Helen Sheppard

If you're applying for geography at @UniofOxford (@oxfordgeography) this October, then feel free to get in touch! Happy to provide mock interviews, personal statement feedback, phone calls etc to applicants from state school backgrounds. 1/

It’s #VolunteersWeek2023 and I was very excited to get this badge through the post from @GirlguidingMids today. I’m proud to be helping girls know they can do anything!

The out of office is on and I’m back in a classroom for a week to brush up on my Spanish skills. Wish the view from my school had been like this! #alwayslearning

Just five more days left to apply for a job in the Rights & Participation Service! ce0421li.webitrent.com/ce0421li_webre… #Job #YouthWork #Participation #FamilyHubs #TeamWork

A full time opportunity has come up in our team to be the participation link for the engagement of children, young people, parents and carers in the development of #FamilyHubs in Leicester! You’ll get to work with an awesome team (just saying 💁🏽‍♀️) ce0421li.webitrent.com/ce0421li_webre…

Are your students aiming for top universities? Oxford's FREE access programme for state school students is designed to help with that providing months of support and an academic residential. Apply for #UNIQ2023 today!

We're looking for a #projectmanager to join our team and shape the delivery of Family Hubs in Leicester. The post is open to applicants until 31 October - details available here: ce0421li.webitrent.com/ce0421li_webre…

There are exciting plans afoot for the @Leicester_News Early Career Network's mentoring programme - after today's meeting I'm looking forward to seeing new committee members bring in fresh ideas #mentoring #YENEarlyCareersNetwork

I seriously think my internal thermostat is broken. I must be the only person in England who dressed all summery ready for the heatwave and now is sat at my desk huddled under a blanket, feeling cold #heatwave2022

The Civil Service are running a Care Leaver Internship scheme, providing a number of great opportunities in different departments across the country. Applications open from the 8th August to 5th September. To find out more, email leavers.care@education.gov.uk @dfecareers

Rather than sunbathing, I spent this sunny Sunday taking our Guides on a day camp. I was very excited to have a go at the Tomahawk throwing myself (though glad to be spectating on dry land while the girls all fell out of their kayaks). #volunteer #girlguidingmidlands

Great to see this fantastic new resource to raise awareness of the Local Offer and how it can support young people with SEND, their families and people working with these families. Check out the animation here: tinyurl.com/5n7subaa #localoffer #SEND #LeicesterSEND

Sometimes a day in the office makes me miss sharing ideas with the fantastic people of @Leicester_News in person everyday. Then I get to the station to go home, discover all the trains have been cancelled and realise that at times the commute up/down stairs is so much better!

My out of office is on and I’ve started my week off right, enjoying the sunshine in one of my favourite places. How was I ever lucky enough to live somewhere as beautiful as @WorcCollegeOx?!

Spoke at our 'Uncovering Learning' session as part of our Learning At Work Week today to reflect on all the learning I've experienced on my journey from @ngdp_LGA grad through to Senior Project Manager at @Leicester_News. Never stopped to think about it before but wow it's a lot!

My blanket is finished and oh what a nightmare it was - next time I will definitely be following a pattern! It’s a little bit wonky but I think it adds to the character.

Discussed #mbti today. Tonight I’m reminded why, as a INFJ, I like plans. I’ve been working on a patchwork blanket, choosing pattern spontaneously. Each square is a different size/colour. Now I’m having a nightmare figuring out how to patch it all together! #ishouldhaveplanned

I’m a firm believer that calories don’t count after you’ve given blood! Here’s your quarterly reminder to sign up to save a life and get a free biscuit while you’re at it #giveblood #aspositiveasmybloodtype @GiveBloodNHS

My laptop had a meltdown this evening while I was mid Teams call and my colleague couldn’t stop laughing at the frozen look of despair on my face. She kindly took a photo to send to me. I feel it accurately captures how I’ve felt about my IT all day today!

@_crmzchan_ I’m tapping in a dance show!

It’s been about eight years since I last got all dressed up to go on stage but this weekend I’m pushing myself out my comfort zone and performing in four shows. Will give me something exciting to talk about in the next team meeting!