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Thank you so much

Joanna Winterburn • Jun 14, 2021

I am a social worker based on Devon Children’s Social care POD team.

I wanted to bring to your attention the outstanding support from staff at Running Deer School.


I have been working with Nick Hurst (Acting Head of School) regarding a family.


I wanted you to know that the support that Nick and his staff have provided to the Child In Need Plan regarding this young person is phenomenal, they have shown dedication to ensuring this young persons needs are met, they have gone above and beyond to support this young person within the education setting, provided the Child In Need group with an interaction plan regarding child to assist mother with managing child at home and have offered outreach support to assist family.


The support from Nick and his staff has managed to prevent a young person possibly ending up in the care system. Without support from Nick and his staff there would be a very different outcome for this young person, I just wanted you to know that the team at Running Deer have been outstanding.


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