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Solace Virtual Learning Week: impact of Covid on the workforce

The session highlighted Covid’s impact on workforce wellbeing, emphasizing flexible work, emotional intelligence in managers, and the need for strong...

Reflections on three key sessions at NCAS Conference 2020

Meredith Teasdale reflects on funding issues, Theresa Leavy on safeguarding, and James Swaffield on mental health gaps.

NCASC guest blogpost: Theresa Leavy, Dorset Council

Theresa Leavy reflects on safeguarding children, emphasizing relationship-based practice and adapting to new support methods.

NCASC guest blogpost – Meredith Teasdale, Cornwall Council

Meredith Teasdale reflects on funding challenges for children’s services, stressing the need for a joined-up, evidence-based approach.

NCASC 20: reflections on the ‘Minding the mental health gap’ session

The session highlighted the long-term mental health challenges amplified by Covid, emphasizing support for at-risk groups and collaboration across sectors.

Graphic titled “IMPOWER Black History Month 2020” featuring a portrait of Lord Victor Adebowale.

Black History Month 2020: Lord Victor Adebowale

Lord Victor Adebowale: A lifelong champion for health, social care & inequality, now shaping the NHS as Confederation Chair.

Graphic titled “IMPOWER Black History Month 2020” featuring a portrait of Alexandra Wilson.

Black History Month 2020: Alexandra Wilson

Alexandra Wilson: Barrister, author & advocate for racial justice, exposing bias in the legal system & driving meaningful change.

NCAS Conference 2020: an online affair

This year’s NCAS conference is virtual, but we’ll still share insights, host quizzes, and reflect on key themes!

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Black History Month 2020: Zakes Mda

Zakes Mda, a South African novelist, poet, and activist, explores tradition vs. modernity in Xhosa society in The Heart of...
Graphic titled “IMPOWER Black History Month 2020” featuring a historic photograph of Olive Morris, shown speaking into a megaphone at a protest.

Black History Month 2020: Olive Morris

Olive Morris, a Brixton activist, co-founded the Brixton Black Women’s Group, fighting for community spaces and justice.