Mark Riddell grew up in care during the 80's. Wrote The Cornflake. Kid. Got an MBE. Is the National Implementation Adviser for Care Leavers in Govt.
Bury, England
Joined November 2015
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Just to let you know that i have had loads of requests for my book to be an audiobook. Finally narrated it and its in Audible and iTunes. Enjoy.
My song is Mississippi by Pussycat.It was 1975 i was 7yrs and i was in a record shop with my mum she said this song was her favourite.I asked her for55p and bought it for her.It reminds me so much of her.God rest her soul.
m.youtube.com/watch?v=jZEPIp…
Not done anything for a while so have decided because music had a huge impact on my life and not famous enough to be on #desertislanddisk that i will post my own.I will post a song each week with:
The year,
where i was and
Impact on me.
Do the same.
Song in next post.
In lockdown and shielding makes you appreciate the things in life you just take for granted. Not a bad view from my front window. Take it easy. It's tough out there.
Thanks to North Yorks Children in care for buying my book. From care leaver to first outstanding in country for care leavers,awarded an MBE and now National Adviser for care leavers in Govt. Read the story here. Cornflake Kid amazon.co.uk/dp/0952671301/r… #Amazonv
Great opportunity to share your story or ambition or achievement. The Cornflake Kid did. You also win prizes. Lets do it. #nlcbf #ypbmfROCKS
Our first content creation #competition for teens in care and #careleavers is now live! Share your biggest achievement for your chance to win 40 hours of driving lessons with the @TheAA_UK imohub.org.uk/competition-wi… #writespeakshare
The Cornflake Kid MBE retweeted
More than half of London councils have introduced the change to exempt #careleavers from council tax! But that means there are still half that need to take action.
See who is and isn't on the list ⬇️⬇️ bit.ly/2H5bgoV
Good piece by Mailonline. Let's get it to all children and young people in care. Let's inspire.
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Great article. Lets share it with children in care and care leavers. Lets inspire dailymail.co.uk/news/article…
The Cornflake Kid MBE retweeted
Happy Mother’s Day to corporate parents❤️ Who continuously support and care for children in care and #careexperienced young people. You really do make a huge, positive difference to young people’s lives. #relationshipsmatter
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TheCornflakeKid aka Mark RiddellMBE is the National Adviser for care leavers in Govt.Read his story.#careleavers
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Analysis from the Commissioner reveals the true scale of #vulnerability among children in England, including 800,000 children suffering from mental health difficulties and tens of thousands of children involved with gangs bit.ly/2tbChTw
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We'd like to tell you a story. This story takes place in Stornoway. Jean Anne, our participation Assistant in Stornoway grew up in care. She didn't always get on with the local police inspector, nor the Sheriff, David Sutherland.
bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-42…. #careleavers well done Lemn and volunteers. Great day for care leavers.
TheCornflakeKid aka Mark RiddellMBE is the National Adviser for care leavers in Govt.Read his story.#careleavers
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