Last day of this and then heading home and back to the office. Rumour has it it may be slightly cooler than 35 degrees when we land....

My article 'The shame and shaming of parents in the child protection process' has just been chosen as an Editors' Choice in Families, Relationships, and Society if anyone missed it and was interested to read it - free access available here policy.bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/journals/famil…

Absolutely agree the importance of leading with compassion

Final days of summer but really is a beautiful one

Big meet up of Corporate Parenting staff teams in #Woking today. So much change to absorb: time for all to find out how different services can support children in care. ⁦Dave Hill CBE⁩ ⁦Chief Executive of Surrey County Council⁩ ⁦@BurkeJacquie⁩ ⁦Sam Bushby⁩

This morning on the Downs

Great event launching the Graded Care Profile in Surrey as we continue to strengthen our practice around neglect

Really interesting listening to Carlene Firmin at the Safeguarding Adolescents Conference. Fabulous speaker

Recruitment of Social Workers is our biggest challenge at the moment. There is a national shortage. If you are thinking about returning to social work, we’d love to hear from you.

Love the focus on leadership and values and how in leading The Family Safeguarding model, leaders can consistently bring our own core values into practice and organisations. Authentic leadership comes from the heart and enable relationships and love to grow #SFPCLearningEvent

There's still time to join us at our special World Refugee Day event with @sanctuaryinchi on Monday in Chichester. Find out more and book your free tickets ➡️ow.ly/SHF550JzSS9 #Chichester #ChichesterEvents #WhatsoninChichester Refugee Week 🧡

Calling all dog lovers 🐶 We have a paws-itively brilliant challenge for you! Join us for the Puppy Power Walk! Track your miles and help make a difference with your walks this February. 🐾 Sign up for the Puppy Power Walk: buff.ly/3GmBQKe 🐾

Highly recommend hearing from @ClarePoyner about how Portsmouth have extended their Family Safeguarding approach to support children to return home from care

Arthur what an achievement. A moment to be so very proud of the work you do that has made such a difference to so many. Practice that flows from the relationships you build and your heart within it. #FrontlineAwards23 #Portsmouth

Come and join us in this key Head of Service role for Children we Care For jobs.theguardian.com/job/8581737/he…

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A big thank you to Nirvana's team for joining us for a wonderful photo together with Councillor Suzy Horton and Sam Bushby. Nirvana is a finalist in the Social Work Awards. Learn more here: strongerfutures.co.uk/news/general-n… #StrongerFutures #SocialWorkerAwards

So great to hear the work done to strengthen relationships between children and their families. Under the amazing leadership of the team leader Vicky

In recognition of Kate’s skill, commitment and tenacity as a social worker. A mentor to her colleagues, embracing family safeguarding and enabling parents to care for their children

Would you like to make a difference to the lives of children and young people? There are exciting opportunities for qualified social workers to join Portsmouth City Council teams. Learn more about the roles here: strongerfutures.co.uk/view-jobs #StrongerFutures