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Youth Voice @ National Children's Bureau @youthvoice.ncb.org.uk · 23/10/2025

Register for our November #MakingParticipationWork coffee morning to take part in a session focused on collaboration and problem-solving. Join participation and engagement colleagues for a group discussion on current projects and any issues we might be facing. Sign up here: buff.ly/92GIxU6

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Dr Lauren Wroe ~ she/her @lauriewroe.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

Exciting #socialwork job with Social Workers Without Borders! Please take a look and share! @socialworkerswb.bsky.social socialworkerswithoutborders.org/vacancies/

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Research in Practice @researchip.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

@dezholmes1.bsky.social: Supporting the journey to adulthood means thinking in a less binary way - less either/or and more both/and #SupportingTransitions

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Research in Practice @researchip.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

@dezholmes1.bsky.social: You are either at risk or a risk, as if you can't be both. You are either culpable or vulnerable, and that isn't how it works < Dez's sharing of a young person's perspective that a cliff edge at 25 is still a cliff edge is bang on #SupportingTransitions

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Research in Practice @researchip.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

Explore an open access Strategic Briefing that aims to support leaders in developing critical thinking to understand how systemic racism is constructed and perpetuated in policies, tools and practice within individual organisations and partnerships. www.researchinpractice.org.uk/all/publicat...

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Anti-racist systems leadership to address systemic racism: Strategic Briefing (2024)

This briefing offers an overview of anti-racist systems leaderships. It includes concepts, resources and practice tools to support leaders to develop critical thinking and work in partnership to estab...

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Research in Practice @researchip.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

Racism and other forms of social inequality function through divisions based on difference. In a new blog, Dr. Suryia Nayak explores the importance of intersectionality, building on the work of the Reserach in Practice Equity: Change Project. www.researchinpractice.org.uk/adults/news-...

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We need a method to understand the holistic impact of multiple oppression – that method is intersectionality.

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Research in Practice @researchip.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

In a new two-part podcast, @dezholmes1.bsky.social talks to Meera Spillet about how our systems leadership could and should eradicate inequalities. They explore the roots of racism, what progress has been made and what needs to be achieved. www.researchinpractice.org.uk/all/content-...

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Dez Holmes @dezholmes1.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

I’m really looking forward to this FREE online event - all about the transition to adulthood. Managers and leaders across the children’s and adults sector - book your place now!

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National Children's Bureau @ncb.org.uk · 12/02/2025

Join us for this FREE online event in March where you will be able to share ideas and experiences of effective collaboration and innovation around transitions to adulthood and hear from our Strategic Director of Practice and Programmes @dezholmes1.bsky.social Sign up today! 👇

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Rob Greig @therobgreig.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

Am I missing something with the new NHS priorities? The only reference to people with learning disabilities is a reduction in mental health inpatient stays? Really? Have I just travelled back 30 years? Nothing about poor general health that causes people to die almost 30 years early? Health checks?

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Jonathan Portes @jdportes.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

I've now complained to @ipso.co.uk & expect in due course Telegraph will be forced to correct this BS. They couldn’t even get London’s overall population right, let alone migration stats. But what are the "right" numbers? [1/n]

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Peter Geoghegan @petergeoghegan.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

🚨SCOOP: Starmer's ‘AI opportunities’ advisor didn't publicly declare numerous AI business interests - while he was writing key AI 'action plan' he's now charged with delivering Concerns gov't AI policy “could be directed by vested interests” New: democracyforsale.substack.com/p/starmers-t...

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Starmer’s top AI advisor did not declare role at Hakluyt AI investment fund

Exclusive: Concerns that government’s flagship AI policy “could be directed by vested interests”

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Dez Holmes @dezholmes1.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

So much of great practice leadership is about addressing siloes & creating connection across system boundaries. We’re now offering a leadership development programme for colleagues *across both* children’s & adults services. We are always #BetterTogether www.researchinpractice.org.uk/all/news-vie...

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Leading across boundaries – purchase individual places on a dedicated leadership development programme | Research in PracticeFacebook_SimpleTwitter_SimpleLinkedInMailShare_Outline

A Developing Practice Leaders programme offers opportunities for professional growth. Aimed at those who lead practice - purchase one or more individual places.

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Alistair Barrie @alistairbarrie.com · 21/01/2025

I think we should probably get a bit more worked up that it was a type of Nazi making some kind of salute, rather than obsessing over whether or not it was an actual Nazi salute.

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Angela Catley @angelacat.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

go.bsky.app/4JubDE9 welcome to the gang @ms-b.bsky.social Lots of lovely folks to follow in here!

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Dez Holmes @dezholmes1.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

I was raised on homeopathy as a child. As an adult I work to promote evidence-informed practice. We can ‘unlearn’ deeply held beliefs. Engaging with science helps… 👇🏼

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Dez Holmes @dezholmes1.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

This whole thread is really helpful for anyone not at the #HospitalToHome event (thanks @hbuckingham.bsky.social !) This post in particular made me involuntarily shout YEAH on the bus just now

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Nuffield Trust @nuffieldtrust.org.uk · 15/01/2025

All of our final panellists underlined need for a serious shift in how politicians and the public see the value of social care. “If there’s an issue the government should be burning its political capital on, it should be social care [reform],” added #hospitaltohome event chair Isabel Hardman.

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Adam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

Not a single Reform MP has bothered to turn up to today's House of Commons debate on tackling violence against women and girls

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Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 18/12/2024

This #InternationalMigrantsDay, let's change the narrative. Here are six reasons why the UK NEEDS immigration. We are a nation made richer by immigration, both figuratively and literally. www.bestforbritain.org/six_reasons_...

