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Brad performs his own composition in honour of his foster parents, Ev and Frank. #ThePiano

When you get invited for lunch to complete an audit on Attachment Aware/ Relational Practice @GalmptonPrimary Thank you!! We loved hearing about the fantastic practice and the incredible support offered to all children! Also, the work being done across the Trust.

Day 2 of our School Readiness (Leaplets) programme for our little ones! Addressing underdeveloped sensorimotor systems through a well thought out circuit and activities. Great support and engagement from the adults.. Beautiful adult‐child connection. @BussModel @TouchBase_UK

All the best to those starting their GCSEs today!! If you need support, please speak with your designated teacher in school, or you can contact the team at the virtual school.

As @NAVSH_UK continues its tireless work to improve educational outcomes for all our care-experienced children & children with a social worker, NAVSH Chair, Sue Johnson, has a productive meeting with David Johnston, Minister for Children, Families and Wellbeing.

NEW FREE RESOURCE: Exploring how fight, flight, freeze and collapse might be experienced in the body. Create opportunities to start small and tolerable conversations about heart, body and mind experiences when in survival mode. Download: beaconhouse.org.uk/resources

A useful article highlighting the importance of connection and relationships in addressing the absence of vulnerable learners. sec-ed.co.uk/content/best-p… We are delighted to be working on a project with @AnglianLearning to consider how we can improve attendance. Watch this space!!!

New report by @EduPolicyInst - suspended pupils are, on average, 12 months behind not-suspended peers & not achieving a pass in GCSE Eng & Maths. The report explores the need to be proactive and identify/support often hidden needs to avoid suspension buff.ly/4aBoeIw

It was a brilliant night with our young people's creativeness shining through! Thank you for harnessing their gifts.

📢🎉Phase Two Report Released🎉📢I am pleased to announce that the Phase Two report of the Care-Experienced Graduates project has been released this morning. The report is available to read here: doi.org/10.15124/yao-v…

📈🚸🖊️🏫 How can we improve educational outcomes for children in care? Quick reminder about our research report (with @NAVSH_UK and @ReesCentre), published in November - explores vital role of LA support, SEN funding and specialist provision: education.exeter.ac.uk/media/universi…

To celebrate the release of The Healing Relational Trauma Workbook next week I am giving away one copy. Follow, like and retweet for a chance to win. International okay. Winner announced end of February.

🌟 Shift to recognition-based attendance systems!Build emotional currency, prevent isolation, and eliminate victimisation. Unlike rewards, recognition nurtures intrinsic motivation. Let's create inclusive, supportive attendance cultures! inclusive-attendance.co.uk

Every interaction is a chance to build your child’s brain. Anytime, anywhere, at home or out and about, it all adds up. Learn more about the impact you can have at Start for Life. nhs.uk/start-for-life… #LittleMomentsTogether

Delighted to share the FREE teacher resource developed by BBCTeach raising awareness and understanding on how to support care experienced children. Thoughtful resources sharing the stories of care-experienced and adopted young people told by them! bbc.co.uk/teach/teacher-…

@marymered @BDPerry I've shared these with our designated teachers and had many positive comments, and thanks for a great resource. Using them in staff and team meetings. Thank you to the inspirational @BDPerry

Physical activity is vital in supporting your baby's growth! 😊 #BabyGrowth #ActiveBaby #HealthyBaby #ActiveParenting #HealthyLifestyle torbayfamilyhub.org.uk/advice-and-sup…

For children and adults who are sensitive to physical stimulation, the change in routine that Christmas brings can be stressful. Sensory Integration Intervention has a really useful guide to help... ow.ly/sAhX50Qkvoj #Sensoryhelp #TraumaInformed

It’s happening!!!! Are you an aspiring journalist with experience of the care system/adoption? #CEP This FREE ten week mentorship programme is for you 🥹😍 @journoresources @NCTJ_news @The_JDF @JSchofieldTrust @NewsAssociates please help share ✨ Register your interest below 👇