June Thoburn
@jthobu.bsky.social
Emeritus Prof of Social Work UEA, Norwich Views expressed my own. Retweets don't necessarily indicate agreement
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We are delighted by today's decision from the High Court that school exclusion hearings are covered by the European Convention of Human Rights, opening the possibility of legal aid being granted in appeals against exclusion.
More info: www.coram.org.uk/news/high-co... @gardencourtlaw.bsky.social
More info: www.coram.org.uk/news/high-co... @gardencourtlaw.bsky.social
February 14, 2025 at 3:47 PM
We are delighted by today's decision from the High Court that school exclusion hearings are covered by the European Convention of Human Rights, opening the possibility of legal aid being granted in appeals against exclusion.
More info: www.coram.org.uk/news/high-co... @gardencourtlaw.bsky.social
More info: www.coram.org.uk/news/high-co... @gardencourtlaw.bsky.social
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Care experienced children and adults have been championing change through self-led groups and organisations since the 1970s. Shouldn’t it now be the norm for care experienced people to be in the majority at policy-making tables.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The Guardian view on the care experience: looked-after children and care leavers must be heard | Editorial
Editorial: The increased visibility of people whose lives have been shaped by social services is a change for the better
www.theguardian.com
February 18, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Care experienced children and adults have been championing change through self-led groups and organisations since the 1970s. Shouldn’t it now be the norm for care experienced people to be in the majority at policy-making tables.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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On very same day government minister sought to assure MPs that children have sufficient protection from violence, High Court delivered judgment on a doctor’s appeal not to be struck off from medical register for the “lawful chastisement” of his children.
thebarristergroup.co.uk/blog/r-v-hop...
thebarristergroup.co.uk/blog/r-v-hop...
R v Hopley Revisited
Government rejects amendment to ban 'reasonable punishment' for parents in England, awaiting evidence from Wales. A recent High Court case highlights the ongoing debate on corporal punishment.
thebarristergroup.co.uk
February 19, 2025 at 9:02 PM
On very same day government minister sought to assure MPs that children have sufficient protection from violence, High Court delivered judgment on a doctor’s appeal not to be struck off from medical register for the “lawful chastisement” of his children.
thebarristergroup.co.uk/blog/r-v-hop...
thebarristergroup.co.uk/blog/r-v-hop...
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Heading to Birmingham to join this important conference ⬇️
Today we're in Birmingham for our 'Back To Their Futures Summit: Transforming Care for children subject to deprivation of liberty (DoL) orders'.
What do children on DoL orders need?
These principles of care were created alongside a team of experts: www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/resource/pri...
What do children on DoL orders need?
These principles of care were created alongside a team of experts: www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/resource/pri...
April 1, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Heading to Birmingham to join this important conference ⬇️
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Will new corporate parenting responsibilities transform England’s children’s care system. My latest blog on Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill: thebarristergroup.co.uk/blog/the-chi...
The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill: Transforming England’s Children’s Care System
The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill, a landmark development proposed in 2022, completed its first passage through the House of Commons last month. It now includes a set of corporate parenting re...
thebarristergroup.co.uk
April 9, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Will new corporate parenting responsibilities transform England’s children’s care system. My latest blog on Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill: thebarristergroup.co.uk/blog/the-chi...
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Government has authorised use of PAVA spray on children in three prisons. Latest data on children in prison:
❗️63% were formerly in care
❗️53% are from black, Asian and minority ethnic communities
❗️44% have health problems
❗️35% are disabled
questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-stat...
❗️63% were formerly in care
❗️53% are from black, Asian and minority ethnic communities
❗️44% have health problems
❗️35% are disabled
questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-stat...
Written statements - Written questions, answers and statements - UK Parliament
Information from UK Parliament on written questions & answers, written statements and daily reports.
questions-statements.parliament.uk
April 24, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Government has authorised use of PAVA spray on children in three prisons. Latest data on children in prison:
❗️63% were formerly in care
❗️53% are from black, Asian and minority ethnic communities
❗️44% have health problems
❗️35% are disabled
questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-stat...
❗️63% were formerly in care
❗️53% are from black, Asian and minority ethnic communities
❗️44% have health problems
❗️35% are disabled
questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-stat...
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We are delighted to announce that Prof. Marit Skivenes (@mskivenes.bsky.social), Tarja Pösö, and June Thoburn (@jthobu.bsky.social) are invited to present on "Adoption from Care" book by Research Institute for Children’s Social Care, Waseda University, on 12 May 2025 (Online).
April 14, 2025 at 10:09 AM
We are delighted to announce that Prof. Marit Skivenes (@mskivenes.bsky.social), Tarja Pösö, and June Thoburn (@jthobu.bsky.social) are invited to present on "Adoption from Care" book by Research Institute for Children’s Social Care, Waseda University, on 12 May 2025 (Online).
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The first session of 2025 in our Expert Insights Series will focus on understanding hoarding behaviour with our expert trainer, Lisa Barrett.
