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Early childhood matters

Monday, May 13, 2024

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It’s been quite a week! My youngest child has finally dropped her school uniform in the laundry bin for the last time with only a few GCSEs between her and her plans for a long, lazy summer; and my second oldest has pressed ‘submit’ on her final year psychology dissertation.

The language of hope

Monday, April 29, 2024

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Having had the privilege of reading many insightful blogs from influential leaders in the sector over the years, as a recently Elected Director on the Board of Directors for ADCS, I find myself both honoured and slightly apprehensive now it is my turn to contribute. So, here we go…

Reflections on special educational needs provision

Monday, May 20, 2024

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Despite no longer being a serving director of children’s services, I still get to keep involved through my work with the ADCS Associates’ Network and I wanted to reflect on how inclusive practices have changed since I first started out as a teacher.

Time to level all the way up

Friday, October 29, 2021

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The Chancellor had some tough decisions to make to drive the government’s Levelling Up agenda and prepare the country for a post-Covid “age of optimism”.

Share your solutions through Call for Ideas

Thursday, November 11, 2021

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At every stage of this review I have been keen to get input.

Addressing political literacy in schools

Friday, November 19, 2021

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“Recent tragic events, such as the Liverpool Women’s Hospital terrorist attack and the murders of MPs David Amess and Jo Cox, clearly show that young people are entering a political climate of intolerance and violence.

Highlights of the National Children and Adult Services Conference 2021

Monday, November 29, 2021

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At some point over the past 20 months most of us will have attended a virtual event, or 27!

Why the economics of providing childcare in poor communities does not add up

Monday, December 13, 2021

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I read with interest research findings that the pandemic was worsening inequalities for children in the north of England, compared to the south.

Reflecting on a decade of return home interviews

Tuesday, December 21, 2021

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Following the release of Catch22’s Missing and Emotional Wellbeing Report 2021, this blog is from the UK’s most experienced return home interviewer, Sammi Roberts.

Creativity curbs crime: the hip hop artist and campaigner determined to end ‘county lines’

Tuesday, January 18, 2022

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Steve Arnott, founder and chief executive of social enterprise Beats Bus Records this week launches an innovative campaign to tackle children and young people’s involvement in ‘county lines’ and gang culture.

Lockdown may be over, but the same can’t be said for sexual abuse

Thursday, February 10, 2022

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As the UK opens up in the wake of a devastating pandemic, it’s important that we don’t forget about an underlying crisis; the most vulnerable in society who suffered and may still be suffering from sexual abuse.

Split Up In Care: Life Without Siblings highlights need to boost foster carer recruitment

Monday, February 14, 2022

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Ashley John-Baptiste’s powerful documentary highlights the long-lasting impact and loss for children in care when they are separated from their siblings, after having already been removed from their familiar surroundings and family.

Pros and cons of working from home for children’s social workers

Monday, February 28, 2022

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There are two key factors when it comes to working from home. Firstly is your ability to have self-discipline and the second is ensuring there is a trusting relationship with your employer and the two often go hand in hand.

Leaders of steel

Monday, March 7, 2022

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It’s a sobering realisation to know that I started to learn some of the fundamentals of economics in the heady time of the 1980s!

New ways of connecting children to families to care for them

Friday, March 25, 2022

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Finding experienced foster carers who can help children to keep in touch with their siblings is an important part of a successful care plan.

A hammer and anvil analogy for early help

Friday, April 29, 2022

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As director of children’s services (DCS) for one of the 75 areas eligible for the Family Hubs and Start for Life programme, I am pleased that the importance of the first 1001 days is being supported in a whole family systems approach.

Two years on: A reflection on the pandemic’s impact on children

Monday, May 9, 2022

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Two years ago I remember sitting in my garden during the springtime of the first lockdown with so many mixed feelings.

Why we can’t turn our back on EdTech

Monday, May 16, 2022

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Despite its overwhelmingly devastating impact for many across the world, many moments of connection, progress and collaboration were discovered amongst Covid-related disruption.

How to support young people facing increased mental health issues in lockdown

Friday, February 5, 2021

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This year, Children’s Mental Health Week is a little different - while mental health related issues such as anxiety and stress continue to increase, children and young people have had the added strain and uncertainty that comes with battling a pandemic.

Let’s focus on what children have learned this year, rather than what they’ve missed

Monday, February 15, 2021

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With recent reports DfE officials are considering plans to extend the school day so children catch-up with lost learning, can we not consider what children have gained or need instead?

Supporting our young people during difficult times

Tuesday, February 23, 2021

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Gaining and keeping a good job and earning a salary, is a key development stage for every young person.

There is not just one pandemic story

Friday, March 26, 2021

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It doesn’t seem possible that I am writing my last blog as President almost exactly a year since we went into the first “lockdown”.

The only people who think exams are the best method of assessment are those who have benefitted

Tuesday, April 6, 2021

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It seems every year we have the same debate about academic assessment. And as the years pass by, the pendulum of fashion and trends swings one way or the other.

Supporting family life after lockdown

Friday, May 14, 2021

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The pandemic has been very challenging for families as they’ve grappled with the impact of lockdown restrictions on their day to day lives.

How are generation Covid-19 experiencing the pandemic?

Friday, May 28, 2021

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The consequences of the pandemic have been vast and felt across society, but some groups – such as young people – have been more affected than others.

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