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Stephen Walker

@SteveWLeeds

Director of Relational Children’s Social Work Services. Supporting the delivery of better outcomes for children and families.

 Leeds, England
Joined August 2016
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3 Challenges - Leeds Care Leavers Christmas Dinner

3 Challenges - Leeds Care Leavers Christmas Dinner

Christmas can be a difficult time for care leavers; we want to give Leeds care leavers a magical day to remember for all the right reasons.

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Robert Newman is taking on the 2026 London Marathon challenge, on 26th April to raise funds for HeartCells Foundation — the charity that helped save his dad’s life. heartcellsfoundation.com/sup… If you can please sponsor Rob. Great cause!

Robert Newman's London Marathon | Heart Cells Foundation

Robert Newman ran the TCS London Marathon to raise funds for Heart Cells Foundation, the charity that supported his dad's care.

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I've #justsponsored Paul Brennan, who's fundraising for The Leeds Rhinos Foundation on @JustGiving. Donate now justgiving.com/page/paul-bre…
Leeds Marathon 2025

Leeds Marathon 2025

Help Paul Brennan raise money to support The Leeds Rhinos Foundation

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Andrew is walking himself and his dog through September for a good cause. Any sponsorship would be very much appreciated! @BowelCancerUK. The link to Andrew’s page is below fundraise.bowelcanceruk.org.…
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New analysis reveals autism assessment and support crisis with tens of thousands of children waiting months and years for help after demand rockets by over 300% since Covid — Centre for Young Lives centreforyounglives.org.uk/n…

New analysis reveals autism assessment and support crisis with tens of thousands of children...

Published: A report published by the Child of the North initiative - led by the N8 Research Partnership of Northern universities and others - and former Children’s Commissioner Anne Longfield’s new...

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*RA JOB* @ucl @UCLPALS We're advertising a full-time 18-mo Research Assistant role to join the ReThink project - exploring the transdiagnostic mental health of care-experienced yp. I'm biased of course, but it's a lovely team to work in. Link in thread. Pls RT!
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Gov has set out new policy expectations for children's social care - that's welcome. This blog makes clear that @Ofstednews isn't going to change inspection to align with that new policy - a recipe for confusion. As my review said, Ofsted needs to change. socialcareinspection.blog.go…

How the children’s social care reforms will affect inspection

The Department for Education (DfE) has published several documents as part of the children’s social care reforms: This blog will give some early views on what these will mean in practice and how they...

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Our very own Clare Brooke, who works at Kirkstall Leisure Centre for Active Leeds, explaining on Sky News why she's lending her amazing voice to help the homeless this Christmas. 🩷🎅👇
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@KayBurley14 Dec 2023
A Christmas jingle for those in need 🎄🎵 Homeless Street Angels tell us about their festive mission #KayBurley FC
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Clare Key@ClareKey7922 Dec 2023
As most of us look forward to a Christmas break I just want to say thanks to all the Emergency Duty Teams working over Christmas. Leeds children team are small but mighty 💪🏻 but they always do an amazing job! 🎄
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Martin Barrow@MartinBarrow22 Dec 2023
Some fostering family news from us as the year draws to a close….
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We were inspected by Ofsted in November and we're delighted to be able to share the report. We are extremely proud of the comments made. Thank you to our whole school community for your support and kind words during and following the inspection. carrmanor.org.uk/ofsted-insp…
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Leeds Dads@LeedsDads5 Dec 2023
1/4 Leeds citizens live in the most deprived /unhealthy communities. The only positive health outcome for kids here is they walk to school says public health expert @kathryningold at the launch of My First 1000 Days. It aims to improve health for parents & their 0-2 yr olds.
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Leeds Dads@LeedsDads13 Dec 2023
Leeds Dads Christmas Weekend! FREE CHRISTMAS Breakfast Club SAT 16 DEC 10- 12 Chapeltown Community Nursery 53 Reginald St LS7 3HL FREE Veggie Breakfast FREE CHRISTMAS SoftPlay SUN 17 10-12 @ Little Angels Beeston LS11 7HL FREE tea and toast! leedsdads.org/events/ to book💥
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Santa had the pleasure of meeting 84 Children today at the GRT party! Lovely food, games and a present for everyone. Thanks for all your support @LeedsChildrensC @HomelessHamper4 @Child_Leeds @GroupNowell
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Leeds is a trailblazing city where #PlaySufficiency is concerned. As you know @LeedsPlay have been working with @ludicology and today a significant recognition of children’s voices has resulted in a Play Champion + youtube.com/live/IIrvthIP4VE… See from 9 mins on. Thanks @FionaVenner – at Leeds, England
Leeds City Council - Executive Board - 13 December 2023

Leeds City Council - Executive Board - 13 December 2023

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

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We are delighted to announce that we are participating in @BigGive's #ChristmasChallenge! That means for one week only, any donation you make to us will be DOUBLED. 28th November - 5th December. Save the date. And pledge your donation today! 👇 frg.org.uk/news-blogs-and-vl…
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CATCH Leeds@CATCHLeeds5 Nov 2023
1/3) Another fantastic night at CATCH for bonfire period diversionary activities in partnership with @ActiveLeeds. Amazing team effort by our volunteers and staff from local schools @HovinghamTweet @carr_manor @LeedsCityWay volunteering to keep children engaged and safe. – at Leeds, England
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Replying to @Farrahkhan152
It was great to meet with 30+ family members with lived experience to hear about what good help is and to collaborate around service improvements @SaleemTariq @SteveWLeeds @Jules_10001 @Ruthter29716160 @darrylf_ @PeterboroughDCS @realchrisbell23
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Norma Harrington@NormaCKH18 Nov 2023
Please support this excellent initiative to help people keep warm this winter...recycle your unused coats and help others at the same time.
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🧥Now Open🧥 - Leeds Winter Coat Appeal 23/24 @ZeroWasteLeeds is asking people to donate great quality second-hand winter coats and other items of winter clothing. Take your unwanted coats to one of the public donation points open across the city 👉ow.ly/9pxI50Q8Ioj
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Leeds Dads@LeedsDads18 Nov 2023
Over 30 dads at @LeedsDads International Mens Day #PAYF Night Out💥 Great speakers, silly jokes, marvellous company, and a top curry! Thanks to all, incl @PwC_UK @NMBCo @NorthBrewCo for hospitality. We will get together to chat again soon. Join in! #IMD2023 #BabyWeek2023
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There are just four weeks left to watch My Life at Christmas with Sally Philips so here it is. @sallyephillips #mylifeatchristmas bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0…
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