🗓️ Thursday, 6 March
⏰ 09.30-12.30 (3 hrs CPD)
💻 Delivered via Zoom
Book your place 🔗 basw.co.uk/training-cpd...
🗓️ Thursday, 6 March
⏰ 09.30-12.30 (3 hrs CPD)
💻 Delivered via Zoom
Book your place 🔗 basw.co.uk/training-cpd...
January 10, 2025 at 4:37 PM
The first session of 2025 in our Expert Insights Series will focus on understanding hoarding behaviour with our expert trainer, Lisa Barrett.
🗓️ Thursday, 6 March
⏰ 09.30-12.30 (3 hrs CPD)
💻 Delivered via Zoom
Book your place 🔗 basw.co.uk/training-cpd...
🗓️ Thursday, 6 March
⏰ 09.30-12.30 (3 hrs CPD)
💻 Delivered via Zoom
Book your place 🔗 basw.co.uk/training-cpd...
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Most eyes understandably on HM Government but the descent of HM Opposition into Musk-style conspiracists bears more scrutiny. Good piece here by Polly Toynbee. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
I didn’t think it was possible, but this week has been a new low for the Tories | Polly Toynbee
The language and style of British Conservatism is now taken directly from the fact-free world of online conspiracy, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee
www.theguardian.com
January 10, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Most eyes understandably on HM Government but the descent of HM Opposition into Musk-style conspiracists bears more scrutiny. Good piece here by Polly Toynbee. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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“We can disagree and still love each other unless your disagreement is rooted in my oppression and denial of my humanity and right to exist”
James Baldwin
James Baldwin
January 10, 2025 at 1:34 PM
“We can disagree and still love each other unless your disagreement is rooted in my oppression and denial of my humanity and right to exist”
James Baldwin
James Baldwin
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Thatcher’s political crimes are still playing out 40 years later.
December 24, 2024 at 7:15 AM
Thatcher’s political crimes are still playing out 40 years later.
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Day 24 of the 2024 Space Telescope Advent Calendar: An Energetic Stellar Nursery. This new image from the James Webb Space Telescope features the young star cluster NGC 602, near the outskirts of the Small Magellanic Cloud, about 200,000 light-years away. www.theatlantic.com/photo/2024/1...
December 24, 2024 at 3:52 PM
Day 24 of the 2024 Space Telescope Advent Calendar: An Energetic Stellar Nursery. This new image from the James Webb Space Telescope features the young star cluster NGC 602, near the outskirts of the Small Magellanic Cloud, about 200,000 light-years away. www.theatlantic.com/photo/2024/1...
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The far-right is rising across Europe, but we're seeing early tentative signs that they can be frozen out of power. What's required is an absolute refusal from decent people on the centre-right to work with them inews.co.uk/opinion/nige...
Nigel Farage is watching hungrily as the far right sweeps to power across Europe
In 2025, European liberal democracy will be in a fight for its survival
inews.co.uk
December 23, 2024 at 10:01 AM
The far-right is rising across Europe, but we're seeing early tentative signs that they can be frozen out of power. What's required is an absolute refusal from decent people on the centre-right to work with them inews.co.uk/opinion/nige...
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Recently took a peek at Twitter and the disinformation is getting substantially more dangerous. Someone could get killed.
The tactics of constantly repeating outright lies, targeting specific people, repurposing years-old footage and presenting them as new is getting to another level. It’s scary.
The tactics of constantly repeating outright lies, targeting specific people, repurposing years-old footage and presenting them as new is getting to another level. It’s scary.
December 23, 2024 at 3:26 PM
Recently took a peek at Twitter and the disinformation is getting substantially more dangerous. Someone could get killed.
The tactics of constantly repeating outright lies, targeting specific people, repurposing years-old footage and presenting them as new is getting to another level. It’s scary.
The tactics of constantly repeating outright lies, targeting specific people, repurposing years-old footage and presenting them as new is getting to another level. It’s scary.
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Encouraged a family to appeal a CHC decision, it went all the way to the Independent Review Panel but they have found the person had a primary health need and should have been eligible for CHC. I nearly cried reading the email, the family have been fantastic advocates #socialwork
December 23, 2024 at 5:22 PM
Encouraged a family to appeal a CHC decision, it went all the way to the Independent Review Panel but they have found the person had a primary health need and should have been eligible for CHC. I nearly cried reading the email, the family have been fantastic advocates #socialwork
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“What is Christmas? It is tenderness for the past, courage for the present, hope for the future.”
Agnes M. Pharo
#christmas #quotes #christmasquotes
Agnes M. Pharo
#christmas #quotes #christmasquotes
December 24, 2024 at 3:54 PM
“What is Christmas? It is tenderness for the past, courage for the present, hope for the future.”
Agnes M. Pharo
#christmas #quotes #christmasquotes
Agnes M. Pharo
#christmas #quotes #christmasquotes
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❗As we warned: 2021 changes to care planning secondary legislation have radically restructured children's care system, giving veneer of legitimacy to what was once shameful.
