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Jo Petty @jopetty.bsky.social · Jul 31

The DfE should collect data on the proportion of children who are placed out of area because its in their own interests vs with those placed out of area due to capacity issues, so the situation can be properly monitored (Recommendation, Para47) Ed Committee
Sign Our Petition to make this happen 👇

Become @becomecharity.org.uk · Jul 25

Every child needs stability to develop and thrive. Yet in England, more than 1 in 5 children in care are placed over 20 miles from home – some as far as 500 miles.

Sign our petition to demand more from the Government. Together, we can stop this.

https://loom.ly/t24avxY

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Jo Petty @jopetty.bsky.social · Jul 28

I'm writing up conversations with YP who were moved far away & were at risk of missing episodes & grooming. We need to know why children are moved & how to keep them safe - sign our petition.
Lets change this together.
#childrenincare

Become @becomecharity.org.uk · Jul 25

Every child needs stability to develop and thrive. Yet in England, more than 1 in 5 children in care are placed over 20 miles from home – some as far as 500 miles.

Sign our petition to demand more from the Government. Together, we can stop this.

https://loom.ly/t24avxY

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Jo Petty @jopetty.bsky.social · Jul 22

We have a service to help #careexperienced young people into work. Here's Clancy to tell you all about it
Please share with #childrenincare over 16

Become @becomecharity.org.uk · Jul 21

Know someone care-experienced and job hunting? We're running a free online workshop, Wednesday 30 July 6pm-7pm, with advice and tips for job applications.

Clancy, from our Propel into Work team, shares what we'll cover.

Full details: https://loom.ly/C_ZUSL8

Jo Petty @jopetty.bsky.social · Jul 18

I'm so proud to work for Become and see the impact we have as an entire org! Check it out! Look out for vacancies too - you could be part of this! becomecharity.org.uk/about-us/jobs/

#jobs #impact

Jo Petty @jopetty.bsky.social · Jul 15

The Education Committee's report is clear & welcome and aligns with our #GoneTooFar campaign.

Sign our petition to show your support and put more pressure on DfE becomecharity.org.uk/get-involved...

#childrenincare #fostercare #residentialhomes

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Become @becomecharity.org.uk · Jul 14

Our Chief Exec Katharine Sacks-Jones speaking to BBC Breakfast last week about the Education's Committee's report on children's social care. It includes a recommendation to tackle the lack of suitable homes for children in care - a key ask of our #GoneTooFar campaign.

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Jo Petty @jopetty.bsky.social · Jun 24

The educational instability facing children in care is shocking. We've worked with care experienced young people on this report to highlight the disruption they face when it matters most.
Please read and share this report
#youthvoice #childrenincare

Become @becomecharity.org.uk · Jun 24

Our new research shows the shocking disruption children in care face during crucial exam years.

Every child needs stability when it matters most. Let's give all children a fair chance.

Read the report: https://org.pulse.ly/cghabuvvn5

Image with a dark blue background featuring the statistic "15,134 (1 in 3) children in care moved during their GCSE or A-Level years" in light blue text. The word "BECOME" appears at the bottom, accompanied by the slogan "In care. Leaving care. We care." Yellow wavy lines decorate the corners.

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Become @becomecharity.org.uk · Jun 5

More than 30 care-experienced young people from across the country joined parliamentarians, including Jess Asato MP, Josh MacAlister MP and Helen Hayes MP. They celebrated how their voices had made a difference and shared the changes they still want to see.

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Jess Asato MP @jessasatomp.bsky.social · Jun 5

Putting the voices of care-experienced children and young people at the heart of policy-making is essential.

That's why I was delighted to chair an event in Parliament last night marking three years since the independent review of children's social care.

@becomecharity.org.uk

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Become @becomecharity.org.uk · Mar 3

A busy day in Parliament today for our #GoneTooFar campaign group meeting with the Minister for Children and Families, Janet Daby MP, to raise the issue that more than 1 in 5 children in care in England are placed over 20 miles from home.

Members of our Gone too far campaigning groups meeting the Minister for Children and Families

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Jo Petty @jopetty.bsky.social · Mar 3

We would love as much support as possible to ask the government to take urgent action to keep children in care close to the people and places they love when it's in their best interests.

We want to see better data and clear plans.
Sign and share this petition

#CareExperience #ChildrenInCare

Become @becomecharity.org.uk · Feb 26

More than 1 in 5 children in care in England are placed over 20 miles from home – some as far as 500 miles. That's #GoneTooFar.

Children should be kept close to the people and places that matter to them 💜 Can you help us reach 10,000 signatures? becomecharity.org.uk/gtf-petition

Black graphic which says 'Sign our petition!' followed by 'Help keep children in care close to the people and places that matter to them.' above a circular green map with purple pins pointing to best friend's house, nan's flat and netball club.

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Become @becomecharity.org.uk · Feb 26

More than 1 in 5 children in care in England are placed over 20 miles from home – some as far as 500 miles. That's #GoneTooFar.

Children should be kept close to the people and places that matter to them 💜 Can you help us reach 10,000 signatures? becomecharity.org.uk/gtf-petition

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Jo Petty @jopetty.bsky.social · Feb 21

Happy #CareDay from me, Matt and Will. We really value working with everyone in Become The Movement, providing a platform to make their voices heard. We care and want to make the Care Experience better for everyone.
Join us!
becomecharity.org.uk/become-the-m...

