Black Leadership

Black leadership 11 April 2024 Laurelle Brown Pronouns: She/Her Founder and DirectorLeadership • Performance • Influence • Grind • Not giving a **** • Inclusion • Vision • Growth mindset • Confidence • CommunicationBlack Leadership “We who believe in freedom still cannot rest.” Benjamin ZephaniahMy pathway Life experiences Education and training Professional experiences Self improvement and de [...] *A BSP is identified as someone who: 1. [...] Works with children and young people who have experienced or are at risk of abuse or neglect; or whose role includes safeguarding responsibilities; or works with families to protect children and young people; 2. [...] Self-identifies as ‘Black’, and whose total or partial ancestry is from any of the Black racial / ethnic groups of the African diaspora. [...] Supporting Black leadershipWe recognise the disparities in opportunities and support for BSPs, and seek to address this through: • Supporting, connecting and amplifying the voice of BSPs. • Increasing representation of BSPs at all sector levels. • Developing research and evidence to effect change across systems. Why we exist Connecting | Learning & Development | RepresentationOur mission We ch [...] • Invest in high quality, equitable learning and development opportunities for BSPs, for example, secured through nominated places where appropriate. [...] • Invest in high quality, equitable learning and development opportunities for BSPs, for example, secured through nominated places where appropriate. [...] The design and delivery of a robust learning and development offer should be a priority across all services, one which covers a range of core and emerging topics, including mental health and culturally competent trauma informed practice. [...] Additional things: • Safe spaces and community • Celebration and sharing of success stories • Pay and reward. [...] InterpretationThank you! KIJIJI Supporting Black Safeguarding Professionals to Thrive www.