⬇️ This kind of accommodation is meant to be restricted to children able to manage without any care or consistent supervision.
⬇️ This kind of accommodation is meant to be restricted to children able to manage without any care or consistent supervision.
December 21, 2024 at 9:37 AM
❗As we warned: 2021 changes to care planning secondary legislation have radically restructured children's care system, giving veneer of legitimacy to what was once shameful.
⬇️ This kind of accommodation is meant to be restricted to children able to manage without any care or consistent supervision.
⬇️ This kind of accommodation is meant to be restricted to children able to manage without any care or consistent supervision.
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As adults in children’s social care,we must all be the guardians of their memories, ethically,holding life stories with care, respect & responsibility, ensuring their past is honored as they move forward 🌻
@sarahatfosterwiki.bsky.social @alcoates.bsky.social #adoption #children #fostercare
@sarahatfosterwiki.bsky.social @alcoates.bsky.social #adoption #children #fostercare
December 20, 2024 at 9:26 PM
As adults in children’s social care,we must all be the guardians of their memories, ethically,holding life stories with care, respect & responsibility, ensuring their past is honored as they move forward 🌻
@sarahatfosterwiki.bsky.social @alcoates.bsky.social #adoption #children #fostercare
@sarahatfosterwiki.bsky.social @alcoates.bsky.social #adoption #children #fostercare
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I used to avoid the 20th December. It marked a painful ending as a child in care whose placement broke down at Christmas.
Now it marks a new beginning in a book where 100 care experienced people reclaim our past.
Find your Christmas copy of Free Loaves on Fridays here: unbound.com/books/free-l...
Now it marks a new beginning in a book where 100 care experienced people reclaim our past.
Find your Christmas copy of Free Loaves on Fridays here: unbound.com/books/free-l...
December 20, 2024 at 6:21 PM
I used to avoid the 20th December. It marked a painful ending as a child in care whose placement broke down at Christmas.
Now it marks a new beginning in a book where 100 care experienced people reclaim our past.
Find your Christmas copy of Free Loaves on Fridays here: unbound.com/books/free-l...
Now it marks a new beginning in a book where 100 care experienced people reclaim our past.
Find your Christmas copy of Free Loaves on Fridays here: unbound.com/books/free-l...
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“A better-funded version of the current system won’t suffice to address the profound demographic, societal and technological shifts shaping the future.” Spot on.
My thoughts on breaking the logjam in social care. @theguardian.com letters. @scie.org.uk www.theguardian.com/society/2024...
Breaking the social care reform logjam | Letters
Letter: Cross-party buy-in is essential. This cannot be a government-only solution, says Paul Burstow
www.theguardian.com
December 21, 2024 at 5:35 PM
“A better-funded version of the current system won’t suffice to address the profound demographic, societal and technological shifts shaping the future.” Spot on.
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Not massively chuffed about being quoted in this publication but if it brings the issue of children’s home ownership and funding to the fore for people who might not otherwise think about then that’s a good thing.
December 21, 2024 at 12:40 PM
Not massively chuffed about being quoted in this publication but if it brings the issue of children’s home ownership and funding to the fore for people who might not otherwise think about then that’s a good thing.
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As of right now, Bluesky is only a little more than 100K users away from 25 MILLION!! The growth of this platform since Election Day has been absolutely INCREDIBLE!! 💙
bsky-users.theo.io
bsky-users.theo.io
December 11, 2024 at 4:13 PM
As of right now, Bluesky is only a little more than 100K users away from 25 MILLION!! The growth of this platform since Election Day has been absolutely INCREDIBLE!! 💙
bsky-users.theo.io
bsky-users.theo.io
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Interesting and welcome change of mind by the Children’s Commissioner on Corporal Punishment. At her PreAppointment hearing in 2020 she wasn’t sure she wanted to ban it. Now she does. committees.parliament.uk/oralevidence...
Oral evidence: Appointment of the Children's Commissioner for England, HC 1030
committees.parliament.uk
December 12, 2024 at 8:02 AM
Interesting and welcome change of mind by the Children’s Commissioner on Corporal Punishment. At her PreAppointment hearing in 2020 she wasn’t sure she wanted to ban it. Now she does. committees.parliament.uk/oralevidence...
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🚨 A recent survey by @swu-uk.bsky.social & @itvnews.bsky.social has revealed 90% of social workers reporting an increase in the number of families they support experiencing poverty.
Social workers are raising the alarm, and we need policy-makers to start listening.
www.itv.com/news/2024-12...
Social workers are raising the alarm, and we need policy-makers to start listening.
www.itv.com/news/2024-12...
www.itv.com
December 5, 2024 at 2:46 PM
🚨 A recent survey by @swu-uk.bsky.social & @itvnews.bsky.social has revealed 90% of social workers reporting an increase in the number of families they support experiencing poverty.
Social workers are raising the alarm, and we need policy-makers to start listening.
www.itv.com/news/2024-12...
Social workers are raising the alarm, and we need policy-makers to start listening.
www.itv.com/news/2024-12...