Will, Jo, and Matt showing their hands with I Care written on their palms for Care Day

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Jo Petty @jopetty.bsky.social · Feb 20

Come work with us! We're a friendly team and it's a great place to work @becomecharity.org.uk

Become @becomecharity.org.uk · Feb 18

We're hiring! Are you warm & approachable? Skilled at quickly building trust & rapport with young people & professionals alike? Then we want to hear from you. Apply to be a Become Advice and Support Officer & make a real difference to young people in care.
➡️ becomecharity.org.uk/advice-suppo...

A graphic with a light pink background and dark pink text which says' It feels good to be able to empower young people (and their supporting adults) with the knowledge about their rights and entitlements. And to connect them with support to make a real difference.' - Sarah, Advice and Support Officer at Become

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Become @becomecharity.org.uk · Feb 13

"I should not feel lucky. That should be everyone's experience and that should be every care leaver's right." - Georgia, who's part of our #EndTheCareCliff campaign group, giving evidence yesterday to the @houseofcommons.parliament.uk Education Committee.
Join our campaign: becomecharity.org.uk/ETCC

Georgia is sitting on a green chair in the House of Commons. She is giving evidence to the Education Committee. The text reads 'I should not have had to feel lucky.'

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Become @becomecharity.org.uk · Feb 13

“I was placed a hundred miles away from my home area for two weeks, only a month before my GCSEs” - Lamar, who's part of our #GoneTooFar campaign group, giving evidence this week to the @houseofcommons.parliament.uk Education Committee.

Join our campaign: becomecharity.org.uk/GTF

Lamar sits at a table. She is giving evidence to the Education Committee at the House of Commons.

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Become @becomecharity.org.uk · Feb 10

The new series of Waterloo Road starts tomorrow! Become Ambassador & actor Sonya Nisa, who plays Aleena, shares how she got into acting, the challenges she faced along the way and her #CareerInspo advice if you're thinking about a career on the stage and screen. becomecharity.org.uk/career-inspi...

Actor Sonya Nisa stands on a rainbow floor. She is wearing a school uniform as she is in character as Aleena in Waterloo Road. She gives the peace sign with her left hand. The text above reads 'Career inspiration: Sonya Nisa'.

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Katharine Sacks-Jones @katharinesj.bsky.social · Jan 17

So pleased the Government have brought forward an amendment to the Children's Wellbeing and School's Bill to prevent care leavers being found intentionally homeless, a key ask of @becomecharity.bsky.social ‘s #EndTheCareCliff campaign.

becomecharity.org.uk/ETCC

#EndTheCareCliff - Become

We want to permanently #EndTheCareCliff and end the expectation of ‘independence’ asked of young people as they approach 18.

becomecharity.org.uk

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Jo Petty @jopetty.bsky.social · Jan 22

@katharinesj.bsky.social gave evidence in Parliament on the Children’s Wellbeing & Schools Bill yesterday.
I hope the gov take this opportunity to amend the bill to stop children being moved far from home (Our #GoneTooFar campaign) & to #EndTheCareCliff

www.linkedin.com/posts/joanna...

Joanna Petty on LinkedIn: #gonetoofar #endthecarecliff

Katharine makes a strong statement to the Public Bill Committee - this is the best opportunity to improve the care system and therefore improve the lives of so…

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Jo Petty @jopetty.bsky.social · Dec 17

Education Select Committee currently hearing evidence on the state of Children's Social Care, watch it here: parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...
@katharinesj.bsky.social speaking at the session starting at 11am
#childrenssocialcare

Parliamentlive.tv

Education Committee

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Jo Petty @jopetty.bsky.social · Dec 3

If you're thinking about giving to charity this Christmas please do so during the #BigGive. So many charities are taking part & it makes so much difference.
Obviously I would love it if you choose @becomecharity.bsky.social

becomecharity.org.uk/support-our-...

Double your Donation - Become

Double your donation and double your impact towards our work with and for care-experienced children and young people.

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Jo Petty @jopetty.bsky.social · Nov 29

The atmosphere in the room at the CYPNow Awards was lovely, there are so many amazing charities.
Well done everyone at @becomecharity.bsky.social for being awarded Children and Young Peoples Charity Award💜🥳

Photo of five members of Become staff holding the award.

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Jo Petty @jopetty.bsky.social · Nov 20

I really like working with our fabulous community of care experienced young people. Yesterday I was interviewed by Jess, a very talented journalist for her radio show. Listen here at just after 8 mins talking about the impact of cost of living crisis on #careleavers soundcloud.com/quaysnewsrad...

L6 NEWSDAY 19/11 1600 SHOW_

Listen to L6 NEWSDAY 19/11 1600 SHOW_ by Quays News Radio #np on #SoundCloud

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Jo Petty @jopetty.bsky.social · Nov 19

Tomorrow marks 35 years of the Convention on the Rights of the Child and I joined theLady Hale lecture hosted by @article39.bsky.social
It was fantastic - I've read Lady Hales book & it was inspiring hearing her speak. Lots to celebrate and lots to still do for #childrensrights.

Article 39

Fighting for children's rights in institutional settings

Article39.org.uk

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Jo Petty @jopetty.bsky.social · Nov 14

I've not posted yet, but am inspired to share I attended the Care Leavers National Movement conference today. It was a day full of inspiring speakers with a warm sense of community. I'm leaving with ideas to take back to Become & a better sense of National House Project. #careleaverscan #CLMN2024