@sluppie

Social Worker and former Independent Visitor scheme manager, writing about Independent Visitors, the care system and more…

 Frome, England
Joined March 2011
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Sheila Lupton@sluppie23 Aug 2020
'A key part of The Children Act 1989 is being overlooked' | BASW basw.co.uk/resources/psw-mag…
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Andy Riley@AndyRileyish6 Jan 2023
So if they both muster knights and archers in their respective dukedoms then advance at similar speeds, the battle will take place somewhere on the northern fringe of London, maybe in car park at the Waltham Cross Homebase
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Wishing everyone a healthy 2023.
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Simon Heyes@SimonHeyes110 Dec 2022
Thanks to John Lewis at Exeter for allowing pop up stall to recruit Devon foster carers and volunteer independent visitors to work with children in care. Daisy dog happy to find secret dog treat stash held by Leah in IT section @BenTwomeyNYAS @NYASServices @IV_Network @sluppie – at South West, England
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@JohnLewisRetail10 Nov 2022
It’s the things we do that mean the most. 🛹 #TheBeginner
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Simon Heyes@SimonHeyes11 Nov 2022
An Independent Visitor (IV) volunteer, like Sian Lewis World Cup winning pentathlete, befriends a child living in care. IVs can spark the hopes and dreams of the child creating fun enriching memories @BenTwomeyNYAS @NYASServices @IV_Network @sluppie @befriendingnet
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Simon Heyes@SimonHeyes126 Aug 2022
I have a Daisy dog, looking for a human Daisy type 27s in youtu.be/9KrS328469E find out how you can support a child in care. Sometimes you can share the love ❤️ your dog brings to life. #NationalDogDay @sluppie @IV_Network ivnetwork.org.uk/contact-you… @SallyGunnell @NationalDogDay – at Totnes, England
Sally Gunnell OBE@SallyGunnell26 Aug 2022
🐶 Its #NationalDogDay today! As you know I love my dogs! Show me the dogs you love! Tag me in your posts and I'll share to my story! #Luna #YellowLab #happydog #happydoglife #dogsofinstagram #happydogsday #dogsofinstagram #fridayfun #Funfriday #Friday #fridayfeeling #friyay
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Children's homes close after BBC reveals failures bbc.co.uk/news/uk-62144399
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Simon Heyes@SimonHeyes122 Jul 2022
👍 visiting a 10 year old girl she wants a Daisy see youtu.be/9KrS328469E also young person with Devon NYAS IV wrote 'Thank you for being the best support worker ever.. I'm getting emotional writing this' nyas.current-vacancies.com/J… @IV_Network @NYASServices @BenTwomeyNYAS
National IV Network@IV_Network20 Jul 2022
#NIVN’s latest report reveals only 3.3% of children in care have an Independent Visitor. We believe all children growing up in care deserve the support of a friend who can guide and encourage them over time. An Independent Visitor is the #RightFriend ivnetwork.org.uk/nivn_data_r…
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#Careleaver #Internship Deadline 5 September - please share! #IndependentVisitors #NIVN
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“I can honestly say that there have been many moments I’m not sure I’d have gotten through without you. You’ve been like a second mum and a best friend to me.” Why we need more #IndependentVisitors to be the #RightFriend @BASW_UK @sluppie basw.co.uk/resources/psw-mag…
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At least 1,327 children in care in England are waiting for an Independent Visitor. Many more don't have access to a service or even know they are entitled to it. Children's rights have a purpose. Rights entail duties. @ChildrensComm @Become1992 @NIROMP2 @CCLCUK @A4CinCare @BASW
National IV Network@IV_Network20 Jul 2022
#NIVN’s latest report reveals only 3.3% of children in care have an Independent Visitor. We believe all children growing up in care deserve the support of a friend who can guide and encourage them over time. An Independent Visitor is the #RightFriend ivnetwork.org.uk/nivn_data_r…
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Great Yarmouth gas holder, Admiralty Road built 1886… Stunning…and a Banksy as well @GrimArtGroup
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As I remember it before I retired. Serious incidents more common in for-profit children’s homes in England theguardian.com/society/2022…

Serious incidents more common in for-profit children’s homes in England

Privately run homes have more police callouts and staff complaints than council ones, data shows

theguardian.com
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Why #IndependentVisitors are the #RightFriend Make a difference! visit ivnetwork.org.uk #NIVN #StepUpForChildren @barnardos @theipaper @reviewCSC Why I befriended a boy in foster care when everyone else had abandoned him  inews.co.uk/inews-lifestyle/…
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‘Abuse, assaults and big profits’ - children’s homes staff speak out bbc.co.uk/news/uk-61709572
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The private sector and chikdren’s care… not a good combination… how will care review windfall tax solve this one?
As Volunteers' Week concludes - a final shout out to all the #IndependentVisitors out there #FriendshipBuddies to thousands of care-experienced children in England and Wales. Join us and make a difference! ivnetwork.org.uk #VolunteersWeek2022 #NIVN
National IV Network@IV_Network2 Jun 2022
It’s volunteers week! So here is a card created by children and young people to describe their independent visitors! They picked these colours because they described their relationships as being warm! #NIVN #Independentvisitor #VolunteersWeek2022 #VolunteersWeek #friendshipbuddy
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It’s volunteers week! So here is a card created by children and young people to describe their independent visitors! They picked these colours because they described their relationships as being warm! #NIVN #Independentvisitor #VolunteersWeek2022 #VolunteersWeek #friendshipbuddy
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Replying to @JohnRadoux
The only reference to IROs in the Case for Change is below. No mention of Reg 44s. When and how did the removal of both roles come up in the Review? Why was the possibility not publicly discussed before the Final Report? Presumably as it was known there would be opposition?
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