Gill Dean - work (@GillDeanWork) header
Gill Dean - work (@GillDeanWork) profile picture

Gill Dean - work

@GillDeanWork

Community Relationship Manager for @childrenssociety working in Yorkshire & the North East. Contact me at [email protected]. Views my own

 Warrington, England
Joined August 2020
  • Tweets461
  • Following130
  • Followers101
39Media
Photo by Gill Dean - work (@GillDeanWork)Photo by Gill Dean - work (@GillDeanWork)Photo by Gill Dean - work (@GillDeanWork)Photo by Gill Dean - work (@GillDeanWork)Photo by Gill Dean - work (@GillDeanWork)Photo by Gill Dean - work (@GillDeanWork)Photo by Gill Dean - work (@GillDeanWork)Photo by Gill Dean - work (@GillDeanWork)Photo by Gill Dean - work (@GillDeanWork)Photo by Gill Dean - work (@GillDeanWork)
Let's send a clear message to the next Prime Minister: Children and young people must be at the heart of government. Add your name 👇 act.childrenssociety.org.uk/… #ChildrenAtTheTable Thank you
1
2
47
Were you unable to join our #LookCloser learning events last year? Don't worry - we've just announced some new dates! Join us to learn more about your role in safeguarding all children from #childexploitation. Sign up for free here: bit.ly/44TDtcz
Image from The Children's Society - National Programmes (@TCSImpact)
3
2
4
1,445
Nearly one in five young people have been cyberbullied at least once in England, according to a report by the WHO. But how can we keep young people safer online? It starts with understanding the platforms they pose. Read more in our blog: childrenssociety.org.uk/what…
9
17
2,185
Help young people change their lives. Challenge yourself to walk 60km this May and fundraise for the 60k young people @childrensociety directly support each year. Visit the challenge website to sign up 60-km-for-60-k.justgiving-si…
Image from Gill Dean - work (@GillDeanWork)
4
69
Thank you so much to the Y9 @FevershamA students for raising this amazing amount for @childrensociety It was lovely to meet you all last week. Thanks for lunch and the fun conversation! Good luck with the rest of your fundraising #gratitude
Feversham Girls' Secondary Academy (@FevershamA) profile pictureFeversham Girls' Secondary Academy@FevershamA13 Nov 2023
Some of our Y9 students raised an amazing £640 last week for the @childrensociety. fantastic effort girls! Well done!! 👏🏼 👏🏼👏🏼 #Charity #TeamFeversham
Image from Feversham Girls' Secondary Academy (@FevershamA)
1
5
313
TW: Underage relationships We worked with a group of young people where they looked at exploitative relationships and were asked to offer advice. Here's what they said💬

Relationship advice by young people

6
7
1,709
The impending immigration bill is alarming, and we’re particularly concerned about how young people could be affected. Children fleeing dangerous situations deserve protection, and we expect the Government to make that protection a priority. Full story: theguardian.com/uk-news/2023…
Rishi Sunak’s plan for small boats ‘will lock up people fleeing war’

Rishi Sunak’s plan for small boats ‘will lock up people fleeing war’

Prime minister’s proposed legislation aimed at stopping Channel crossings branded ‘a joke’ by a former minister

theguardian.com
1
9
13
1,983
When Malik spotted a child alone trying to buy a one way ticket to a town far away on Sunday night, he knew something wasn’t quite right. What he did next may have kept the child safe from exploitation ⬇️ bit.ly/3XXVd2V
What happens when you report child exploitation? | The Children's Society

What happens when you report child exploitation? | The Children's Society

You spot something that makes you worried about a child’s safety. You report it. But what happens next?

childrenssociety.org.uk
1
16
2
16
9,019
Number of UK children in food poverty nearly doubles in a year to 4m. New @Food_Foundation research finds 80% of people polled favoured extending free school meals to all children from families in receipt of universal credit. theguardian.com/society/2023…
Number of UK children in food poverty nearly doubles in a year to 4m

