Devon Children's Service journey towards restorative practice becoming our way of being. Developing excellent practice with relationships at the heart.
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8 Jul 2025
“Why didn’t anyone ask me?”
Everyone was talking about me.
They had meetings, made decisions, shared opinions.
The one who talked the most had only met me twice.
And me?
I was the only one not allowed to speak.
(Devon children services at the pillar 6 :Recording)
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8 Jul 2025
I was like a volcano—
All the feelings bubbling inside, ready to explode.
But no one gave me the space.
No one asked,
“What’s going on for you?”
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26 Jun 2025
Incredible energy at today’s Restorative Practice workshop Multi-agency teams came together to turn theory into practice — led by values, skills & outcomes that matter to our children
This is how change begins. #RestorativePractice #RelationalWork #MultiAgency #RestorativeDevon
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20 Jun 2025
“Get here now!!!”
A perpetrator shouted it in a re-enactment. The room went silent. You could hear a pin drop..even the quietest fly. That’s how powerful today’s Domestic Abuse Conference was. Hard stories. Real lives. Impossibleto ignore.
#DA #TraumaInformed #RestorativePractice
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9 Apr 2025
Feeling uplifted after today’s #RestorativePractice workshop! So powerful to see skilled professionals—many new to Devon—connecting, sharing, and strengthening teams. RP is shaping not just how we work with families, but how we work together. #TeamDevon #RelationalPractice #Devon
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7 Mar 2025
In restorative practice, relationships are important to foster trust, respect, and open communication, which are key in supporting children. Strong relationships create a sense of safety and belonging. children and families openly share their experiences, and work towards change.
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12 Feb 2025
A truly enriching experience at today’s Restorative Practice Workshop! Through open dialogue, active listening, and meaningful reflection, we explored the power of building stronger relationships, fostering trust, and creating a culture of understanding and the connections made
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17 Oct 2024
We would like to congratulate all those who passed our ASYE or Overseas Transition programmes in Children's Social Care last week. A special celebration occurred at the county hall, where they received their certificates. This is a remarkable achievement, a testament to their hard work and dedication. To find out about the programmes we offer, visit: devon.gov.uk/workingfordevon… #socialworker
ALT Picture of the 2023-2024 cohort of ASYE or Overseas Transition Programme receiving there certificate for passing the course.
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19 Oct 2024
2 days of court skills training
“ this was probably the best training I’ve been on during my ASYE. It was very practical and taught us exactly what we need to know. The trainers were fantastic and it was great to hear examples from personal experience”
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13 May 2024
So grateful to have you there today & for the many ways you model relational leadership! #restorativepractice For those that missed today keep an eye out for our next info webinar!
13 May 2024
Delighted to join over 60 school leaders online this morning to share our RP journey @connect_rp. Always more to learn! Connection seeking, wellbeing impact and using circles for pupil voice and participation some of my key takeaways. 🦒 Thanks @mstowerp 👏
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9 May 2024
This morning, I was emailed the final proof of book 2 before it goes to the printer. I co-authored this book with restorative justice pioneer @ThorsborneMarg. The amount of research and time we have poured into this book was worth it. It looks amazing! amazon.com/Becoming-Trauma-I…
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7 May 2024
Restorative Practices only work school wide when both proactive and responsive practices are in place. If you’re only using it for incidents but not prevention, it fails. You cannot restore a community you didn’t build.
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26 Apr 2024
We had a productive Service Development Meeting where our managers collaborated to evaluate our existing plans. The session enabled us to align on how we can positively influence, support, and advance these plans to achieve the best outcomes for the children/families we work with
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22 Apr 2024
Applications are NOW OPEN for our ASYE programme in Children's Social Care! If you have a degree in social work (newly qualified) and looking for your next step, our ASYE may be what you're looking for. For info or to apply, visit devon.cc/ASYE_May_TPS #socialwork #nqsw #ASYE
ALT The graphic has two pictures: one of Devonshire cliffs leading down to the sea in the bottom left, and an image of a social worker with a child in the top right. In the top left is the wording "The ASYE Programme in Children's Social Care." In the bottom right is written, "Is now open. Join us in Devon."
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23 Apr 2024
A huge belated congratulations to Rebecca, one of our Advanced Social Workers in Children's Social Care. She was chosen by @BASW_UK as one of their 'Amazing Social Workers' and featured on their website. Congratulations Rebecca and well done!🏆
new.basw.co.uk/.../amazing-s…... #socialwork #ASW2024
ALT An image from the BASW website shows a picture of Rebecca Pearson, with "Devon County Council, nominated by Donna Weeks, a celebration of social work" written below the picture. To the left of the photo, Amazing Social Worker 2024 is also written in large letters
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19 Mar 2024
Today, for #WorldSocialWorkDay2024, we are holding a special event to celebrate social workers in both Children's and Adult's Social Care and the important role they play in changing people's lives here in Devon. #SocialWorkers make a difference!
ALT Picture from a distance of some of the people getting ready for the start of the event.
ALT Beginning of the event, picture of the room with everyone sitting around tables, taken from the back of the room.
ALT Picture of Stuart Collins, Director of Children's and Young People opening the conference.
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18 Mar 2024
Why are social workers leaving the profession? A new report has the answer...
The new research provides a snapshot into the profession - how it's viewed in society, as well as what motivates someone to become a social worker...
mysocialworknews.com/article…
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