Monthly Archives: October 2015
Canals, Council Chambers and Science Laboratories
I was asked to write a blog this week by Councillor Penny Holbrook. Penny met a girl this week who didn’t think that women could be scientists. When asked why, it turned out that she had never met one or … Continue reading
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Proud (Corporate) Mum
Like many parents, I spent my Saturday morning this week relaxing with my kids. We went to an event the Council had put on, and they had a great time playing on bouncy castles and mobbing someone in what I’m reliably … Continue reading
Afternoon with a Social Worker
This blog first appeared on Birmingham Newsroom on 7/10/2015. Last week I did the probably the most valuable thing I have done in a long time – I spent an afternoon shadowing one of our social workers. This is something I’ve … Continue reading
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Tagged child protection, children's services, local government, Social work
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