Jo Olsson @joolssondcc
Chief Officer for Children's Services at Devon County Council Contact our Customer Service Centre 0345 155 1015 Monday to Friday 8am-8pm and Saturdays 9am-1pm South West, England Joined March 2017-
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I am retiring after a long and very full career, doing my bit to support children and families who need help. My successor, Melissa Caslake, starts 1st February, so we will let you know when her account has been set up so you can unfollow me and follow her. All good wishes, Jo
Listen in to this Christmas special of #theIMOpodcast as three brilliant care leavers chat about the upcoming festive season and share their advice on navigating what can often be a tricky time for children in care imohub.org.uk/the-imo-podcas… via @imo_latest
Trans Rights are Human Rights, ask yourself why do we need more than Gillick for these young people?
Trans Rights are Human Rights, ask yourself why do we need more than Gillick for these young people?
she gets all her best moves from me! support young BAME entrepreneurs
A HUGE shout-out to our fabulous #trans friends this #transAwarenessWeek . It’s a challenging time out there right now, but please remember you’re part of a big family that has your back. Always. You are valued. You are loved. You matter. #Unashamed #transRightsAreHumanRights
Let's amplify the work of @CharitySoWhite, holding a mirror up for us and let's also recognise the step @barnardos is taking. Every action, racist and anti-racist matters
@84kris Great pen.... 😍
Very well done Zara, you're one to watch!
Children's O & S today acknowledging the blow of the January Ofsted; committing to be unrelenting in their ambition for children and tenaciously curious about what's really going on, esp for the most vulnerable, exactly right @DCSLeeds @DCC_ChangeTeam @CllrDebo @AlanConnett
Calling all social workers! 🚨 We're asking the question: what have you learned during the pandemic? Share your answers with us via voice note 🎙️ or video 🤳 for a chance to be featured in our 'Thank You Social Workers' event! DM for more details #SWA20 #BeInspired
With another lockdown starting soon, we want to know what advice young people need so that we can provide the right guidance for them in the right way. Let us know by emailing [email protected] or by sending us a DM. soc.devon.cc/inbLa
#raceequalitymatters #NCASC20 Colour of Power Index · The Colour of Power thecolourofpower.com
if you don't know what's happening because we're not speaking your language, let me know #buildbackbetter
Devon Youth Service chat to a youth worker, resource for young people, check out spacepsm.org #BuildBackBetter
#buildbackbetter has brought all the big cheeses of DCC to their table to understand more about what CiC/CL need - not always what professionals think they need
great presentation from young people on emotional health and well-being for children in care and care leavers

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