Number of UK children in food poverty nearly doubles in a year to 4m

Support grows for expansion of free school meals to struggling families in face of rising hunger

theguardian.com
5
7
1,087
Exploitation can happen anywhere - in the city, countryside, on social media or on the bus 🚌 Signs of exploitation aren’t always obvious but if we know what to look for and #LookCloser, we can keep children safe. Know the signs bit.ly/3EueORu and spread the word 🔁
Image from The Children's Society (@childrensociety)
1
31
2
30
7,520
Our #LookCloser campaign will show you how to spot and report child exploitation. The #CostOfLivingCrisis means more young people are being groomed into criminal groups by being given rewards or treats. Full story here: bit.ly/3KKWUxM
Children lured into county lines with free Subway sandwiches during cost of living crisis

Children lured into county lines with free Subway sandwiches during cost of living crisis

An eight year old girl lured by sweets and magazines is among the children to fall prey to county lines gangs in recent weeks

inews.co.uk
2
51
Can you spot the signs of child exploitation? Today @childrensociety launch their #LookCloser campaign, where we educate the public in the signs of child exploitation and how to report concerns. You can read more and download resources at ow.ly/8ROH50MYXbP
2
89
Signs of child exploitation aren’t obvious but by knowing what to look for you’re more likely to spot when something isn’t right. We’re joining with @BTP and @PoliceChiefs in asking everyone to learn the signs and #LookCloser 🔁 to spread awareness

Signs of exploitation

4
80
10
62
48,921
Planning a coffee morning for @childrensociety ☕️🍰🧁 Check out our new Bake and Brew resources here: shop.childrenssociety.org.uk… @DioceseofDurham @NclDiocese @LeedsCofE @DioceseOfYork
3
48
Alarming YouGov poll shows 4️⃣5️⃣% of young people worry they will never earn enough to support a family. #CostOfLivingCrisis bit.ly/3Y0jdU3
1
3
8
1,714
'I'm still grabbing everything life has to offer me with a sense of urgency' - Eva, 14 Young people across the UK reflect on how the pandemic continues to shape them. bit.ly/3DrbXZc

‘We’re on permanent catch-up’: how Covid has changed young Britons’ lives

Young people across the UK reflect on how the pandemic affected them – and continues to shape their futures

theguardian.com
2
6
6
1,760
It was an absolute pleasure to be at the beautiful Candlemas service today at @HalifaxMinster and have the opportunity to say thank you for the amazing £5k raised for @childrenssociety from their #Christingle on Christmas Eve. Thank you to all involved 🙏🍊
Image from Gill Dean - work (@GillDeanWork)
1
9
396
Yesterday, local primary schools joined together for a @childrensociety #Christingle service at @nclcathedral with @BishopBerwick, @Paulrickeard, @claremaclaren & @GillDeanTCS. Read more 👉bit.ly/3wzLXak
Image from Newcastle Diocese (CofE) (@NclDiocese)
Image from Newcastle Diocese (CofE) (@NclDiocese)
Image from Newcastle Diocese (CofE) (@NclDiocese)
Image from Newcastle Diocese (CofE) (@NclDiocese)
1
5
17
1,241
Our Y4 children have had a great time @nclcathedral this afternoon. They have been inspired by Matthew 5:14 and taking Bishop Mark’s message forward by making other people smile and spreading kindness. #youarethelightoftheworld #lifeinallitsfullness
Image from Christ Church CE Primary Newcastle (@ChristchurchP)
2
7
999
Year 4 had a wonderful afternoon at Newcastle Cathedral celebrating a Christingle. They even met a real Bishop and asked him lots of questions about our school badge! @NCEAChaplain @Paulrickeard
Image from NCEAT Bishop’s Primary School ( formerly JBP) (@NCEA_Bishops)
Image from NCEAT Bishop’s Primary School ( formerly JBP) (@NCEA_Bishops)
Image from NCEAT Bishop’s Primary School ( formerly JBP) (@NCEA_Bishops)
Image from NCEAT Bishop’s Primary School ( formerly JBP) (@NCEA_Bishops)
1
3
1
11
972
Load more