Yvonne Salter Wright

We are looking for passionate and skilled individuals to join the Board of Directors and help guide the strategic direction of the new CMATworking alongside the CEO, Sinead Smith, and a dedicated Executive Team. See: birminghamdiocese.org.uk/Pages/FAQs/Sit…

✨ New on Sycamore Plus: our brand-new Parenting Series is now live. Presented by Katherine Kerman and John Withers, and introduced by Fr Stephen Wang, these nine sessions explore the beauty and challenges of family life today. 🎥sycamore.fm/pathways/paren…

“I was not aware that my university had specific support for people like me” To ensure every care experienced student is supported to achieve their aspirations, my Care Experienced Advisory Board co-produced a handbook for higher education professionals⬇️ childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/resource/suppo…

We are so sad to share that Dame Stephanie “Steve” Shirley CH has passed away aged 91. Child refugee turned tech pioneer, philanthropist & autism advocate, she founded an all woman software company & changed countless lives. Her light will never fade. Steveshirley.com

This report reflects what I hear far too often from young people in or leaving care. Instead of receiving care and support that sets them up for life as independent adults, they speak about feeling side-lined, ignored and isolated. Full statement 👇childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/news-and-blogs…

982,200 children in England had an active referral to Children & Young People's Mental Health Services at end of March 2024. 76% were over the age of 10. 6% referred 'in crisis'. Waiting times & spend per child varied widely according to area. Read more 👇 childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/resource/child…

Are you interested in becoming a teacher? Book your place at one of our free event. Pre-booking essential - scan the QR code or follow this link docs.google.com/forms/d/1yzuJn… @Knste_ITTE @UniofStaffsIOE @UniofStaffs #PGCE #QTS #TDA

We’re thrilled to introduce SycamorePlus, our brand-new subscription service designed to provide exclusive Sycamore resources for leaders and communities. 📅 Launch: 28th April 2025 Register for our introductory webinar on Wed 9th April, 7-8pm at: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

It’s #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek and this year’s theme is Know Yourself, Grow Yourself. Raising emotionally intelligent and resilient children can give them the tools they need to grow. But where do we even start? We’ve put together a list of tips: childrenssociety.org.uk/what-we-do/blo…

Many #CareExperienced young people don’t realise that university or college is an option for them. But you can inspire them! The sooner you start the conversation with them, the better prepared they will be to make the right choices. Read our guide: becomecharity.org.uk/get-support/pr…

🤩 | Look out for our teams in blue tomorrow 👀 We can’t wait to welcome you to our first Open Evening of the year (16:00 - 19:00). Get your questions answered at our ‘drop-in’ style evening! There’s still time to join us this January! 💙 Book now: bit.ly/3Zym20s

Great to be today at the @AdvanceHE #GovConf24 with three of our Council members and the Secretariat from @Newman_Uni as we seek over this year to develop our future vision and strategy together with optimising governance in order to achieve it.

At the @AdvanceHE #GovConf24 hearing Sir David Behan insightful comments, including that successful organisations know the answer ‘why do you exist’ and their boards and executives create a culture that results in high staff engagement.

I hope this book is a useful resource for @CSTvoice leaders. It is intended to bring together our thought leadership over the years into the three nested leadership narratives of trust leadership (leadership of your organisation), civic leadership and system leadership.

🌲⛪️✨Save the date ✨⛪️🌲 Coventry and Nuneaton deanery, warmly welcome you to join the annual Blessing of the Crib. It takes place on Sunday 1.12.24 at 4pm in Broadgate. It is a week tomorrow and we look forward to seeing you there!

Time’s almost up! We need education professionals, employers and organisations to share their views on the current system and what needs to change. Help us create a curriculum that sets every child up for success in life and work. Submit to the call for evidence ⬇️

👋 | Come and see us at the Get Into Teaching: Birmingham event 💙 ✅ Get your questions answered ✅ Discover what funding options are available ✅ Connect with people like you who are considering a career in teaching Book now: bit.ly/3ALwN7h

Calling all educators, experts, organisations, employers or anyone with an interest in our schools, the curriculum and how our children and young people are assessed. Help shape the future of education by taking part in our call for evidence 👇 consult.education.gov.uk/curriculum-and…

Hugely grateful and humbled to receive an Honorary Doctorate from Birmingham Newman University today. Thank you to the wonderful Liz Plummer for her greatly gracious and generous words and so thankful to the Vice Chancellor, Pro-Chancellor and all at ⁦@Newman_Uni⁩

Monday promises to be a wonderful celebration of the student centred education provided by @Newman_Uni within @RCBirmingham