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@frontlinesw.bsky.social
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We are making life better for children at risk of harm, by improving the services that support them.

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Frontline | children's charity @frontlinesw.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
We agree with Helen Hayes and the Education Select Comittee, that the Government should not cut Universal Credit for care leavers under 22. thefrontline.org.uk/press-releas...
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We urge the Government not to cut Universal Credit for young care leavers
Our statement on the Government's response to Education Select Committee's report into children's social care.
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Frontline | children's charity @frontlinesw.bsky.social · 27/06/2025
All professionals working with children at risk of harm need to remember that these are children first and foremost, and to act accordingly. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Child Q unsure she will 'feel normal again' after strip-search
The woman, who was 15 at the time of the strip-search, was wrongly suspected of possessing cannabis.
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Frontline | children's charity @frontlinesw.bsky.social · 27/06/2025
The treatment of Child Q, which has rightly been found as gross misconduct, sadly reminds us that there is a systemic failure to treat all children as children.
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Frontline | children's charity @frontlinesw.bsky.social · 27/06/2025
Last week, the Casey Report highlighted how authorities saw child victims of sexual exploitation not as vulnerable children but as teenage troublemakers and criminals.
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Frontline | children's charity @frontlinesw.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
Last week, we kicked off the fourth cohort of the Innovation programme at our London office 🎉 Over the next six months, we’ll be supporting over 20 fellows as they develop innovative projects aimed at improving outcomes for children at risk of harm. We’re excited to see their ideas come to life!
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Frontline | children's charity @frontlinesw.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
This Pride, we recognise the experiences of all LGTBQIA+ children and we’re proud—not just this month, but every day—as we work towards a more just and inclusive future.
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Frontline | children's charity @frontlinesw.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
Happy Pride month from Frontline! We’re here to make life better for children—and that means standing up to injustice and making sure every child feels safe and seen.
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Frontline | children's charity @frontlinesw.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
Watch our highlights from the #FrontlineAwards25 Congratulations to all of this year’s winners. We hope you feel celebrated and proud of the amazing work you do. Watch the clip and join us in celebrating the people making a real difference: 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1Hc...)
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Highlights from the Frontline Awards 2025
YouTube video by Frontline
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Ginger_Adoptee @ginger-adoptee.bsky.social · 25/05/2025
On Wednesday I attended the @frontlinesw.bsky.social Annual Awards. It gave me the pleasure to meet @jessphillipsmp.bsky.social and Fatima Whitbread. Was wonderful to talk to both of them about their work, the current care system including the challenges and changes still needed.
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Frontline | children's charity @frontlinesw.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
Congratulations again to all our winners. We’re proud to celebrate your incredible achievements. A big thank you to our amazing sponsors. To everyone who joined us, we appreciate your support and look forward to celebrating with you again next year! #FrontlineAwards25
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Frontline | children's charity @frontlinesw.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
Finally the Fellowship Award, sponsored by our board of trustees. Congratulations to Jonny: a care-experienced leader, a real advocate for young people in care, a champion of the social work profession and a pioneer exploring how new technology can benefit social work.
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Frontline | children's charity @frontlinesw.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
Next is our final winner for the Frontline Award for Young People, sponsored by the Rangoonwala Foundation. Congratulations to Felicity. She’s been an inspiration to other young people at her former children’s home, using her own experience to support others. #FrontlineAwards25
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Frontline | children's charity @frontlinesw.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
The Frontline Award for Innovation goes to…Niketa! Founder of Why Care, Niketa is improving foster care by helping local authorities recruit and train diverse, skilled carers. And thank you to Portal Trust for sponsoring this award.
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Frontline | children's charity @frontlinesw.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
Our next Frontline Award for Young People is kindly supported by System C. Huge congratulations to Chloe! Chloe has led work in Coventry to change how language is used by the local authority and has supported fellow care leavers moving into independent living. #FrontlineAwards25
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Frontline | children's charity @frontlinesw.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
Next is the Frontline Award for Leadership! Congratulations to Kakoli, a dedicated service manager in Westminster’s assessment team. She leads with empathy and creativity, with a strong commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. Congratulations! #FrontlineAwards25
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Frontline | children's charity @frontlinesw.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
Our next winner is a leader with 25 years’ experience. Her dedication to children and families shines through in everything she does. Congratulations Nimal, the winner of our Sue Williams Award for Outstanding Contribution to Children and Families. #FrontlineAwards25
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Frontline | children's charity @frontlinesw.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
Thank you Hampton Resourcing who sponsor the Frontline Award for Team of the Year #FrontlineAwards25
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Frontline | children's charity @frontlinesw.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
The Frontline Award for Team of the Year goes to the unaccompanied asylum-seeking children’s service team at @CoventryCC who have strengthened not only the experiences of local children but also national policy.
