Very informative webinar led by Future Steps aimed at the support available for Durham CLA. Worth looking at DT's, Social Workers and IRO's if you missed it. Next session is 1pm today, link is in the email you received. Lets identify the need early to support positive futures.

Great turn out tonight at the DT network meeting (96 people present). Great to know that our CLA have so many great people supporting them as they return to school. Remember we are here to support you to achieve the best outcomes for our children.

SEND status of CLA shared tonight with DT's. As expected the main area of need is SEMH. We need to remember this as our children return to school in September and help them return to school, safe, happy and settled.

Another informative webinar this morning from Future Steps on the Pyramid of Development. If you missed it tune in at 11am or 1pm. Helps to put some of those actions we see from our children into perspective and know we can access the support needed.

Choices Together and You-NE Cares Programmes Opportunities for our Post 16 young people as they prepare for their next stage, The NERAP Team #NERAPPost16. Participate in this online experience week beginning 20th July

Our DurhamWorks, Adult Learning and Skills Service and Employability Durham teams continue to provide employment and skills training to unemployed residents and young people remotely via phone, text, email, Facebook and online chats. More info: ow.ly/ikf630qYOxe

Great to meet with Rob Johnson #investinginchildren this morning to look at the ways the CICC can support CPD for our DT's, raising awareness of how it feels to be a child in care in school. Looking forward to working with you all in September.

Thank you to the Curious Kids Team at Sevenhills for producing another fantastic pack for our children. Great reading opportunities and lots of activities to enjoy. Watch out for the post. Year 6 enjoy your final pack before moving on to Secondary school. Good luck.

Good luck to all young people getting GCSE results today. We are proud of you and here to help if you need post 16 support.

To all our care experienced young people getting results today - we know how hard you worked, we know it wasn’t always easy and we know how much it matters. We’re proud of you, whatever your grades and qualifications, and hope the next stage of your education / training goes well

So proud of our young people who received their exam results today. Thanks to their hard work and everyone who supported them in whatever capacity they can now look forward to the next stage of their journey. Those dreams are achievable. Enjoy the moment. You are amazing.

We need to open more doors to young people leaving care, which is why the government is offering care leavers almost 500 different opportunities across Government departments like Department for Education DWP @beisgovuk Department of Health and Social Care. Apply online now at careleaverinternship.co.uk

Great turn out at the DT Network tonight, thankyou all for the brilliant work you do. So proud of Chloe and Mitchell from the CICC who gave a fantastic presentation "We are no different". Lots of positive praise for you both from everyone tonight.

🎉🎉🎉🎉 228 children will be receiving #CoolThings creative packs this week with #VirtualSchools Official South Tyneside Council & Durham County Council! Thanks to brilliant associate #artists Pady O'Connor Vicky Holbrough sea tern Elena Joy @NPGolightly #AlisonMcGowan. Thanks to The National Lottery Community Fund

Inspirational opening address at the NAVSH Conference today from Kriss Akabusi. Schools have a huge role to play in making our children in care feel safe, soothed and secure #NAVSH21

The packs are ready, just waiting for distribution. Children in KS1 look out for your delivery. Looking forward to seeing the amazing creations you produce, remember to send us your photographs. Enjoy and have lots of fun. Thankyou #Coolthings

Looking forward to catching up with our Designated Teachers on Monday after school. You do a fabulous job with our children. Everyone needs someone who believes in them and wants them to achieve the best they possibly can.

It's Curious Kids time again for Durham children, all ready and waiting for the postman. Developing enquiring minds. This will keep you busy over the Easter break. Have fun with the activities and stay safe.🐥🐰🐣

When children and young people are in fight, flight or freeze mode, they can't access the thinking part of their brain. These useful graphics from CalmBrain explain Bruce D. Perry, M.D.,Ph.D.'s 'Three Rs' sequence - Regulate, Relate, Reason.

So proud of our Y11 and 13 young people who have achieved fantastic results in the GCSE, BTEC and A Level exams. After two difficult years you have overcome the barriers to your learning, created by Covid and now have results to be proud of. Good Luck, with next steps. Dream Big