]

Well the young people won 4-2 against staff 😂 A big thanks to those who took part including Councillor James Bailey, Councillor Peter Bailey and Councillor Stephen Galton. No match for our young people though!! Thanks too to those who came to watch and support. Great game!! ⚽

[Steph Murray @StephanieMary33]

Finding the right words…It’s hard to explain to little children why they are in care. So, today we launched the ‘Little Bear Needs Different Care’ book. Beautiful illustrations by @M1chelleRebello Written by @SouthamptonCC SWs and managers. @Julianwtks @SandyCXShampton

[CICC Southampton @CICCsoton]

Our Care Leavers Handbook, "we are not leaving you' being launched this afternoon. Another project our Southampton Voices Unite have worked hard on and has been agreed by the Service Mangers, Directors and Councillors at Southampton #loveourchildren

[CICC Southampton @CICCsoton]

Our Cookbooks were launched today for Care Leavers at our Street Market. A big thank you to @shelinacooks who has been working with our young people on this project. It was lovely to see our young people cooking today with Shelina and signing copies to give out #loveourchildren.

[Steph Murray @StephanieMary33]

@CICCsoton @shelinacooks Thank you @shelinacooks you have inspired us all, especially our care leavers I think we have some chefs in the making!

[Darren Paffey MP @darrenpaffey]

Great to be part of the opening event for @SouthamptonCC #LoveOurChildren week. Brilliant training on “Total Respect” led by 2 young people who have been in our care, & Jenny Molloy #hackneychild. Our challenge is to work better as *one council* for our children. #SOproud

[Dr Sheila Fish @SheilaFish1]

@KarenBiddle14 @SouthamptonCC @JaneWiffin and I @SCIE_socialcare are so pleased to be able to join you on Wed and re-member Alice with everyone, and share learning from the SAR about individual responsibilities and organisational enablers to loving our children

[Steph Murray @StephanieMary33]

Proud to add my name to this commitment to our children in care, heartfelt.

[Tammy Marks™️ @TammyMarksTM]

Feeling super proud and inspired after attending the @SouthamptonCC #LoveOurChildren launch event. Very honoured to be able to make this pledge to our kids 💙

[Steph Murray @StephanieMary33]

Today we are launching a fabulous week of events celebrating our children in care. So proud of the love and energy the team here has poured into it

[SouthamptonCC @SouthamptonCC]

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A statement from Cllr @DanFitzhenry, Leader of Southampton City Council 👇

Southampton is a city of sanctuary, and over recent months we’ve worked closely with the Home Office to arrange to welcome a small number of refugee families in a planned way.

[Dan Lambert 🙋🏼‍♂️ @dan_ofsted]

We are leaving this open just a little longer. Please do pass on to any care experienced people you know or work with. #care #careexperienced #cep #fostering

[SouthamptonCC @SouthamptonCC]

Our children's services are on a journey of transformation and improvement.

We spoke to head of children's services Rob Henderson and chief exec Sandy Hopkins about their vision for improving outcomes for young people.

WATCH our video: https://t.co/SryFiQrEES

[Steph Murray @StephanieMary33]

@SouthamptonCC So much happening in Southampton I’m proud to be part of it!