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Six reasons why the UK needs immigration

Today is the United Nations' International Migrants Day, a day to shine a spotlight on the invaluable contributions of millions of migrants around the world.

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Tania Townsend @taniatownsend.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

At the #NCASC24 race and racism session, I was one of the Black audience members who commented. I have had to take a couple of weeks to reflect and reorientate. Here is why 🧵

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Resolution Foundation @resolutionfoundation.org · 10/12/2024

Our latest Housing Outlook finds that more than 1 million children are pushed into poverty by high housing costs. Tackling this should be a central element of the Government’s upcoming Child Poverty Strategy. Read the full report➡️https://buff.ly/3VnzDq8

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Mark Owers @markowers.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

Foster care is at a critical crossroads. We need urgent reform: 1. Better financial support for foster carers. 2. A rebalancing of power and respect between social workers and foster carers. 3. Systemic changes, including portability of foster carers’ approval, to grant carers more autonomy.

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Heesoo Jang @heesoojang.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

I was preparing to pitch an op-ed on the nationwide protests calling for President Yoon's resignation, aiming to provide global context amid the limited international coverage. Given the urgency, I’m sharing it now. I didn’t expect events to escalate this quickly. #SouthKorea #Democracy

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Last updated December 3, 10:09 AM South Korea Is Fighting for Democracy Again—And the World Needs to Know Heesoo Jang Assistant Professor of Media Law and Ethics Journalism Department, University of...

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Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

This needs to be taken seriously and taken seriously now - not in 3 years' time. www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...

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Dez Holmes @dezholmes1.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

This from @iandunt.bsky.social is a helpful summary of the assisted dying debate (it doesn’t thread in places, mind). Feels like quite a different debate; let’s hope the humanity & care extends into the next stage. The issue is too important to treat as a point-scoring bun-fight.

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Ian Dunt @iandunt.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

Really important discussion here of how to improve scrutiny in the remaining stages of the bill

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Ian Dunt @iandunt.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

These packs were useful when we were building. Now that there's proper news breaking, they're invaluable.

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Kit de Waal @kitdewaal.com · 26/11/2024

East London calling. There are 50 free places for care leavers aged 18-25 yrs for Christmas Dinner on Christmas Day in Hackney. It is totally free. To make a referal please write to Kausar at this address Hackneyxmasdinnerguests@gmail.com Via Lemn Sissay

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Dez Holmes @dezholmes1.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

Comments from the audience at this race&racism session are powerful. It is distressing to be having the same conversation 20,30,40 years later… our Black colleagues are tired, angry & carrying pain. And yet we ask them to meet the needs of Black children & families carrying the same pain. #ncasc24

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Dez Holmes @dezholmes1.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

The *brilliant* Jahnine Davis now sharing messages from the Safeguarding Panel’s work on race & racism #ncasc24

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Dez Holmes @dezholmes1.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

Up now: Anna Gianfrancesco (Asst D in Brighton) sharing work to develop anti-racism. Attending to info captured, trust / engagement with families. Practitioners need time & permission to do the emotional & mental work. System change not just training. #ncasc24

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Dez Holmes @dezholmes1.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

Annie Hudson (National Child Safeguarding Panel) recognising that the Panel has been - and still is - on its own journey re anti-racism. Has been an increased focus on Black & minoritised children in its work. #ncasc24

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Dez Holmes @dezholmes1.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

Been looking forward to this session all conference - much needed focus. Race, racism & racial bias - implications for safeguarding children. #ncasc24

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Nerys Anthony @nerys-a.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

Having been “Ofsteded” this week (and still standing / able to tell the tale) I am really happy to share the invite below for others in my shoes to get involved and help shape how @ofstednews.bsky.social define vulnerability

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Dez Holmes @dezholmes1.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

Ofsted boss MO: we’re committed to ensuring ALL children are well-served, especially the most vulnerable… PLUG ALERT - if you work in an inspected setting and you’d like to shape how Ofsted define vulnerability, sign up for our focus groups: www.researchinpractice.org.uk/children/new... #ncas24

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We want to hear from professionals at all levels to learn how providers are meeting the needs of vulnerable children, learners and young people.

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Dez Holmes @dezholmes1.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

HMCI Sir Martyn Oliver emphasising Ofsted is part of the sector, staffed by sector colleagues, and is not ‘above’ the sectors it inspects & regulates. #ncas24

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Dez Holmes @dezholmes1.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

Bernie Enright (DASS in Manchester) up now explaining their Better Outcomes Better Lives approach. Good to hear they’ve focused on people & prevention & strengths… (the ££ will follow) #ncasc24

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Dez Holmes @dezholmes1.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

John Pearce : this stuff (residential, foster care, supporting unaccompanied asylum seeking children, growing & nurturing workforce) is whole council business, not just children’s services. PREACH! #ncasc24

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Dez Holmes @dezholmes1.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

Hearing from John Pearce now, sharing Durham’s plans to invest in in-house residential care. He emphasises it’s not easy to do this stuff… #ncasc24

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Dez Holmes @dezholmes1.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

Transitions comes up again as a key issue. Engaging early, applying ‘grace periods’ between children’s & adults’ services, working in a joined up way… all important in terms of ‘managing demand’ (yeah I know, it’s not human-centred language but I get why they’re using it) #ncasc24

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Dez Holmes @dezholmes1.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

Hearing from the National Audit Office now. The proportion of local government spend that goes on children’s & adults social care is now 75% (and 80-85% in some LAs) #ncasc24

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