Marie 🦋
@blossom123.bsky.social
Proud Social Worker, Practice Consultant, ASYE assessor and Practice Teacher. Children’s Services. East of England. Passionate about equality, driven by empathy & acceptance. Thinking critically, fact-checking, and never following blindly.
The data makes it clear: current policy is failing vulnerable young people. Urgent reform is needed to ensure every child receives the care they deserve. #KeepCaringTo18
With 4 in 10 children aged 16-17 now in care-less accommodation, the government’s assertion that it only be used in “exceptional circumstances” couldn’t be further from the truth.
Read about our open letter to @JoshMacAlister ⬇️.
#KeepCaringto18
www.cypnow.co.uk/content/news...
Read about our open letter to @JoshMacAlister ⬇️.
#KeepCaringto18
www.cypnow.co.uk/content/news...
Children’s minister urged to end ‘care-less’ housing for older looked-after children - CYP Now
Campaigners have called on children’s minister Josh MacAlister to close a gap in the care system that leaves thousands of 16- and 17- year-olds “without day-to-day care” and vulnerable to exploitation...
www.cypnow.co.uk
November 8, 2025 at 7:25 AM
The data makes it clear: current policy is failing vulnerable young people. Urgent reform is needed to ensure every child receives the care they deserve. #KeepCaringTo18
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October 24, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Exactly. We need long-term, preventative support, not just crisis responses.
This is an important set of questions and the lack of services show the problems of short term thinking that plague the child protection system
‘A family justice system that removes the fourth, fifth or sixth child from families without doing anything about the reasons for removal is a failing system.’
August 30, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Exactly. We need long-term, preventative support, not just crisis responses.
Agreed; addressing VAWG needs to start with facing the facts, not the headlines.
I prosecute and defend the most serious sexual offences in our courts.
The overwhelming majority of offenders are British-born. Overwhelmingly the victim is someone known to them, either a partner or relative.
Anybody purporting to care about protecting women might start there.
The overwhelming majority of offenders are British-born. Overwhelmingly the victim is someone known to them, either a partner or relative.
Anybody purporting to care about protecting women might start there.
August 4, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Agreed; addressing VAWG needs to start with facing the facts, not the headlines.
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I prosecute and defend the most serious sexual offences in our courts.
The overwhelming majority of offenders are British-born. Overwhelmingly the victim is someone known to them, either a partner or relative.
Anybody purporting to care about protecting women might start there.
The overwhelming majority of offenders are British-born. Overwhelmingly the victim is someone known to them, either a partner or relative.
Anybody purporting to care about protecting women might start there.
August 4, 2025 at 3:29 PM
I prosecute and defend the most serious sexual offences in our courts.
The overwhelming majority of offenders are British-born. Overwhelmingly the victim is someone known to them, either a partner or relative.
Anybody purporting to care about protecting women might start there.
The overwhelming majority of offenders are British-born. Overwhelmingly the victim is someone known to them, either a partner or relative.
Anybody purporting to care about protecting women might start there.
Absolutely this. Children’s behaviour is communication — especially when they’ve been hurt. We must understand the pain behind the actions to help them heal.
When a child has experienced trauma, their behaviour isn’t a moral failing, it’s communication. The anger you see? That’s pain. The defiance? That’s fear. And the silence? That’s a survival strategy. None of this is about excusing bad behaviour. It’s about understanding it!
July 12, 2025 at 6:57 AM
Absolutely this. Children’s behaviour is communication — especially when they’ve been hurt. We must understand the pain behind the actions to help them heal.
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Lots of evidence Sure Start had many lasting beneficial effects so this is an encouraging development
Sure Start is coming back.
The Labour government is to open 1000 Best Start Family Hubs covering every local authority. The first will be in place by April 2026 & all by 2028.
They will combine existing Family Hubs & the Start for Life programme & also cover areas without these services.
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The Labour government is to open 1000 Best Start Family Hubs covering every local authority. The first will be in place by April 2026 & all by 2028.
They will combine existing Family Hubs & the Start for Life programme & also cover areas without these services.
