Founder and Director
United Kingdom
Joined February 2009
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Louise Smith retweeted
Our children are our greatest treasure. They are our future. Those who abuse them tear at the fabric of our society. β Nelson Mandela
#GlobalMinisterialConference #EndingViolenceAgainstChildren
Louise Smith retweeted
Let's be clear what education 'reform' was meant to achieve, and I really believed we could do it in Scotland if we were bold enough.
And look at where we are now.
Here's the test - what will be better for young people??
I'm very, very disappointed π
Louise Smith retweeted
My wee sister buried her best friend today. My heart was broken for her. She loved wee Lynne without measure or regret. My sister made it out addiction. She never left her friend behind, even asking her to be bridesmaid at her wedding despite her addiction. Thats my family β€οΈβπ©Ή
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I spent time in Barlinnie prison as a 15yr old child, and then Longriggend YOI schoolboys unit before being moved to the notorious Kerlaw secure establishment.
This legislation means traumatised children will not be further traumatised in settings never fit to meet their needs.
Read CYCJ @DebbieAnne84 on her time as Professional Advisor to the Scottish Government on the Children (Care and Justice) (Scotland) Bill, and what changes the legislation will bring cycj.org.uk/scotlands-on-theβ¦
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Many thanks to Beth from @activeschoolsWD for a fantastic wellbeing session today, families took part in yoga + mindful colouring before the adults had time alone to practise mindfulness @DoBeLou using a guided gratitude meditation #Wellbeing
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We couldn't be more excited to announce our groundbreaking partnership with @DoBeLou! The Do-BeMindful platform is committed to fostering mental and emotional well-being among staff, parents, carers, children, and young people.
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Do-BeMindful provide an evidence-based, whole-school approach to nurturing a calm, compassionate and mindful culture.
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A huge thanks to @DoBeLou for popping along to our Meet the teacher night to chat to our parents/carers about the Do Be Mindful programme our young people have been engaging with π§ββοΈ Thanks also to our friends @makedogrow who shared information about the toy library too π§Έπ²π‘ π
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We would like to say a massive thanks to our fab #CollegeExpo23 sponsors π
π Headline
@VerdancyGroup @sqanews @Canvas_by_Inst @DoBeLou
π Partner
@ScotFundCouncil @CollegesScot @sparqs_scotland @EAUCScotland @apprentice_scot @ScappScot
Register now cdn.ac.uk/college-expo23/
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Thank you β¦@DoBeLouβ© for lovely staff wellbeing session this afternoon. We thoroughly enjoyed the yoga, breathing exercise and relaxation π #StaffWellbeing #WellbeingWeek #CantFillFromAnEmptyCup
Louise Smith retweeted
Saying the drug addict has a choice is like saying Pavlovβs dog chooses to salivate when the bell rings!
No amount of naloxone will halt the drug death crisis until the addict has the options that facilitate healing.. choice is on the other side of dependence!
Louise Smith retweeted
Healing the nervous system starts in the body and builds the foundation for resilience and emotional regulation. A bottom up strategy for recovering.
Far too many strategies start from the mind βtop downβ. Modulating the body's reaction to stress creates less dis-ease.
Louise Smith retweeted
I'm looking forward to writing up a piece on girls, women and ADHD and explaining further how everything you thought you knew about adhd is wrong! Hoping also to add a few words in from my girl on what it feels like to be misunderstood at home, at school and in society β₯οΈ
Louise Smith retweeted
So a year and a half ago (nearly)
I tried taking my own life on a bridge (mental health sucks)
This lady saved my life and talked me down , I thanked her a month later and took her out for a drink
1 year later and we have taken our next stage In life and she's moved in β€οΈπN
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You canβt solve a problem with the same mind that created it.
Have a beautiful day everyone π
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15yr old placed in my care after being moved around the country 30 times. 30 times!!! He rocked up unsupervised in a taxi, late at night on his own. DfE ask yourself why these young people fail. Why they end up joining gangs. Why they don't go to school. Big salaries no solutions. Not good enough
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I feel like someone is already doing this-but, anonymously-please DM me with any Ofsted stories you have.
After Easter, I will be pulling something together. @NAHTnews
Let's stand united and make a change!
Enough is enough.
#ForRuth
#ShineOn
#Burnbrighter
Louise Smith retweeted
On 22/8/22, I was assaulted by a group of teenagers while walking my dog. Nose & cheekbone broken, cuts, bruises,dislocated jaw.
The case is being heard on Thursday. I've decided to go to court to speak up for the lad who's charged with the assault. Physically, I have
Louise Smith retweeted
No parent wants a system that creates this much pressure & anxiety, where teachers can not give their best, where curriculums are narrowed for league tables and chn feel pressure they should not have.
It's a vicious cycle we must put an end to.
We will change the system
#ShineOn
βDeeply sorryβ Ofsted chief rejects call for halt in inspections after headβs death theguardian.com/education/20β¦
Louise Smith retweeted
We are asking our families how we make them feel welcome in Keppoch, parents and carers can post their thoughts in the comments box at the front door β€οΈ #improvement #involvement @ScotGovEdu @DoBeLou
