MONDAY - I share in the widespread horror at the story of the boys accused of attempting to murder two of their peers in Doncaster. But I'm troubled at the negative media portrayal of young people in care that has resulted.
When I think about my own foster niece and nephew, both of whom are a joy, despite facing unimaginable challenges in their young lives, I think it's high time we stop labelling looked-after children as troublemakers.
TUESDAY - To Newcastle for our annual North East celebration event. I'm relieved that we manage to overcome the health and safety nightmares of running an urban circus workshop in the rather staid and cosy confines of a conference suite. The only injuries are to wounded pride at failed attempts to juggle or leap acrobatically. Gracefully, I refrain from active participation, despite the exhortations of my colleagues.
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