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Government revives family services, supporting 500,000 more kids
Up to 1,000 Best Start Family Hubs to be rolled out across the country to provide wide-ranging help for families, such as parenting and early development.
www.gov.uk
July 6, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Lots of evidence Sure Start had many lasting beneficial effects so this is an encouraging development
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Thank you, Sharon, for sharing your powerful story. Kinship carers like you are the backbone of so many families. Great that #CarersWeek2025, recognises the dedication, resilience, and love kinship carers bring every day. 💙
Thank you, Sharon, for sharing your powerful story. Kinship carers like you are the backbone of so many families. Great that #CarersWeek2025, recognises the dedication, resilience, and love kinship carers bring every day. 💙
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June 26, 2025 at 6:54 AM
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Thank you, Sharon, for sharing your powerful story. Kinship carers like you are the backbone of so many families. Great that #CarersWeek2025, recognises the dedication, resilience, and love kinship carers bring every day. 💙
Thank you, Sharon, for sharing your powerful story. Kinship carers like you are the backbone of so many families. Great that #CarersWeek2025, recognises the dedication, resilience, and love kinship carers bring every day. 💙
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Our research team (@ciaranmmmurphy.bsky.social et al.) are still looking to recruit more social workers and former social workers with experience of working in coastal communities in England. If you are interested, or would like more information, please contact: [email protected].
June 17, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Our research team (@ciaranmmmurphy.bsky.social et al.) are still looking to recruit more social workers and former social workers with experience of working in coastal communities in England. If you are interested, or would like more information, please contact: [email protected].
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@sarahmdonnelly1.bsky.social @elainewilson.bsky.social @niamhatmu.bsky.social @danielfadden.bsky.social @drmuireann.bsky.social @drtamcane.bsky.social
Article in vol 22 1-2: Using the generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) chatbots of Perplexity and ChatGPT as a teaching and learning tool for practice teachers and students within social work placement, by Marguerita McGovern journals.whitingbirch.net/index.php/JP...
March 6, 2025 at 9:23 PM
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More about our growing young people leaving care programme, which is showing promising early evidence of making a positive difference to people’s lives. This in Children and Young People Now @sharedlivesplus.bsky.social www.cypnow.co.uk/content/anal...
Study reveals value of Shared Lives approach for care leavers - CYP Now
Recent research has shown that young people in care face significant challenges when making the transition to independent living.
www.cypnow.co.uk
May 1, 2025 at 6:01 PM
More about our growing young people leaving care programme, which is showing promising early evidence of making a positive difference to people’s lives. This in Children and Young People Now @sharedlivesplus.bsky.social www.cypnow.co.uk/content/anal...
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📖 Read the white paper (bit.ly/FASDWhitePaper2025), register for Impact Week (including the Symposium!), and join the movement at fasdunited.org
#FASDAction #FASDUnited #FASDAdvocacy #PolicyChange #Neurodiversity #MentalHealthAwareness #FASDInformed
#FASDAction #FASDUnited #FASDAdvocacy #PolicyChange #Neurodiversity #MentalHealthAwareness #FASDInformed
April 21, 2025 at 5:03 PM
📖 Read the white paper (bit.ly/FASDWhitePaper2025), register for Impact Week (including the Symposium!), and join the movement at fasdunited.org
#FASDAction #FASDUnited #FASDAdvocacy #PolicyChange #Neurodiversity #MentalHealthAwareness #FASDInformed
#FASDAction #FASDUnited #FASDAdvocacy #PolicyChange #Neurodiversity #MentalHealthAwareness #FASDInformed
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⏩ Your Westminster parliamentary briefing from BASW.
Find out how we’re representing the social work profession on key pieces of legislation being developed by policy-makers.
Read our latest update on the link 🔗
new.basw.co.uk/articles/wes...
Find out how we’re representing the social work profession on key pieces of legislation being developed by policy-makers.
Read our latest update on the link 🔗
new.basw.co.uk/articles/wes...
Westminster in recess: Your end of term parliamentary briefing from BASW
We review the key talking points at Westminster from the last few months.
new.basw.co.uk
April 10, 2025 at 1:22 PM
⏩ Your Westminster parliamentary briefing from BASW.
