10 May 2023
Planning to watch Kids? Want to make a difference to the life of a young person in care? Become a befriender! Hundreds of children are waiting to meet their #RightFriend.
👉Find out more here ivnetwork.org.uk
@Channel4
25 Apr 2023
Channel 4 gains rare access to the care system in new documentary KIDS (w/t). @Paddywivell @ExpectationEnt1 Read more here:
channel4.com/press/news/chan…
ALT Kids, Channel 4
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18 Mar 2023
Was great to see IV’s for refresher training today! Thanks for giving up your time to keep updated and being a great friend to children and young people #rightfriend #training #support
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4 Mar 2023
What a fantastic day! Lots of friendly competition. Who do you think was faster our young people or IV's ? #Karting #rightfriend #independentvisitor
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2 Mar 2023
Our IV's and young people had a great time baking and cooking last weekend. Thanks to @WestLeedsActiv who loaned us the use of their kitchen. #baking #fun #indpendentvisiting #rightfriend
Interested in finding out more about being an IV? click this link bit.ly/39ipaah
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23 Jan 2023
🧵Independent Visitors: a thread
Ever considered befriending a care-experienced young person? Ever heard about IV but want to know more?
Read on below to find out why an Independent Visitor is the #RightFriend 👇
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16 Jan 2023
The role of the Independent Visitor is a unique opportunity to be someone like this for a young person in care. Could you be the #RightFriend?
👉Find out more here ivnetwork.org.uk/become-an-i…
15 Jan 2023
Every young person should have someone like this.
✍ Abbie Wiggins
ALT You can talk to me when your heart is heavy. You can come to me when your thoughts are loud. Your heart is safe here. You are safe here.
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20 Dec 2022
People come & go in your
life, but the right ones will
always stay....
#quote Unknown ✍️
#rightfriend
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27 Nov 2022
जीवन में कठीन जीवनसाथी बंदरगाह में तूफ़ान जैसा होता हैं और आसान जीवनसाथी तूफ़ान में बंदरगाह जैसा - सही….अत्यंत आवश्यक #RightFriend @smartDataIncLtd
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16 Nov 2022
We love to hear from IV's and young people even after they leave the scheme. Here are some lovely quotes from a young person and a bit of information on their friendship from one of our past IV's #rightfriend
Inspired to volunteer? Find out more bit.ly/39ipaah
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13 Sep 2022
“We believe children and young people should have that right extended up to the age of 25 so that more children can grow up with the support of a friend” #everychildmatters Nyas champions #RightFriend campaign @BenTwomeyNYAS #NIVN
7 Sep 2022
Call for independent visitor scheme to be extended to age 25 cypnow.co.uk/news/article/ca…
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8 Sep 2022
#AcrosstheBorder report from @NYASServices calling for the right to an Independent Visitor the #RightFriend to be extended to #careleavers @BenTwomeyNYAS @MBrazierHMI @barnardos @educationgovuk @ChildrensComm
Today, NYAS has released the Summer 2022 instalment of #AcrosstheBorder 🏴🏴
In our latest report we look at the difference in laws across England and Wales relating to #IndependentVisitors 📣
Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/3RzMyB4
@IV_Network #IndependentVisitorNetwork
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9 Aug 2022
“I can honestly say that there have been many moments I’m not sure I’d have gotten through without you. You’ve been like a second mum and a best friend to me.” Why we need more #IndependentVisitors to be the #RightFriend @BASW_UK @sluppie basw.co.uk/resources/psw-mag…
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5 Aug 2022
Inspired by #CommonwealthGames #WomenInSport become an IV like Devon IV Sian Lewis, ex-commonwealth & triathlete star who visits a child in care once a month to act as a #RightFriend @NYASServices @IV_Network @BenTwomeyNYAS youtube.com/watch?v=9KrS3284… ivnetwork.org.uk/contact-you…
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22 Jul 2022
Following the launch of the @IV_Network's #Rightfriend campaign, @Barnardos CEO @lynnanneperry writes in @cypnow about the important role of Independent Visitors and how they can make a world of difference to the lives of children in care.
cypnow.co.uk/blogs/article/h…
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20 Jul 2022
Read #NIVN's latest report on #Independentvisitors. Volunteering as an IV means you can help change a childhood for the better. Become the #RightFriend and befriend a child in care. Visit ivnetwork.org.uk to find your local service ivnetwork.org.uk/nivn_data_r…
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20 Jul 2022
#NIVN’s latest report reveals only 3.3% of children in care have an Independent Visitor. We believe all children growing up in care deserve the support of a friend who can guide and encourage them over time. An Independent Visitor is the #RightFriend
ivnetwork.org.uk/nivn_data_r…
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12 Jul 2022
"When you use certain language it resonates....you model what you grow up around" @Jerome_H_Agyei thank you sharing your story. #IndependentVisitors building lifelong relationships #careexperienced with children. Show you care and become the #RightFriend
imohub.org.uk/the-imo-podcas…
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8 Jun 2022
Why #IndependentVisitors are the #RightFriend
Make a difference! visit ivnetwork.org.uk #NIVN #StepUpForChildren @barnardos @theipaper @reviewCSC
Why I befriended a boy in foster care when everyone else had abandoned him inews.co.uk/inews-lifestyle/…
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26 May 2022
From corporate to community parenting. Reimagining relationships around #careexperienced children. #NIVN looks forward to working with @educationgovuk to ensure more children in and leaving care have the #RightFriend #IndependentVisitor #FriendshipBuddy @reviewCSC @barnardos
Today we publish our final report and recommendations.
Read them here👇
childrenssocialcare.independ…
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22 Feb 2022
Great news #NIVN #RightFriend campaign included in #SpotlightInquiry "All children in care and care leavers should have access to an Independent Visitor. Ofsted should assess each LA’s Independent Visitor services against national quality standards." @barnardos @APPGCare
22 Feb 2022
The valuable insights found during the
#SpotlightInquiry will help inform the #CareReview
Read the report, findings and recommendations here 👇
becomecharity.org.uk/spotlig…
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