Andy Lawrence

.@katekennally deployed a musical metaphor on receiving the Chief Executive of the Year prize @TheMJAwards 2023. Here she talks to @paulmarinko about winning the title and how she has ‘conducted’ @CornwallCouncil to success. ➡️bit.ly/4bzgfx5

Thank You to #TeamHERTS, safeguarding out of hours services #differentnamesamegame ❤️

Reflecting on yesterday’s incredible #LenehanLecture. Im so glad I got to not only meet one of my heroes, but work with them a little too! Dame Christine left me inspired, enthused and craving change! #SEND. Takeaways for me: 🔹Aspiration 🔸Agency 🔹Hope 🔸Humanity

@david4wantage "I started to understand there has to be a better way of doing things. We were trying to fix things and improve people's lives but we weren't changing them properly... and I got interested in how to activate the right part of the system to make a difference." #LenehanLecture

"Christine's unique contribution has been built on her ability to bring different people and different parts of the system together to create real change in the lives of children and families," says @AnnaFeuchtwang. #LenehanLecture

We're seconds away! NCB CEO @AnnaFeuchtwang will kick things off... Follow the thread below👇 for live updates from the event. Use #LenehanLecture to join the celebrations!

@mattrooney @yourdcsnotts @AnnaFeuchtwang @educationgovuk @david4wantage Unfortunately circumstances mean that I can’t get there this evening. So very sorry to miss. Please do tweet loads! #LenehanLecture

@yourdcsnotts @AnnaFeuchtwang @educationgovuk @david4wantage Hear hear! #LenehanLecture

When you’re wandering around Glastonbury and bump into the legend that is @Heavy_Load you know that’s the highlight of the weekend right there

Our strategy sets out our first steps towards achieving our vision that vulnerable children should have the foundational family or other close relationships they need to thrive in life. Click through the carousel for an overview of its key elements 👇 foundations.org.uk/our-work/strat…

Brighter Days ❤️

Statement from His Majesty's Chief Inspector, Amanda Spielman, on calls for Ofsted reform: ow.ly/PqSa50NNYA8

We’ve published the second part of our review on safeguarding children with disabilities and complex health needs in residential settings. Read our national recommendations for improving the quality, oversight and regulation of residential placements: gov.uk/government/pub…

The horrific abuse these most vulnerable children suffered was made possible because of failures at every level of the system. These reforms are vital & must be implemented urgently in full.

.@jlpartnership 🤝 @OpenUniversity Actual corporate parenting This is AWESOME. Care experienced and under 25? You can get a degree….for free!!!!! open.ac.uk/courses/fees-a…

A great heartfelt blog from my colleague @Anna_Racher about the #TCEProgramme Practice Principles for child exploitation and extra-familial harm: tce.researchinpractice.org.uk/launching-mult…

@hertscc @Ofstednews @FFHerts @FionaThomson_ @HertsSCB @HCCFosterAdopt @HCCSfYP So proud of our Teams and thankful to leaders. The rigour of political governance and their listening ear help make a huge difference.

Our social work and early help support for families has been rated as Outstanding following a recent inspection by @ofstednews, making Hertfordshire’s Children’s Services department one of the best in the country hertfordshire.gov.uk/about-the-coun…

Just two days before Ben died, he was deemed by CAMHS to be ‘at significant risk of death’. Despite requests for a Mental Health Act assessment, one was not carried out. mysocialworknews.com/article/camhs-…