DCS @WestSussex, social worker & parent. Partnering with schools & communities to transform services for children & families through compassion & learning.

Chipping Norton, England
Joined September 2020
Nine new wholetime firefighters celebrated the end of their 16-week training course at a pass out parade at Platinum House yesterday. Read more about their journey: orlo.uk/KxWw8 Congratulations and welcome to the service! 👏👏👏
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It is an honour and a privilege to share this moment with @StaceyGodley and her inspirational and dedicated team and a true testament @WSCCNews improvement journey. 👏🏽
Huge congratulations to @Daniel_Ruaux and @WSCCNews Childrens Services for winning the silver award for Supportive Social Work Employer of the Year at this year's National Social Worker of the Year awards. A well deserved award for a brilliant team. 👏👏👏
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It’s a privilege to be in Manchester, with team West Sussex to celebrate the achievements, passion and dedication of our nations social workers #SWA25 @socialworkaward @Childrenfirstws
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Thank you @CllrJRussell46 and @WSCCNews Cllrs John Dabell, Paul Linehan, Brenda Burgess & Paul Marshall for championing our children. A proud moment to share, our children were EPIC supported by their families and friends and an incredible team who helped them shine!
Celebrating the exceptional achievements of our Children in Care this afternoon. Wonderful to see our young people grow in confidence & stature thanks to @Daniel_Ruaux & his team. Great to see @WSCCNews Cllrs John Dabell, Paul Linehan, Cllr Brenda Burgess & Paul Marshall.
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Our Adults’ Services have been rated ‘good’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). The regulator found strong leadership within adult social care teams and effective support that enables people to live healthier lives. Read more in the thread below 👇
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Congratulations to our Corporate Parenting Senior Leadership Team as their new ‘Children’s Homes Collaborative’ initiative has been shortlisted at this year’s MJ Achievement Awards. Read more here: orlo.uk/5kuCw
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To offer encouragement and guidance, @CommunityCare has shared 'The 12 Days of a Foster Carer’s Christmas Guide' by Foster Carer Maria Catterick. Read the useful guide here 👉 communitycare.co.uk/2012/12/…
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Discover powerful leadership with the Women in Leadership (WiL) Programme in Birmingham! Dates: 8th & 9th May 2025 Venue: Radisson Blu Hotel, Birmingham Cost: £795 + VAT Book your spot! thestaffcollege.uk/women-in-… #LeadershipDevelopment #WomenInLeadership
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To explore more about the benefits of fostering with us as a local authority, please visit ➡️ fosteringwestsussex.org.uk/w…
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Replying to @TheNationalHP
@TheNationalHP is hiring!🌟 NHP are looking for an apprentice to provide business admin support, enrich the understanding of the care experience journey, and develop their own skills along the way. Find out more: ow.ly/Ak7j50U9S9e #NHP #Job #Apprentice #CareExperienced
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Great to be in Liverpool for #NCASC24. Fantastic opening speech from Andy Smith, spotlighting the challenges and opportunities ahead if we are to deliver fairness, equity and social justice within our social care system as equal partners ⁦⁦@ADCStweets⁩
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Breakwater is the latest #WestSussex children’s home to be praised by Ofsted. The home in #Shoreham has been rated ‘outstanding’ following an inspection in October. You can read the full report here: orlo.uk/IAXtQ
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Today I will be laying a wreath in East Grinstead on behalf of West Sussex County Council honouring those who gave their todays so that we could have our tomorrows
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The GOLD AWARD WINNER for the Lifetime Achievement Award is… Susan Banyard! @WSCCNews Congratulations, Susan! 🎊 “Susan is a much-loved colleague with a ‘heart of gold’ and has been an asset not just to her team and the fostering service, but also to the profession.” #SWA24
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The GOLD AWARD WINNER for the Lifetime Achievement Award is… Susan Banyard! @WSCCNews Congratulations, Susan! 🎊 “Susan is a much-loved colleague with a ‘heart of gold’ and has been an asset not just to her team and the fostering service, but also to the profession.” #SWA24
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Huge congratulations to Susan Banyard from West Sussex County Council winner of the lifetime achievement award at the 2024 social work awards! ❤️ #SWA24
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Just amazing Susan, it’s been a true honour for us to share the moment your commitment to a lifetime of service, care and love for our most vulnerable has been recognised in such style! 👏🏽
A phenomenal winner in the Lifelong Achievement Gold Award to West Sussex's Susan Banyard for services to fostering at the National Social Worker Awards in London. A fantastic night for a fantastic team. ❤️❤️❤️
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So proud and humbled - hats off to our amazing staff - great people doing great things for our children, families, schools and communities 👏🏽
We’re so incredibly proud of our children’s mental and emotional health team who have just won the silver award for children’s team of the year at the social worker of the year awards #SWA24 👏
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Super proud of our Childrens Mental and Emotional Health team for getting the Silver Award for Team of the Year at the National Social Worker Awards in London. So very deserved for their groundbreaking efforts supporting young people at risk of suicide ❤️
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