Rebecca

A different perspective. Pausing to think. #ThursdayThoughts

BREAKING: Kellie Sutton WAS unlawfully killed, a jury concludes It is believed to be the first ever UK unlawful killing conclusion after a woman has taken her own life following domestic abuse. Paves way for police to properly consider manslaughter charges against perpetrators

Great collaborative working this morning with @AngusCouncil @whocaresscot @NHSTayside as champions for change on our @ThePromiseScot #AngusPromisePlan #whocareswecare

Many factors probably contribute to sudden infant death syndrome. Now, researchers have linked it to insufficient binding of a neurotransmitter to receptors in the brainstem #Echobox=1685786754" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">newscientist.com/article/237542…

As leaders of complex system change, we should value the creation of relationships as a key outcome in its own right: - We need to stop trying to design the solution & instead design for the conditions that enable the emergence of many solutions - Fostering more, quality & trusted relationships is a critical enabler of that emergence. Time spent building relationships & networks is not 'fluffy’. Rather, it's an investment in legitimacy & better outcomes. Superb piece by Bill Bannear of @ThinkPlace: @bill.bannear/the-new-zeitgeist-relationships-and-emergence-e8359b934e0" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">medium.com/@bill.bannear/…

Scottish services losing experienced social workers, leaving NQSWs without support, warns SASW - Community Care #Echobox=1681327429" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">communitycare.co.uk/2023/04/12/sco…

Care experienced young people from The Angus Promise Hangout joined forces with @childprotectsco to co-design their new children protection #speakupcampaign to encourage children & young people to speak up if they are experiencing neglect, harm or abuse 👉orlo.uk/YebbY

"Life is great with my grandad and grandmother" Revealing new research from @CoramVoice shows children generally happier in kinship care than in unrelated care. mysocialworknews.com/article/reveal…

What does it mean to do data differently? 🔢 Find out more at our podcast about data and the promise 👇 thepromise.scot/the-promise-sc…

Is data for monitoring or improvement? Or both❓ Have a watch or listen to a new podcast from The Promise Scotland that explores this work👇 thepromise.scot/the-promise-sc… Additional information on the Doing Data Differently Project can be found on the website link above.

Children rioting. The uproar in response to children going on strike over bathroom access in schools left me wondering what else children have called strikes for & how adults have responded. Here are some insightful answers. A THREAD independent.co.uk/news/education…

Domestic abuse – good practice and typologies youtu.be/fT7YeA0dEGc via @YouTube - put together by staff in Angus working towards eradicating violence against woman.

Proof copy has arrived! This is a great book which came out of a projectthat grew and grew. It was a joy working with @rebeccaokeefeSW

Last year we held our 1st Angus Promise Fun Day (with the help of lots of partners 🫶🏼), where 65 care experienced young people came together with their family, carers, friends & workers to have fun! Planning is underway for the 2023 event 💗 #KeepThePromise

It’s the 3rd anniversary of the Independent Care Review. While a lot has happened to #KeepThePromise there’s #StillLotsToDo. Last year we wanted to develop a youth champions board to give our care experienced young people the chance to get involved in matters that affect them.⬇️

Last year we had to place 29 Angus children and young people out with the local area because we didn’t have enough foster carers. One child had to stay with foster carers over 100 miles away! If you’ve been thinking about fostering, now’s the time to get in touch.

Children’s participation in the child protection system: Are young people from poor families less likely to be heard? sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

Merry Christmas 2023 🎄

Not Just Fire and Rescues! The blankets, hot water bottles, hats & gloves have been distributed through Angus Council Social Work, Links Health Centre & Montrose Connections, going towards helping members of the community keep warm in the winter during these challenging times.3/3

The Beacon House Resource Advent Day 19: A look at how sensory memories are made, told through the story* of baby James. Click here: youtube.com/watch?v=e6swX6… *Please be aware there are themes of neglect and abuse spoken about within this video.

A fabulous group member shared this tool with us. 💚🧡💛💙💜❤️