Colin Foster
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Chief Executive of Northamptonshire Children’s Trust. Get up to make a difference alongside Children, Young People and Families with awesome people (he/him)
Northampton, England
Joined November 2020
Please do have a look and feel free to DM me if you have any questions 👍
Are you an experienced social worker looking to work in a supportive team environment? With a culture of support and kindness and visible leaders who have your back are just some of the reasons to join us on our exciting improvement journey. Our roles: https://t.co/UYG4ar9BrX
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It's Kinship Care Week! This week, and every week, we say thank you to the kinship carers who provide over 141,000 children in England and Wales with safe and stable homes. @YvetteStanley18
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It’s Kinship Care Week! 💛 We want to start the week by saying a heartfelt thank you to all our kinship carer members. Your dedication and love make a lasting difference. 👉 Find out more about Kinship Care Week: https://t.co/dyQc1P9xKT
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🧩 Every year, young people leaving care face a steep drop in support but together, we can change that. At NCT we are committed to supporting young people but need the support of the community to help us. 📩 Get in touch by emailing: nctcommunications@nctrust.co.uk
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WHAT AN AMAZING DAY 🎉🎉 One of the most inspirational days of my life ❤️ A day with children and young people, loads of fun activities with so much love, respect and fun 😀…and of course Teddy Tombola 🧸 Amazing colleagues @N_CTrust, WNC, NNC and thank you @NorthantsLL 🙏
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Building the Best Places for Children and Families provides practical guidance for councils exploring how services might be delivered in the context of new unitary authorities. Visit our website to download the handbook for free: https://t.co/LJgv5J2hL6
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At The Staff College, we work to provide unmatched professional development and leadership support for individuals working across the public sector. Visit our website to learn more!
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🧩 Every year, young people leaving care face a steep drop in support but together, we can change that. At NCT we are committed to supporting young people but need the support of the community to help us. 📩 Get in touch by emailing: nctcommunications@nctrust.co.uk
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Navigating the teenage years can be challenging, but you don't have to do it alone! Positive Parenting course for Teens is here to help you build a positive, respectful relationship with your teen. Book now for programmes starting in September! https://t.co/1pB9tNZ35Y..
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Our next round of Positive Parenting Programmes start in September and you can sign up to take part! Positive Parenting courses are here to help you build a positive, respectful relationship with your child. Book on using the link below! https://t.co/SDx5mdUjAn
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🧩 Every year, young people leaving care face a steep drop in support but together, we can change that. At NCT we are committed to supporting young people but need the support of the community to help us. 📩 Get in touch by emailing: nctcommunications@nctrust.co.uk
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Our next round of Positive Parenting Programmes start in September and you can sign up to take part! Positive Parenting courses are here to help you build a positive, respectful relationship with your child. Book on using the link below! https://t.co/SDx5mdUjAn
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Great news!
Happy & excited to announce we have been awarded a 'Children in Need' grant, for our sibling camps.. Now to recruit some dedicated- full-of-fun volunteer camp buddies..🥰
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A positive environment is vital for children in care. New blog from @yvettestanley18 on what inspectors are currently seeing on inspection when it comes to restraint and restrictive practices. 🔗 Read more:
socialcareinspection.blog.gov.uk
In this blog, I want to talk to providers of children’s homes, residential special schools and boarding schools about what we’re currently seeing on inspection when it comes to restraint and restri...
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New blog from @yvettestanley18 on what inspectors are currently seeing on inspection when it comes to restraint and restrictive practices – and how important it is to have a positive environment for children in care. 🔗 Read more:
socialcareinspection.blog.gov.uk
In this blog, I want to talk to providers of children’s homes, residential special schools and boarding schools about what we’re currently seeing on inspection when it comes to restraint and restri...
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Navigating the teenage years can be challenging, but you don't have to do it alone! Positive Parenting course for Teens is here to help you build a positive, respectful relationship with your teen. Book now for programmes starting in September! https://t.co/1pB9tNZ35Y..
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🌟 Could you support care leavers in Northamptonshire? 🌟 With support of local businesses and organisations we can bridge that gap and give them the opportunities they deserve. If your business can help, we’d love to hear from you. Email us: nctcommunications@nctrust.co.uk
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Powerful insights from Dez Holmes on NCB’s work for Ofsted on conceptualising vulnerability. A must read for anyone working in education, early years or social care.
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Now all the official outputs are published, I wanted to share some of my personal reflections on the recent project we did, commissioned by Ofsted, about 'conceptualising vulnerability'... | 26...
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