Find out how we’re representing the social work profession on key pieces of legislation being developed by policy-makers.
Read our latest update on the link 🔗
new.basw.co.uk/articles/wes...
Find out how we’re representing the social work profession on key pieces of legislation being developed by policy-makers.
Read our latest update on the link 🔗
new.basw.co.uk/articles/wes...
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New post-qualifying standards proposed for children’s social workers
The Department for Education proposes new standards to replace the current post-qualifying standards: knowledge and skills statements for child and family practitioners, which were first published in 2015.
The Department for Education proposes new standards to replace the current post-qualifying standards: knowledge and skills statements for child and family practitioners, which were first published in 2015.
March 28, 2025 at 1:52 PM
New post-qualifying standards proposed for children’s social workers
The Department for Education proposes new standards to replace the current post-qualifying standards: knowledge and skills statements for child and family practitioners, which were first published in 2015.
The Department for Education proposes new standards to replace the current post-qualifying standards: knowledge and skills statements for child and family practitioners, which were first published in 2015.
Is there a way to block anything to do with Trump on here??
March 22, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Is there a way to block anything to do with Trump on here??
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✨ Happy World Social Work Day! ✨
Today we proudly stand together with social workers across the globe to celebrate #WSWD2025
A day to acknowledge, recognise and show appreciation for the hard work, care and dedication of social workers everywhere. Thank you for all you do everyday.
Today we proudly stand together with social workers across the globe to celebrate #WSWD2025
A day to acknowledge, recognise and show appreciation for the hard work, care and dedication of social workers everywhere. Thank you for all you do everyday.
March 18, 2025 at 8:08 AM
✨ Happy World Social Work Day! ✨
Today we proudly stand together with social workers across the globe to celebrate #WSWD2025
A day to acknowledge, recognise and show appreciation for the hard work, care and dedication of social workers everywhere. Thank you for all you do everyday.
Today we proudly stand together with social workers across the globe to celebrate #WSWD2025
A day to acknowledge, recognise and show appreciation for the hard work, care and dedication of social workers everywhere. Thank you for all you do everyday.
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💬 ‘Ultimately your professional legacy is how you leave us and how you make us feel’
A powerful message to social work’s leaders at the start of Social Work Week in England.
Read in Professional Social Work online ⬇️
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A powerful message to social work’s leaders at the start of Social Work Week in England.
Read in Professional Social Work online ⬇️
basw.co.uk/about-social...
‘Ultimately your professional legacy is how you leave us and how you make us feel’
A powerful message to social work’s leaders at the start of Social Work Week in England
basw.co.uk
March 17, 2025 at 2:34 PM
💬 ‘Ultimately your professional legacy is how you leave us and how you make us feel’
A powerful message to social work’s leaders at the start of Social Work Week in England.
Read in Professional Social Work online ⬇️
basw.co.uk/about-social...
A powerful message to social work’s leaders at the start of Social Work Week in England.
Read in Professional Social Work online ⬇️
basw.co.uk/about-social...
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Research in Practice - Reflective supervision – New resources to support practice supervisors #socialworkweek2025
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How do we build a positive culture of supervision throughout our organisations? Explore a new open access resource hub to support practice supervisors.
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March 17, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Research in Practice - Reflective supervision – New resources to support practice supervisors #socialworkweek2025
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No child should be going hungry, cold or unhoused - no matter where they were born or what passport they have.
New research from Praxis shows what needs to be done to make sure migrant children are included in the upcoming Child Poverty strategy
New research from Praxis shows what needs to be done to make sure migrant children are included in the upcoming Child Poverty strategy
REVEALED: A huge 30% of migrant parents not using childcare are struggling to make ends meet.
Our new report with @ippr.bsky.social is out now and here’s what you need to know 🧵
Authors @josephinewy.bsky.social & @lucyhbmort.bsky.social
Our new report with @ippr.bsky.social is out now and here’s what you need to know 🧵
Authors @josephinewy.bsky.social & @lucyhbmort.bsky.social
March 10, 2025 at 10:43 AM
No child should be going hungry, cold or unhoused - no matter where they were born or what passport they have.
