I just signed a S.E.Essex Green Party petition: Save Leigh's Trees. Sign here: actionnetwork.org/petitions/save…

Proud moment = Hosting our 2nd Power of Sport and Youth Crime Prevention conference. Inspirational speakers, powerful stories being told by young people, insightful workshops and all in attendance wanting to make a difference in communities.

Important report from Ofsted and HMIP today - it confirms what I have heard from the young people I’ve spoken to in YOI’s. That education and the system more broadly is not working. 1/6 gov.uk/government/pub…

Opportunities for sport and wider activities that serve as diversion and supports with better behaviour. A genuine care and belief that education is critical in turning these children’s lives around. 5/6

Out now: a new episode of our podcast, 'Ofsted Talks' on the young offender institutions report out now: ow.ly/HnTC50TB3X5 with thanks to Charlie Taylor and HMI Prisons