For many children, parents and carers, going #BackToSchool can bring up a lot of feelings. So, we'd like to remind you that support is available. ❤️ For advice on supporting their learning, school transitions and more, visit the SurreyFIS website: orlo.uk/MyOXB

The thoughts of everyone at Surrey County Council are with The Royal Family at this deeply sad time. Our Chair, Helyn Clack, has written a letter of condolence to the Royal Family, you can read it and find out more information by visiting: orlo.uk/Vmcjs

Today we launch our new film #Childhood. The story follows Sophie and her brother Charlie, who're trying their best to have a childhood without adults around to meet their needs. Watch the full film: orlo.uk/oeuJe For more information, visit: orlo.uk/sda7T

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We think the new John Lewis & Partners ad is the best yet! ❤️ In Surrey, there are over 1,000 children in care. Could you open your heart and home to a child who needs you? Check out our own special ad for more info about Surrey fostering: orlo.uk/xRrhw

Choosing a school is a big decision, and it's important to find the right one for your child. Researching schools is an important first step in the admissions process. Discover our top tips for researching schools today: orlo.uk/MCB76

If working with me doesn’t put you off, check out this exciting contract role in the SCC comms team!…

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"Mia was really excited when we got all the decorations out of the loft. It was such a privilege to see how much she enjoyed it." Learn more about fostering with us, and this time next year you could be helping a Surrey child like Mia enjoy Christmas: orlo.uk/dXnQM

It's very concerning we're having to write this, in the past 24 hours we've been called to 4 incidents with Surrey Police where children are playing on ice on lakes & rivers in Epsom, Guildford, Ashted & Godalming. PLEASE explain to children that playing on ice is very dangerous.

Please take some time to look at this advice from our partners in the ambulance service ahead of a very busy weekend for them. 👏 A big thank you to them ahead of a busy period.

Such a helpful and informative video from my amazingly talented colleague Richard Neale. So much work goes into comms like these, great work Rich! 👏👏👏

This weekend (Sunday 23 April) the Government’s new Emergency Alerts service will be tested nationally. The service will warn people when their lives are in danger. Find out more about it and scam prevention in this thread… (1/4)

On the last day of #FosterCareFortnight we wanted to give a massive congratulations to Fiaa, one of our care leavers, for her first frontline gig! You can find out more about Fiaa's work here; orlo.uk/7QCqD #FosterFamily #FosterCare #InspiringStories #ChaseYourDreams

This is so powerful. Awareness raising at its finest. Watch till the end. Well done Norwich City FC and Samaritans

Ofsted shares glowing praise for Surrey's Hope Service, stating pupils ‘flourish’ at the ‘Outstanding’ school for children with mental health, emotional, social and educational needs provided by SCC and Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Read more: orlo.uk/6eeip

We’re proud to be opening 3 purpose-built children’s homes in Surrey 🏠 The new homes are part of our drive to increase residential capacity in Surrey, giving more children & young people in care the choice to stay close to their communities. Learn more: orlo.uk/xyaxW

The #M25 has been closed by National Highways: South-East this weekend in both directions between J10 at Wisley and J11 at Chertsey. Please check travel updates for any disruption and leave extra time for your journeys. Key updates on the county’s roads will be shared on Surrey Highways

Thanks LGcomms, great to have a spot on your brilliant blog! Hopefully it’s helpful for anyone in local gov about to go through an inspection…

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