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Public Affairs and Communications Strategist. Angel Investor. Charity Trustee. Focused on innovations in education and healthcare.

London
Joined May 2012
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Humanism in just six words. Words to celebrate this #WorldHumanistDay 🎉
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Happy World Philosophy Day! We're starting with an online enquiry considering death and life with Epicurus. "When we are, death is not. And when death is, we are not?" What does this mean to you? #WorldPhilosophyDay
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We need to implement philosophy in education from early years to help children and adults to succeed in academic endeavours at all educational levels. Philosophy is key to improving mental health and wellbeing to thrive in a changing global economy @rosiecoaching
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❓ In #LordsQs from 2.35pm:  @natalieben questions the government on the teaching of philosophy to improve critical thinking and problem-solving skills at all educational levels. 📺 Watch #HouseofLords online parliamentlive.tv/Event/Inde… 1/4 🔽
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Absolutely roaring laughter from our delegates at #humanists2022, at the psychology of illusion and the fun you can have with it! Do check out @RichardWiseman's YouTube channel: Quirkology. youtube.com/user/Quirkology
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In this article for the #PractisngConnection publication, @RussellWriting argues that “health and social care cannot and should not be exempt from gaining the benefits of peer-to-peer networks” hubs.ly/H0MSBsv0 #SurgeryoftheFuture #PublicHealth
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Today we launch Practising Connection - Public Health and The Surgery of the Future 4.0. This series of articles curated by Jericho on behalf of @assuraplc is an important conversation about the new eco-systems for primary healthcare hubs.ly/H0MXg6N0
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Earlier this year we joined @ProspectUnion and @fsb_policy in the launch of an inquiry into the future of self-employment. Today, after listening to self-employed workers, we launch the interim findings. More here: community-tu.org/interim-rep…
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"We need to give sole traders the help and support they desperately need" says @MMcTagueFSB as @ProspectUnion joins forces with @fsb_policy and @CommunityUnion to launch an Inquiry into the Future of Self-Employment. Check out the report here prospect.org.uk/news/urgent-…
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Anyone out there in academia who is #dyslexic, #dyspraxic or has #ADHD and has struggled with writing their research up and getting it published. Prof. Sarah Rankin and I would like to hear from you-we are running a focus group Feb 3rd 3-5 pm to discuss. @DyslexiaScotlan #AcWri
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National authorities encourage local governments to mobilize residents and volunteers against the #coronavirus. #Nyby is a Norwegian collaboration platform developed exactly to coordinate available resources for important welfare tasks, at scale. nyby.com/covid-response
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The Duchess of Cambridge has this morning unveiled the findings of biggest ever study on the #earlyyears 💚 The #5BigInsights reveal what the UK thinks about the early years! bit.ly/3q4xFK4 #thisisjustthebeginning #eymatters
Answering the #5BigQuestions: 98% of you said that that nurture is essential to lifelong outcomes. But, just one in four recognise the specific importance of the first five years of a child’s life.
Too many people across the UK don’t understand what it means to be self-employed. From our sectors and jobs, our hours and pay, to the support we need. Read @RussellWriting story here 👇👇 ed.gr/cxycf
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NEW @NCTcharity parent resources have landed on the EasyPeasy parenting app! 💫 We’re excited to team up with our friends NCT to support parents and children at home 💚👍 Try for free now 👉 apple.co/2NHahR8 #homeheroes #strongertogether #earlyyears #learnthroughplay
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Houston Police Chief @ArtAcevedo: “Let me just say this to the President of the United States, on behalf of the police chiefs of this country: please, if you don’t have something constructive to say, keep your mouth shut.”
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‘It is wrong always and everywhere for anyone, to believe anything upon insufficient evidence.’ (William Clifford). At our adult philosophy group 'think and drink' tomorrow will be discussing the ethics of belief. buff.ly/2LWQQTt BYOB (until we're back @subplot_57!)
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We’re thrilled to join our friends @UKScouting to help support their #earlyyears pilot programme. Together we’ll be helping more young people develop skills for life by sharing digital home learning content. Access here: bit.ly/3bLBCec #TheGreatIndoors #learnthroughplay
If you're WAH at the mo, now is the perfect time to improve your Critical and Creative thinking skills with one of our online masterclasses. Both classes will help your problem solving & seeing skills both in and out of work. Find out more & sign up here buff.ly/3aAdJGJ
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Our statement this week was just the start of our work to advocate for support for babies &their families during and after the COVID-19 crisis. To find out more about the Movement and how to join our work, click here (and read to the bottom of the page!). parentinfantfoundation.org.u…