🤩👏🏻🤩👏🏻 our very own Sheryl Workforce Development Darlington Darlington Xtra Darlington Borough Council ASYE Darlington Chris Bell #lovedarlo

This film, made by care-experienced people from Redcar & Cleveland, will help raise awareness of the experiences of children incare and what’s important to them. Learn more about the people who made it here: wearebluecabin.com/latest/childre…

Gathering pupil voice in a way that is meaningful and not tokenistic is a key priority of our virtual school. We recently explored useful ways to capture pupil voice at our Virtual School network meeting! 💬🏫 How do you capture pupil voice in your settings?

It's finally here! We loved being part of this series of podcasts. You can catch up on them all using the Spotify link.

Owain, Education Officer at Darlington VS: “Once again, it was a complete joy to work together alongside our children, young people and the Blue Cabin team. It was a wonderful, fun-packed day full of smiles, curiosity and enthusiasm" wearebluecabin.com/latest/creativ…

Once again, The Civil Service are running a Care Leaver Internship scheme, providing a number of great opportunities in different departments across the country. Applications open from the 8th May to the 9th June. To find out more, email [email protected] Dept for Education Careers

⭐️ It’s Tuesday, which can only mean one thing- #traumainformedtuesday ! Episode 4 is out today! ⭐️ open.spotify.com/episode/6qqNQI… Workforce Development Darlington Darlington Xtra Darlington Virtual School Darlington Borough Council

A small extract of an informative Episode 4! Give it a listen and let us know what you think :)

We had a great time last week watching Milkshake Live at darlingtonhipp with a group of young people + their carers. We then did some Milkshake Monkey activities Blue Cabin CIO and explored the creative space Theatre Hullabaloo. Thanks to everyone who came + made the day amazing!

Every Child Leaving Care Matters #ECLCM eclcm.org

As the children head back to school be mindful of those for whom the break hasn’t been easy. Some will be tired, others watchful, some avoidant of connection, others seeking comfort. Returning to connection, routine, co regulation and reducing pressure will support safety #trauma

How can a virtual school deliver creative activities which have relationship-building at their heart? Find out in the latest episode of our podcast, featuring Owain Davies from Darlington Virtual School: wearebluecabin.com/resource/podca…

💡 Are you looking for ways to support pupils with SEND in your school? Our animation shows how teachers can use the “Five-a-Day” approach to improve outcomes for all children in their classroom. Watch here 👇

GET INVOLVED! SUPPORT THIS VALUABLE RESEARCH into professional collaboration within safeguarding partnerships University of Sunderland. Survey link below... sunduni.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_57…

🥁🥁🥁 💙 We are thrilled to share some ‘EXCELLENT’ news! 🤎 ⭐️ Barney has achieved the highest rating by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), following a rigorous and comprehensive inspection! ⭐️ Read more here 👇 ⭐️ barnardcastleschool.org.uk/2023/06/09/bar… #WeAreBarney 💙🤎

"Independent schools have on offer many of the things Virtual School headteachers are seeking for Children in care." @CalvinKiping, Virtual School Headteacher for Darlington Council, talks about the many benefits of an RNCSF bursary 👇 #RNCSF #EducationForAll

Darlington Virtual School Head, Calvin Kipling speaks at #NAVSH24 , NAVSH conference in Birmingham.

We're so happy to share the brilliant news that four care-experienced young people who took part in one of our Cool Things days have achieved their Arts Award Explore. Find out more here: wearebluecabin.com/latest/arts-aw… Darlington Borough Council Darlington Virtual School

Arts Award achievement for Darlington Virtual School pupils: darlington.gov.uk/your-council/n….

The support University of Sunderland offer students with care experience and who are estranged is fantastic from enrolment to graduation and beyond. We’re proud to have them as NNECL members and Quality Mark holders.