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One of our Health & Social Care students Amy, has been featured in an article on placements and their integral role in learning! 🤩 You can read the full story here at: bit.ly/3yCkRU5

📢New research 📢 Alongside Family Links we explored the role on HOME SCHOOL LINK WORKERS: Who are they, what do they do and why are they important? Unsurprisingly we found they play an essential role in developing & sustaining partnerships with families in a school setting, putting the children at the centre. In the current climate, it is vital to raise their profile with the hope that the role can be better understood and resourced effectively. With this in mind, we will be continuing our research to explore our proposals for change. To read more and get involved with this research ⬇ https://lnkd.in/emNQui6n

📢New research 📢 Alongside Reach Foundation we explored the role on HOME SCHOOL LINK WORKERS: Who are they, what do they do and why are they important? Unsurprisingly we found they play an essential role in developing & sustaining partnerships with families in a school setting, putting the children at the centre. In the current climate, it is vital to raise their profile with the hope that the role can be better understood and resourced effectively. With this in mind, we will be continuing our research to explore our proposals for change. To read more and get involved with this research ➡ https://lnkd.in/eAY_FT-u

Early care and education professionals have always been on the leading edge of research and practice in education, and 2024 is no different. As we navigate the complex challenges in our work today, we have a unique opportunity to uplift each other, reinforce our shared values in educating and caring for children, and resist forces that seek to diminish our progress. We invite you to join The CAYL Institute and our partner, Exchange Press, as we document this historic moment with actionable steps to speak up and take charge of the narrative of early care and education. Take a moment to share your lived experience and strategies for courageous and collaborative action with February's focus questions: https://lnkd.in/eNB2dWGg

As we welcome 2024, read our 2023 Reflections: A Year at the Center message to find resources and tools from last year that child welfare professionals nationwide found useful in their work:

Mark your calendars and save the date! Bridging to Resilience 2025 will be held April 8-9, 2025 at WSU in Wichita, KS. We are now accepting proposals for the conference. We would love to invite and include all Trauma-Informed voices to the B2R table…including youth pastors, youth sports leaders, after school youth clubs, mental health workers, medical professionals, and more who are utilizing Trauma-Informed, Restorative, and Equitable practices that support the needs of children, families, adults, and community members. We want to hear your voice and learn from your experiences, together! We are looking for presentations around the following topics: 💖Trauma Informed Practices in families and communities, including faith communities, community support organizations, youth organizations, and child-serving programs 💖Polyvagal Theory: Foundations of emotions, attachment, communication, and regulation 💖Restorative Practices and Discipline 💖Trauma Responsive Approaches and Systems in schools that positively impact academic, social, and emotional outcomes of children and families 💖Co-regulation strategies for the classroom, the community, the families 💖Equity, diversity, and inclusion practices, programs, and systems that meet the needs of students, families, adults and community organizations Submit your proposal here: https://lnkd.in/gyKYcRrW Contact carmenzeisler@essdack.org if you have any questions

Calling all professionals in the Hull community! We're excited to launch a new survey in partnership with Mind Of My Own Ltd, aimed at understanding the needs of young people who are not in employment, education, or training (NEET). Your engagement will help us shape our support services and make a positive impact. If you are a young person not in employment, education, or training, we want to hear from you! Share your experiences and opinions to help us better understand your needs. Take the survey: https://lnkd.in/eNPP_A9P Or, if you know someone who fits this criteria, encourage them to take part! **This survey is for young people aged 16-18 (16-25 with an EHCP) who are not in employment, education, or training in Hull** [Image of a promotional text highlighting Hull City Council YPSE service, in partnership with Mind Of My Own Ltd, showcases various ways to share their survey, aimed at engaging young people aged 16 - 18, as well as those 16 - 25 with an EHCP. The survey focuses on exploring opportunities in employment, education, and training, encouraging young people to have their say].

Are we putting Queensland kids first? Shout out to Luke Twyford, Graeme Bolton, Di Farmer and all the legends at the Queensland Family and Child Commission (QFCC) for calling for feedback on the draft. My submission is in and thought I will have a go at some plain speaking feedback for transparency. My main themes re - Fostering Imagination, Connections, and listening to 'experience' over study. Keen as to see others thoughts and flood the feedback lines with diverse voices. Sharing Real Life Experiences: Talk about what's really happening with young people and the law by telling their stories. Listen to what they, their families, and locals have to say. Talking With the Community: Spend time in the community to really understand what's going on. Talk to the locals, not just at big events, but in day-to-day life too. Using Different Kinds of Knowledge: Recognise that both people who have studied a lot and those who've lived through tough times have important knowledge to share. Learning Together: Set up ways for experts and community members to learn from each other, like group meetings or online chats. Working Together on Projects: Start activities that get everyone involved, like helping the community or guiding the youth. Everyone uses their strengths and learns new things. ***Stay close to people like Joe Kwon and ConFit Pathways, A/Prof Corey Tutt OAM and DeadlyScience, Kurt Gruber and Worldview Foundation and the upcoming On Country program in Mount Isa. These are the doers and dreamers supporting 'Youth Justice' who have boots on the ground and a vision for the future. Making Fair Rules: Push for rules that take care of everyone's needs, especially those who don't usually get to have a say. Valuing All Skills: Show that skills from life are just as important as what you learn in school. Things like dealing with tough times and understanding people are key. Using the Internet to Share and Connect: Use websites and social media to spread stories and ideas, and to talk with more people. Thinking Ahead: Look for ways to make things better for a long time, not just quick fixes. Seeing What Works and Changing Things Up: Keep checking if what you're doing is working and be ready to change plans if you need to.