Angela Clarke
@anjclarke.bsky.social
Haven’t quite worked out what to do here yet…Bristol citizen, music lover, social worker, childless cat lady, currently leading the Centre for Family Safeguarding Practice (Hertfordshire)
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NEW: Rachel Reeves signals she intends to remove the two-child cap *in full*
"I don't think a child should be penalised because they're in a bigger family through no fault of their own," she tells BBC.
"I don't think a child should be penalised because they're in a bigger family through no fault of their own," she tells BBC.
November 10, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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4.5 million children are growing up in poverty in the UK, and that figure is rising. We’re joining @bigissue.com and 65 other signatories in an open letter urging the government to set child poverty targets in the upcoming child poverty strategy. Read more @theguardian.com buff.ly/hoKSpVb
October 31, 2025 at 10:04 AM
4.5 million children are growing up in poverty in the UK, and that figure is rising. We’re joining @bigissue.com and 65 other signatories in an open letter urging the government to set child poverty targets in the upcoming child poverty strategy. Read more @theguardian.com buff.ly/hoKSpVb
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Yes, yes I know I keep banging on about my fucking book! However, if you want one repost this and I’ll do a random winner pick thing by the end of the week because I’m great like that. ♥️📚
#amindofmyown
#amindofmyown
October 7, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Yes, yes I know I keep banging on about my fucking book! However, if you want one repost this and I’ll do a random winner pick thing by the end of the week because I’m great like that. ♥️📚
#amindofmyown
#amindofmyown
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Other professional bodies, such as RCPsych, lead on this with compassion, understanding & good sense.
It’s time to acknowledge that some learning can’t be quantified. I’ll bet my bottom dollar not many social workers and or women were part of drafting this.
Time for a rehaul.
It’s time to acknowledge that some learning can’t be quantified. I’ll bet my bottom dollar not many social workers and or women were part of drafting this.
Time for a rehaul.
September 10, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Other professional bodies, such as RCPsych, lead on this with compassion, understanding & good sense.
It’s time to acknowledge that some learning can’t be quantified. I’ll bet my bottom dollar not many social workers and or women were part of drafting this.
Time for a rehaul.
It’s time to acknowledge that some learning can’t be quantified. I’ll bet my bottom dollar not many social workers and or women were part of drafting this.
Time for a rehaul.
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The Mental Health specialists in our multi-disciplinary #Familysafeguarding teams provide timely psychological assessments and evidence-based individual and/or group support to parents/carers with a wide-variety of mental health support needs.
April 7, 2025 at 3:16 PM
The Mental Health specialists in our multi-disciplinary #Familysafeguarding teams provide timely psychological assessments and evidence-based individual and/or group support to parents/carers with a wide-variety of mental health support needs.
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Domestic Abuse Officers in #Familysafeguarding provide 1-2-1 support & deliver the Better me, Better Us & Parenting in Action group programmes for those who are or may be perpetrators of domestic abuse and help them with change strategies to cope with stress, anger and controlling behaviour.
April 3, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Domestic Abuse Officers in #Familysafeguarding provide 1-2-1 support & deliver the Better me, Better Us & Parenting in Action group programmes for those who are or may be perpetrators of domestic abuse and help them with change strategies to cope with stress, anger and controlling behaviour.
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Children's/Family Practitioners in the Family Safeguarding teams work collaboratively with the Social Worker to work directly with children, parents and/or carers to help them achieve change within their families guided by the Family Programme.
www.hertfordshire.gov.uk
March 28, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Children's/Family Practitioners in the Family Safeguarding teams work collaboratively with the Social Worker to work directly with children, parents and/or carers to help them achieve change within their families guided by the Family Programme.
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Team Managers in Family Safeguarding are responsible for managing the team and hold overall decision making for the children and families they support. They chair Family Safeguarding supervision and are responsible for allocating work to the multi-disciplinary teams.
www.hertfordshire.gov.uk
March 27, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Team Managers in Family Safeguarding are responsible for managing the team and hold overall decision making for the children and families they support. They chair Family Safeguarding supervision and are responsible for allocating work to the multi-disciplinary teams.
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The Family Safeguarding Model was developed to encompass 5 core components designed to provide the right help at the right time. The Family Safeguarding model aligns to the reforms, if you'd like to know how our team can support you with this work contact us at fsprojectteam@hertfordshire.gov.uk
www.hertfordshire.gov.uk
March 25, 2025 at 9:20 AM
The Family Safeguarding Model was developed to encompass 5 core components designed to provide the right help at the right time. The Family Safeguarding model aligns to the reforms, if you'd like to know how our team can support you with this work contact us at fsprojectteam@hertfordshire.gov.uk
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Today marks 15 years since the Child Poverty Act was passed.
