Tania Townsend
@taniatownsend.bsky.social
Head of Strategic Programmes & Strategy. ❤️#localgov. Black & Jewish, Londoner, Mother, Gooner, Hackney lady and blogger. ♥️ diversity matters. Views my own.
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Shanah Tovah. May this new year bring sweetness, courage, and collective renewal 🍎
#RoshHashanah #PublicService #DesignJustice #JewishNewYear #Leadership #EquityInAction
#RoshHashanah #PublicService #DesignJustice #JewishNewYear #Leadership #EquityInAction
September 23, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Shanah Tovah. May this new year bring sweetness, courage, and collective renewal 🍎
#RoshHashanah #PublicService #DesignJustice #JewishNewYear #Leadership #EquityInAction
#RoshHashanah #PublicService #DesignJustice #JewishNewYear #Leadership #EquityInAction
Whether you're observing the holiday or reading this out of interest, I hope it brings clarity, courage, & connection. May we all step into the new year with a renewed sense of purpose - & may our collective efforts bring sweetness to the lives of those we serve & care for, here & across the world.
September 23, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Whether you're observing the holiday or reading this out of interest, I hope it brings clarity, courage, & connection. May we all step into the new year with a renewed sense of purpose - & may our collective efforts bring sweetness to the lives of those we serve & care for, here & across the world.
#RoshHashanah reminds me transformation is possible, accountability is sacred & hope is a discipline. In 5786, I’m recommitting my leadership to building services that honour lived/living experience, challenges inequity, and create belonging - for every child, adult, family & every community.
September 23, 2025 at 6:32 PM
#RoshHashanah reminds me transformation is possible, accountability is sacred & hope is a discipline. In 5786, I’m recommitting my leadership to building services that honour lived/living experience, challenges inequity, and create belonging - for every child, adult, family & every community.
For me, this year, it means driving reforms that centre children, families with multiple challenges, & communities historically excluded from power. It means embedding anti-racist practice, design justice, and relational approaches into how we lead and serve.
September 23, 2025 at 6:32 PM
For me, this year, it means driving reforms that centre children, families with multiple challenges, & communities historically excluded from power. It means embedding anti-racist practice, design justice, and relational approaches into how we lead and serve.
This work is sacred. It calls us to lead with compassion, to repair what’s broken, and to imagine boldly.
The public sector carries the responsibility of shaping systems that touch people’s lives deeply.
The public sector carries the responsibility of shaping systems that touch people’s lives deeply.
September 23, 2025 at 6:32 PM
This work is sacred. It calls us to lead with compassion, to repair what’s broken, and to imagine boldly.
The public sector carries the responsibility of shaping systems that touch people’s lives deeply.
The public sector carries the responsibility of shaping systems that touch people’s lives deeply.
"Words only lead us to the edge of action, But it is deeds which bring us closer...and to each other."
In public service, we are entrusted with the wellbeing of others. We hold stories, shape systems, & strive to build communities where dignity and equity are not just ideals, but everyday realities.
In public service, we are entrusted with the wellbeing of others. We hold stories, shape systems, & strive to build communities where dignity and equity are not just ideals, but everyday realities.
September 23, 2025 at 6:32 PM
"Words only lead us to the edge of action, But it is deeds which bring us closer...and to each other."
In public service, we are entrusted with the wellbeing of others. We hold stories, shape systems, & strive to build communities where dignity and equity are not just ideals, but everyday realities.
In public service, we are entrusted with the wellbeing of others. We hold stories, shape systems, & strive to build communities where dignity and equity are not just ideals, but everyday realities.
📖 Read the full article www.adcs.org.uk/care-courage...
💭 I'd love to hear your thoughts and experiences on being a radical leader, and fostering care and connection in times of change.
A special thanks to Noel Hatch for his inspirational words, who effortlessly leads change for social good.
💭 I'd love to hear your thoughts and experiences on being a radical leader, and fostering care and connection in times of change.
A special thanks to Noel Hatch for his inspirational words, who effortlessly leads change for social good.
Care, courage and connection
ADCS is a membership organisation. Our members hold leadership roles in children’s services departments in local authorities in England.
www.adcs.org.uk
April 17, 2025 at 12:05 PM
📖 Read the full article www.adcs.org.uk/care-courage...
💭 I'd love to hear your thoughts and experiences on being a radical leader, and fostering care and connection in times of change.
A special thanks to Noel Hatch for his inspirational words, who effortlessly leads change for social good.
💭 I'd love to hear your thoughts and experiences on being a radical leader, and fostering care and connection in times of change.
A special thanks to Noel Hatch for his inspirational words, who effortlessly leads change for social good.
Let's embrace the journey of reflection, renewal, and community support as we work together to create sustainable futures for our children and adults.
Care, courage and connection
ADCS is a membership organisation. Our members hold leadership roles in children’s services departments in local authorities in England.
www.adcs.org.uk
April 17, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Let's embrace the journey of reflection, renewal, and community support as we work together to create sustainable futures for our children and adults.
In a time of significant transformation across health, police, and local government sectors, it's more important than ever to design our collective impact with intentionality and compassion.
Care, courage and connection
ADCS is a membership organisation. Our members hold leadership roles in children’s services departments in local authorities in England.
www.adcs.org.uk
April 17, 2025 at 12:05 PM
In a time of significant transformation across health, police, and local government sectors, it's more important than ever to design our collective impact with intentionality and compassion.
Inspired by one of my favourite and recent Jewish festivals, Passover, I reflect on how these principles can guide us in navigating the complexities of change management with empathy and care.
Care, courage and connection
ADCS is a membership organisation. Our members hold leadership roles in children’s services departments in local authorities in England.
www.adcs.org.uk
April 17, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Inspired by one of my favourite and recent Jewish festivals, Passover, I reflect on how these principles can guide us in navigating the complexities of change management with empathy and care.
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February 20, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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A heartfelt thank you to everyone who made last week so special. Here’s to continuing our Child-Friendly Islington mission with creative vigor, dedication and love! 🚀
#ChildrensServices #TeamWork #Inspiration #Diversity #Achievement #OfstedOutstanding
#ChildrensServices #TeamWork #Inspiration #Diversity #Achievement #OfstedOutstanding
February 3, 2025 at 10:05 AM
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who made last week so special. Here’s to continuing our Child-Friendly Islington mission with creative vigor, dedication and love! 🚀
#ChildrensServices #TeamWork #Inspiration #Diversity #Achievement #OfstedOutstanding
#ChildrensServices #TeamWork #Inspiration #Diversity #Achievement #OfstedOutstanding
our work, the strength found in diversity, and how individual achievements are intrinsic to collective team success. Kriss also spent time with our current children in care, leaving a lasting impact on them just as he did with our staff.
February 3, 2025 at 10:05 AM
our work, the strength found in diversity, and how individual achievements are intrinsic to collective team success. Kriss also spent time with our current children in care, leaving a lasting impact on them just as he did with our staff.
reignite our passion for the vital work we do. I had the distinct honour of introducing the incredible Kriss Akabusi, who grew up in Islington's care and I've had the pleasure of working with on ways to support care-experienced adults. His inspirational talk reminded us of the immense power of.....
February 3, 2025 at 10:05 AM
reignite our passion for the vital work we do. I had the distinct honour of introducing the incredible Kriss Akabusi, who grew up in Islington's care and I've had the pleasure of working with on ways to support care-experienced adults. His inspirational talk reminded us of the immense power of.....