The closure of the British Youth Council - a significant loss for the youth sector, youth advocacy & youth leadership. It’s provided significant opportunities for so many young ppl…

BREAKING: Cookham Wood Young Offender Institution (YOI) is set to close after years of failure to improve conditions for young people. cypnow.co.uk/news/article/c…

'Looked After - A Childhood in Care' is BBC broadcast journalist & presenter Ashley John-Baptiste 's book, which tells the story of the UK's care provision through his experiences & acknowledges the importance of key people who helped him turn his life around. Out from 13 June.

On tonight’s BBC The One Show I meet a mum who has struggled for over a year to find a nursery place for her child who has additional needs. And I visit a specialist nursery in Birkenhead that’s making an incredible difference. Tune in - BBC1, 1900👊🏽💫

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Passing the legacy of Benjamin Zephaniah onto my girls 👌🏽❤️

Ashley John-Baptiste has announced a new book about his life growing up in care.

Looked After tells the story of the UK's care provision and the key people that helped Ashley turn his life around. It will be released on 13th June 2024.

Read more here: ow.ly/rheK50QT4a5

Vaughan Gething set to become Wales’ first minister and first black man in the post after winning Welsh Labour leadership contest bbc.in/3IFuaEp

On tonight’s BBC The One Show - we gain exclusive access to a child obesity clinic in Sheffield & meet families who’ve been referred to it. It’s a moving watch. Do watch if you can. BBC1, 1900. 👊🏽

The Hester story is a test of journalism even more than it is of the Tory party. If the issue is allowed to fade away after days of shameful stonewalling & obfuscation by ministers, something truly disgusting will have moved into the heart of our government.

Former Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng on Frank Hester’s alleged comments about Diane Abbott:

“They are clearly racist and they are clearly sexist… They were very stupid remarks.”

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UK MP Diane Abbott says Conservative donor comments are 'frightening' after he allegedly said she made him 'want to hate all black women' bbc.in/3PmNJFl

Day spent with some great ppl at NAVSH And connecting with care experienced mates (old & new) - who in their own ways - are all doing positive things. Good good vibes in Brum today. #NAVSH24

An honour to have been invited by NAVSH to speak & host a panel at their annual conf today. Questioning the Chief Social Worker for Children, Ofsted & others about education provision for care experienced children. #NAVSH24

Excellent 🎤 from Ashley John-Baptiste asking some insightful Q’s based on his exp. VSH advocate for children in care but it’s a constant battle due to a lack of coherent systems. Many depts. do not treat children as children. These issues will be 🔎 via expanded duties. #navsh24

Thought provoking questions from
Ashley John-Baptiste to the Panellists. He’s not shying away from unrecorded absences, education in care homes, OFSTED role, inclusive education, sch funding, so much complexity that needs to be talked about! #NAVSH24

“To be Care Experienced does not mean you have capped potential…” Ashley John-Baptiste, Broadcaster, Author, Speaker and proud Care Leaver - YOU ROCK!💪🏻 #NAVSH24

Ashley John-Baptiste The Bookseller Well done Ashley. The Bookseller is THE trade magazine. being the editors choice means you have something special on your hands. Your publishers will be over the moon. Get ready for the ride. It is a wonderful one.

My debut book LOOKED AFTER is editor’s choice in The Bookseller today (The Bookseller ) - I’m extremely flattered. Comes out in June, but you can pre-order now via link in bio. #LookedAfter 👊🏽👌🏽

My debut book LOOKED AFTER is editor’s choice in The Bookseller today (The Bookseller ) - I’m extremely flattered. Comes out in June, but you can pre-order now via link in bio. #LookedAfter 👊🏽👌🏽