But the targets were abandoned and child poverty has been rising over the past 15 years.
The UK child poverty strategy is a huge opportunity to significantly reduce child poverty, one the government must take.
But the targets were abandoned and child poverty has been rising over the past 15 years.
The UK child poverty strategy is a huge opportunity to significantly reduce child poverty, one the government must take.
March 25, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Today marks 15 years since the Child Poverty Act was passed.
But the targets were abandoned and child poverty has been rising over the past 15 years.
The UK child poverty strategy is a huge opportunity to significantly reduce child poverty, one the government must take.
But the targets were abandoned and child poverty has been rising over the past 15 years.
The UK child poverty strategy is a huge opportunity to significantly reduce child poverty, one the government must take.
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A Guide to Family Safeguarding - this provides an overview of the Family Safeguarding Model, how we work with families and it's component parts.
If you're interested in having Family Safeguarding in your local authority contact us at fsprojectteam@hertfordshire.gov.uk
If you're interested in having Family Safeguarding in your local authority contact us at fsprojectteam@hertfordshire.gov.uk
www.hertfordshire.gov.uk
March 24, 2025 at 3:08 PM
A Guide to Family Safeguarding - this provides an overview of the Family Safeguarding Model, how we work with families and it's component parts.
If you're interested in having Family Safeguarding in your local authority contact us at fsprojectteam@hertfordshire.gov.uk
If you're interested in having Family Safeguarding in your local authority contact us at fsprojectteam@hertfordshire.gov.uk
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BREAKING: People are being suspended on X in Turkey for posting videos of these protests against Erdoğan’s corrupt and repressive regime.
Keep sharing everywhere.
Keep sharing everywhere.
March 23, 2025 at 12:20 PM
BREAKING: People are being suspended on X in Turkey for posting videos of these protests against Erdoğan’s corrupt and repressive regime.
Keep sharing everywhere.
Keep sharing everywhere.
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Family group conferences are more than just a plan—they’re about giving families ownership of their challenges and solutions. ... to rebuild relationships, tackle tough conversations, & create lasting change." A timely blog from @shazzipants.bsky.social
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Family Group Conferencing: A Timely Opportunity or Another Missed Chance for Families? - Family Rights Group
FGCs have consistently demonstrated their value. Many local authorities have embraced the process with remarkable success, and there is clear evidence that the FGC model keeps children safe within the...
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January 17, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Family group conferences are more than just a plan—they’re about giving families ownership of their challenges and solutions. ... to rebuild relationships, tackle tough conversations, & create lasting change." A timely blog from @shazzipants.bsky.social
frg.org.uk/news-blogs-a...
frg.org.uk/news-blogs-a...
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Time to double-down.
December 27, 2024 at 11:48 AM
Time to double-down.
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What Jim said 🎁 🎄Free Loaves on Fridays is the gift that keeps on giving long beyond Christmas Day, containing stories, poems & letters from 100 care-experienced children and adults.
Proceeds to Article 39 & The Together Trust.
unbound.com/books/free-loa…
Proceeds to Article 39 & The Together Trust.
unbound.com/books/free-loa…
November 21, 2024 at 8:48 PM
What Jim said 🎁 🎄Free Loaves on Fridays is the gift that keeps on giving long beyond Christmas Day, containing stories, poems & letters from 100 care-experienced children and adults.
Proceeds to Article 39 & The Together Trust.
unbound.com/books/free-loa…
Proceeds to Article 39 & The Together Trust.
unbound.com/books/free-loa…
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Re-post for a chance to win this brilliant prize:
2 x tickets to the show
A room at Leven (liveleven.com)
2 x return train tickets from anywhere in the UK
I’ll present you with a signed print after the concert
Winner picked at random: THURSDAY 3pm
Tickets on sale: THURSDAY 4pm
2 x tickets to the show
A room at Leven (liveleven.com)
2 x return train tickets from anywhere in the UK
I’ll present you with a signed print after the concert
Winner picked at random: THURSDAY 3pm
Tickets on sale: THURSDAY 4pm
December 3, 2024 at 12:50 PM
Re-post for a chance to win this brilliant prize:
2 x tickets to the show
A room at Leven (liveleven.com)
2 x return train tickets from anywhere in the UK
I’ll present you with a signed print after the concert
Winner picked at random: THURSDAY 3pm
Tickets on sale: THURSDAY 4pm
2 x tickets to the show
A room at Leven (liveleven.com)
2 x return train tickets from anywhere in the UK
I’ll present you with a signed print after the concert
Winner picked at random: THURSDAY 3pm
Tickets on sale: THURSDAY 4pm