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Beyond the desk blog
Beyond the Desk

Family Network Meetings: unlocking the strength of family support

Family Network Meetings:  unlocking the strength of family support   By Tyler, Early Help Keyworker, Children’s Services Department .  As an Early Help Keyworker within a Level 3 team, I work closely with families who are facing a range of complex challenges. A big part of my role is building relationships and helping families find Read more

By Alison Morris, 3 days ago June 16, 2026
Beyond the desk blog
Beyond the Desk

At the heart of the table: why food matters for children in care

At the heart of the table: why food matters for children in care Reflections from Katie, Emma and The Parent’s Forum.  We had an amazing conversation at our Parent’s Forum last month. We were talking about what we need to include in our training for foster carers and we ended Read more

By Alison Morris, 1 month ago May 5, 2026
Beyond the desk blog
Beyond the Desk

Co-building hope and harmony with children and families

Co‑building hope and harmony with children and families Reflections from the our World Social Work Day celebration, by Katie and Lucy. This week we came together to mark World Social Work Day 2026, and I left feeling both humbled and hopeful. This year’s theme, “Co‑building hope and harmony”, felt especially Read more

By Alison Morris, 3 months ago March 26, 2026

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