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Frontline | children's charity @frontlinesw.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
Tonight’s first Frontline Award for Young People goes to Iris! Despite a year out of school, she stayed focus on her GCSEs and is planning an apprenticeship to help others and change the system. Congratulations! #FrontlineAwards25
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Frontline | children's charity @frontlinesw.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
Massive congratulations to our first winner! Jemma is the winner of the Frontline Award for Practice. Her passion, dedication and warmth are truly an inspiration: always going the extra mile for children and their families. #FrontlineAwards25
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Frontline | children's charity @frontlinesw.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
We’re so pleased to have Katie Razzall hosting the #FrontlineAwards25 tonight! “Children’s social work is truly vital. This work demands exceptional people – and asks them to do exceptional things.”
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Frontline | children's charity @frontlinesw.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
We’d like to say a special thanks to @A_TimpsonTrust for sponsoring the #FrontlineAwards for the third year running, as well as the many individual award sponsors. We’re so grateful for your support, tonight couldn’t happen without you!
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Frontline | children's charity @frontlinesw.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
Today’s the day – the #FrontlineAwards25 are here! We’re back for our third year celebrating the incredible impact of social workers and young people. We’ll be here posting live from the event so stay tuned to find out who tonight’s winners are!
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Frontline | children's charity @frontlinesw.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
Read how one social worker made a world of difference in our latest blog. 🔗https://bit.ly/4jZnimu
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Frontline | children's charity @frontlinesw.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
"Leela wasn’t just a social worker, she became a part of our family’s journey." When Joel and Jane faced one of the toughest times of their lives, Leela's support helped them stay connected and navigate the challenges ahead.
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Frontline | children's charity @frontlinesw.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
We’re delighted to have her with us as we celebrate the incredible work of social workers and the children and young people they support.
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Frontline | children's charity @frontlinesw.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
A BAFTA-nominated and RTS award-winning journalist, Katie has led investigations into issues such as unregulated children’s homes and the spread of Covid in care homes.
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Frontline | children's charity @frontlinesw.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
We’re excited to announce that Katie Razzall, BBC news culture and media editor, will be hosting this year’s Frontline Awards!
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Frontline | children's charity @frontlinesw.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
4/4 A massive thank you to our funders and partners for your support. Applications are now open for the next cohort of the Innovation programme. If you’re ready to turn your idea into a reality, visit our website to find out more! 🔗https://bit.ly/3GlIJz9
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Frontline | children's charity @frontlinesw.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
3/4 An education charity that will empower parents, carers and families to challenge permanent exclusions. Real-world learning experiences connecting young people to careers in music and entertainment.
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Frontline | children's charity @frontlinesw.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
2/4 We’re funding: - An advocacy and research organisation bringing together child protection social workers to improve online safety. - Therapeutic and trauma-informed cards for social workers to make life story work a core, enriching part of a child’s care experience.
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Frontline | children's charity @frontlinesw.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
1/4 We’re happy to share that four new projects from our Innovation programme will receive funding and pilot with partners this year!
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Frontline | children's charity @frontlinesw.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
We would also like to say a big thank you to Hamptons Resourcing for sponsoring this award. Head over to our website to learn more about our final shortlist🔗https://bit.ly/4imVzdD
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Frontline | children's charity @frontlinesw.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
This year’s final shortlist for the Frontline Award for Team of the Year have shown how powerful it can be when professionals come together with a clear purpose – driving real change for children and families. A massive congratulations to all the teams shortlisted!
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Frontline | children's charity @frontlinesw.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
On Friday we celebrated the 2022 cohort of the Frontline programme (now known as Approach Social Work). Congratulations to everyone who graduated! We’re so excited to see the difference you will continue to make. Thank you for choosing social work.
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Frontline | children's charity @frontlinesw.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
We look forward to seeing what other reforms the Government is planning in line with the Children’s Wellbeing Bill. www.gov.uk/government/n...
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Councils backed with over £500m to restore family services
Funding for preventive services doubled to over half a billion pounds to drive restoration in family and parenting support across every English council.
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Frontline | children's charity @frontlinesw.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
This investment to make family support services more accessible is an encouraging step. By joining up services and increasing multi-agency working, we hope that this allows for more families to be given the tailored support they need.
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Frontline | children's charity @frontlinesw.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
We are pleased to see the Government is boosting funding for early family support across England. We know just how important it is to stop children at risk of harm from falling through the cracks.
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Frontline | children's charity @frontlinesw.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
Today, we would like to say a massive thank you to every social worker for your dedication and compassion to the children and families you support. We appreciate and acknowledge everything you do to make a difference in the lives of those who need it most. #SocialWorkWeek2025
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Frontline | children's charity @frontlinesw.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
If you’re an experienced leader with a passion for shaping organisational culture, we would love to hear from you! 📅Apply by 9am, Friday 28 March! 🔗https://bit.ly/3R80DYd
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Frontline | children's charity @frontlinesw.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
We’re hiring a director of operations and culture at Frontline! Looking for someone with strong leadership, experience in HR strategy, financial management and a collaborative mindset.
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Frontline | children's charity @frontlinesw.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
Once again, congratulations to everyone who has completed Step Forward and we’re looking forward to welcoming the third cohort at the end of the month.
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Frontline | children's charity @frontlinesw.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
Last week, our second cohort completed the Step Forward programme. We celebrated their journey and reflected on the growth and achievements they have through the programme.
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