New research from Praxis shows what needs to be done to make sure migrant children are included in the upcoming Child Poverty strategy
New research from Praxis shows what needs to be done to make sure migrant children are included in the upcoming Child Poverty strategy
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Research in Practice is working with @socialworkengland.bsky.social to find out more about how AI is being used in social work education and practice.
Take part in research exploring the benefits and risks of using AI in social work. ow.ly/WCZW50VaXqc
Take part in research exploring the benefits and risks of using AI in social work. ow.ly/WCZW50VaXqc
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Social Work England, in collaboration with Research in Practice, is conducting essential research to explore emerging use of artificial intelligence.
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March 5, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Research in Practice is working with @socialworkengland.bsky.social to find out more about how AI is being used in social work education and practice.
Take part in research exploring the benefits and risks of using AI in social work. ow.ly/WCZW50VaXqc
Take part in research exploring the benefits and risks of using AI in social work. ow.ly/WCZW50VaXqc
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✍️ "Social work is a peaceful, authoritative and inclusive voice that we need in our world."
Three years on from the invasion of Ukraine, Gerry Nosowska shares a personal reflection on the role of social work in relation to the ongoing crisis. ⬇️
basw.co.uk/articles/inv...
Three years on from the invasion of Ukraine, Gerry Nosowska shares a personal reflection on the role of social work in relation to the ongoing crisis. ⬇️
basw.co.uk/articles/inv...
Invasion of Ukraine three years on: a personal reflection on social work
Gerry Nosowska shares her reflections on the anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine.
basw.co.uk
February 25, 2025 at 12:25 PM
✍️ "Social work is a peaceful, authoritative and inclusive voice that we need in our world."
Three years on from the invasion of Ukraine, Gerry Nosowska shares a personal reflection on the role of social work in relation to the ongoing crisis. ⬇️
basw.co.uk/articles/inv...
Three years on from the invasion of Ukraine, Gerry Nosowska shares a personal reflection on the role of social work in relation to the ongoing crisis. ⬇️
basw.co.uk/articles/inv...
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Social Work England proposing to increase registration fees 33% because they have not gone up in a decade. Other things that have not increased in a decade, or dropped in real terms:
- mileage pay
- student bursaries
- placement fees
- wages
- service funding
- SW wellbeing...
- mileage pay
- student bursaries
- placement fees
- wages
- service funding
- SW wellbeing...
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February 24, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Social Work England proposing to increase registration fees 33% because they have not gone up in a decade. Other things that have not increased in a decade, or dropped in real terms:
- mileage pay
- student bursaries
- placement fees
- wages
- service funding
- SW wellbeing...
- mileage pay
- student bursaries
- placement fees
- wages
- service funding
- SW wellbeing...
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On valentines day I'd like to say that social work for all its technocracy is grounded in love of humanity, finding common cause, protecting the rights of ALL to live in peace, love & harmony #love #humanrights #socialwork
February 14, 2025 at 9:19 AM
On valentines day I'd like to say that social work for all its technocracy is grounded in love of humanity, finding common cause, protecting the rights of ALL to live in peace, love & harmony #love #humanrights #socialwork
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Social Work England has commissioned two pieces of research to explore how artificial intelligence (AI) is shaping social work practice and education.
Good. It's high time the professional regulator got across the pressing issue of AI in social work.
www.communitycare.co.uk/2025/02/04/s...
Good. It's high time the professional regulator got across the pressing issue of AI in social work.
www.communitycare.co.uk/2025/02/04/s...
Social Work England probes AI’s impact on profession
What do you think of unions' claim for a £3,000 pay rise for council staff? It is the least we/they deserve to compensate for years of pay cuts It would be good in an ideal world but is unrealistic It...
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February 4, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Social Work England has commissioned two pieces of research to explore how artificial intelligence (AI) is shaping social work practice and education.
Good. It's high time the professional regulator got across the pressing issue of AI in social work.
www.communitycare.co.uk/2025/02/04/s...
Good. It's high time the professional regulator got across the pressing issue of AI in social work.
www.communitycare.co.uk/2025/02/04/s...
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When considering the use of AI in social work, remember…
January 28, 2025 at 10:29 AM
When considering the use of AI in social work, remember…