George Shipman

Excited to be leading this in Warwickshire. #ChildFriendlyWarwickshire

⚠️Child Exploitation is happening. Don’t ignore it. ⚠️ 'County Lines' is a form of organised crime where criminals pressurise vulnerable young people and adults to transport drugs. Read more: somethingsnotright.co.uk/county-lines/ We want a #ChildFriendlyWarwickshire. #SomethingsNotRight

Exploitation is happening now. Are you reading between the lines? You aren’t to blame but it is ALL of our responsibility to protect our children and young people by asking the difficult questions you can help disrupt exploitation. #CEADay24 #helpinghands #warwickshireCE

Hundreds of children and young people in Warwickshire are exploited every year. Everyone has a responsibility to learn how to spot the signs to report it. If you see something that's not right, don't ignore it, visit somethingsnotright.co.uk. #CEADay24 #SomethingsNotRight

‼️‼️county lines‼️‼️ you’ve probably heard of this before but did you know just how dark and dangerous it can be for young people to be ‘recruited’. They are not ‘recruited’ or ‘gang members’ they are victims of exploitation. #CEADay24 #helpinghands #warwickshireCE

Please check out @SocialWorkEng's amazing campaign 'Changing the script on Social Work'. It features Callum,  one of our brilliant Children in Care Councillors and Sonja one of our fantastic WCC SWs. A massive well done to Callum and Sonja for taking part! youtube.com/watch?v=TvfNYl…

A full week of awareness raising and training in Warwickshire this week 👍

The doors are now open at the COMPASS Jobs Fair in Birmingham. We're here to discuss job opportunities and career progression with you. Feel free to stop by! #WorkWithUs #ChildFriendlyWarwickshire #CompassJobFair2024 @COMPASSeventsUK

Today’s focus is on transport’s role in Child Criminal Exploitation e.g. County Lines, and Child Sexual Exploitation e.g. trafficking. Find out more about the signs of Child Sexual Exploitation: somethingsnotright.co.uk/child-sexual-e… Don’t ignore it. #CEADay24 #SomethingsNotRight

I was so immensely proud of our IMPACT Group yesterday evening. The short film they have produced around young people with SEND's experience in schools was not only incredibly informative, but an inspiring achievement and a call for increased support and understanding of needs.

The 'Hey Foster Carer' event takes place at 6pm on 28 Feb, @ Old Shire Hall. Hear from care-experienced young people, Warks foster carers & learn about fostering opportunities. More info here: fostering.warwickshire.gov.uk/hey-foster-car… Reserve your place today:fosteringenquiries@warwickshire.gov.uk

Our vision at @YouthEndowFund is that no child becomes involved in violence. We fund trials to find the best way to keep our children safe. But it's pointless knowing what works if nothing changes. A provocative 🧵on change, especially system change. (1/15)

Inspired by the #KnifeAngel monument in Nuneaton, 16-year-old Demi from Rugby submitted her powerful photography to a national competition. Supported by WCC FAST team, Demi's photos send a strong message against knife crime 🦋Read more: warwickshire.gov.uk/news/article/4…

Today marks the start of National Apprenticeship week! Within Children & Families, we will be celebrating our wonderful apprentices and the positive impact they are making… thank you for all the great work you do to support children, young people and families #NAW2024

Warwickshire Youth Council Elections 2024: Let's VOTE! Calling all young people aged 11-17! The future is in your hands. Read the manifestos of the 66 candidates & choose the voices you want to represent YOU. Voting opens Feb 1st! childfriendlywarwickshire.co.uk/vote2024 #BeHeard #YouthElections

🚨 Important announcement!🚨 Today we’ve published the final sections of the YJB case management guidance - a ‘how to’ guide for those working in youth justice. The sections focus on out-of-court disposals & custody and resettlement. Read and share the guidance👇gov.uk/guidance/case-…

Warwickshire is making good progress to enhance support for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), according to the latest review by the Department for Education and NHS England. Read more here > warwickshire.gov.uk/news/article/4… @NHS_CWICB

Are you #ChildFriendly? Our social workers are making a difference to the lives of families in Warwickshire to improve their futures. Do you have what it takes? Find out more: ow.ly/Lqqb50PJmHW #ChildFriendlyWarwickshire #WorkforWarwickshire

Amazing to visit our friends in @Child_Leeds and talk about our #ChildFriendlyWarwickshire journey and help other Local Authorities who are starting their initiatives!

Great to hear from Darren Burns, Director @TimpFoundation sharing the great work of the foundation including supporting prison leavers in to employment. #AYMAutumnConference2023