A valuable visit to Oakhill STC yesterday. Great to see how they’re supporting young people, ensuring they get the right help to turn their lives around and build brighter futures.
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Alison Clarke
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Alison Clarke
@YCSExecDirector
YCS Exec Director @HMPPS. Providing safe, secure and decent care for children in custody in England & Wales. Posts from me/my office.
Joined Haziran 2023
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Honoured to have attended the Butler Trust Awards at
St James’s Palace yesterday. Huge congratulations to all those who received awards and commendations.
The Royal Family@RoyalFamily
The 40th Annual Butler Trust Awards, hosted by The Princess Royal at St James's Palace today, had a surprise guest - The King! The Princess Royal has been Patron of the Trust since 1985 and champions their work to promote excellence in UK prisons, probation and youth justice.
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My thanks to all who contributed to this review and to Susannah for leading it. Many girls in custody are of the highest need and highest risk - and this work will help how we care for them for years to come.
Youth Justice Board@_YJB
This #InternationalWomensDay, our Board Member @NFCCCOO reflects on her review of girls in custody. ♀️ She calls for trauma-informed, gender-responsive care & a new model for placements. gov.uk/government/new… #IWD25 #Girls #Custody
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Always great to visit @HMYOIWerrington and see their efforts to support children and young people in custody. Proud of the hard work. #YCS #YouthJustice
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Alison Clarke retweeted
Sir @NicDakin55, Minister for youth justice sets out how we need to work together to tackle serious violence.
The Minister thanks the children who took part in the powerful round table today on social media and serious violence.
#YJLeadersSummit
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Alison Clarke retweeted
Today, Sir @NicDakin55 akin has also announced the publication of an independent review into the placement of girls in custody.
#YJLeadersSummit
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My thanks to all who made yesterday's YCS Staff Awards happen. I’m so proud and grateful of our people and their commitment to children and young people in our care. Well done to all the winners and nominees! #ExtraordinaryJob #YCS
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Grateful to all who contributed to the independent review into girls in custody. This is an important step in improving outcomes for some of the most vulnerable children in the justice system. ow.ly/UI1r50VamJX #YouthJustice #YCS
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Alison Clarke retweeted
Did you catch Poppy on @BBCOne Gladiators?
From a prison officer to PE Instructor @HMYOI_Wetherby, she empowers young people through sport while testing her own strength and resilience.
Read more about Poppy’s story here: bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…
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Alison Clarke retweeted
💪Great to see Poppy on #Gladiators!
Her role is essential in helping young people with not only physical wellbeing but also discipline, teamwork, and resilience.
These skills can directly impact better decision making in everyday life, reducing the likelihood of reoffending.
HMPPS@hmpps
📺 Recognise Poppy from @BBCOne's #Gladiators? Poppy’s role isn’t just about fitness – as a Physical Education Instructor she’s helping young people at HMYOI Wetherby build valuable life skills to make positive choices & create a brighter future. prisonandprobationjobs.gov.uk/roles-at-hmpps…
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Thrilled to see one of our own, PEI Poppy from @HMYOI_Wetherby, showcasing her strength and skills in the upcoming Gladiators series on @BBCiPlayer. Incredible talent across HMPPS. Looking forward to cheering her on! #Gladiators Ready!
HMPPS@hmpps
📺 Recognise Poppy from @BBCOne's #Gladiators? Poppy’s role isn’t just about fitness – as a Physical Education Instructor she’s helping young people at HMYOI Wetherby build valuable life skills to make positive choices & create a brighter future. prisonandprobationjobs.gov.uk/roles-at-hmpps…
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My thanks to colleagues at @hmyoifeltham for participating in the BBC’s recent knife crime documentary.
This helped give unique insight into the challenges faced by children and young people – and by our staff working with them to make a difference.
bbc.in/4htSrxj
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We need to drive performance improvement in what we deliver. We welcome support from experts in the community to support this journey. #YCS
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Our passionate YCS Learning and Skills leads, excellent Education Contract leads and local Heads of Education and providers at site level are making big changes to give young people the futures they deserve...
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On #InternationalDayOfEducation, let’s reflect on the power of learning to transform lives.
At least 75% of those in our young offender institutions (YOIs) were excluded from school prior to custody...
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Alison Clarke retweeted
.@Conway_Sean visited us at HMYOI Wetherby to give an inspiring talk to the children and young people. Sean shared practical tips on staying focused and resilient through sharing his own journey as an athlete. It was a really engaging session - thank you Sean!
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Positive to see latest report into the Young People's Unit at @HmpParc highlighting significant progress, particularly in safety and rehabilitation. There’s always more work to do, but great work from the team.
ow.ly/WKjv50UJIo4
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Always good to catch up with colleagues at @HMYOIWetherby. Some real transformation underway onsite. Seeing their hard work firsthand is inspiring. Their commitment to supporting young people in our care is making a real difference, and I’m proud of all they’re achieving. #YCS
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This powerful message captures what it means to work in the YCS. The people we work with sometimes become like family, united in a shared mission to make a difference. Proud of the extraordinary work our teams do every day. #ExtraordinaryJob #HMPPS #YCS
HMPPS@hmpps
Working with 15 to 18 year olds in custody is tough. However, you can make a real difference. As a Youth Justice Worker, you’ll be part of a close-knit team helping support children & young people ⬇️ prisonandprobationjobs.gov.uk/roles-at-hmpps… An extraordinary job. Done by someone like you.
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Well done to all staff recognised at the @HMYOIWerrington Staff Awards. Your hard work supports positive outcomes for children in our care, preparing them for a successful future.
Thank you for your leadership, @j5teadman.
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