Toria Crooks (@toriacrooks) header
Toria Crooks (@toriacrooks) profile picture

Hathersage dweller, SEMH-specialist SLT (@vcrooksslt), Beaver leader, ACC Inclusion @derbyshirescout & Inclusion Resource lead @ukscouting. She/her Views my own

Hathersage, England
Joined July 2015
Photo by Toria Crooks (@toriacrooks)Photo by Toria Crooks (@toriacrooks)Photo by Toria Crooks (@toriacrooks)Photo by Toria Crooks (@toriacrooks)Photo by Toria Crooks (@toriacrooks)Photo by Toria Crooks (@toriacrooks)Photo by Toria Crooks (@toriacrooks)Photo by Toria Crooks (@toriacrooks)Photo by Toria Crooks (@toriacrooks)Photo by Toria Crooks (@toriacrooks)
Toria Crooks retweeted
It’s not a secret that I’m a bit of a fan of @scouts and their new offer for 4 and 5 year olds is wonderful. But I’ll be keeping pressure on the government to keep exploring ways which we can help these groups keep fees low for parents during the cost of living crisis.
39
10
133
Toria Crooks retweeted
57
3
143
Toria Crooks retweeted
For #ADHDAwarenessMonth we spoke to Dr Jo Jones who shares her advice and tips for our adult Scout volunteers living with ADHD as well as for volunteers looking after young people with ADHD. bit.ly/3VN2NxQ
Happy #Diwali from @1stHathersage #Scouts. Last week we learnt about Diwali from Sanj, one of our parents. We made Diyas, tried traditional Indian clothing & sweets, & celebrated with dancing & sparklers (not at the same time!) @derbyshirescout @scouts #Beavers #scoutingforall
1
1
It's OK not to be OK. Ask for help from organisations like @MindCharity if you need it. We can all help each other too by being supportive and kind to those around us. This is #mypledge for mental health. #WorldMentalHealthDay #scouts #ukscouts #MentalHealthDay2022
You never know what’s going on in people’s lives before, during and after Scouts, even if they’re showing a smile. This #WorldMentalHealth day, we're asking everyone to always be kind. Try our activity, Blocks with feelings, to start the conversation: bit.ly/3V9jlQ4
Next week on Tuesday 11th Oct we meet for the Looked-after children's CEN on improving anti-racist practice in #SLT. Last opportunities to get involved. Tickets from LAC-CEN.eventbrite.co.uk #laccen #rcsltcen #semh #antiracist
1
2
Toria Crooks retweeted
A very special thank you from Chief Scout @Beargrylls to our Scout volunteers who have helped thousands of people throughout the Lying in State of HM The Queen.
5
46
6
430
An incredibly sad day for the country. We are so fortunate to have had the service and dedication of her majesty The Queen for 70 years. My thoughts are with all of the Royal Family at this difficult time.
We’re deeply saddened by the death of Our Patron, HM The Queen. A dedicated supporter of Scouts, Her Majesty has been a peerless role model for our young people.  Our thoughts are with the Royal Family. scouts.org.uk/remembering-th…
What a great time first time as a volunteer @GilwellReunion. So many like-minded people, passionate about developing @scouts for young people. Thank you to everyone who spoke with the Inclusion Team at our stand and in our workshops. Some inspiring pledges for the year ahead.
1
16
Thank you for joining us Kate!
What an amazing day! I was privileged to attend my first @GilwellReunion, seeing first hand our work on #inclusion and #SkillsForLife. #Scouting is more important, relevant and needed than ever before, supporting our #youth and #communities in uncertain times.
Delighted to have also received a commendation at the DHBT awards, for our work at Hathersage Pool. A technically challenging project and difficult to keep going during Lockdown 1, but we got it open on the first day pools could open 2020! #architecture #award #hathersagepool
A slightly different, but very well deserved, project received commendation - 'Restoration of a Public Building' @TC_Architecture applied meticulous detailing to enable the refurbishment & upgrade of Hathersage Swimming Pool for the Parish Council - derbyshirehistoricbuildingst…
1
4
3
Happy Diwali festival day to all @scouts and others celebrating across the world. #ScoutingForAll #diwali #FestivalOfLights #diversitymatters
It is Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) awareness day. Lots of young people in @scouts have communication difficulties. Learn more about supporting DLD and other communication difficulties here: bit.ly/3p5d0aP
1
Today is #suicidprevention2021 and it offers a reminder that it's important to listen to one another and be there if someone needs it. Here is a useful conversation starter that can be used for young people and adults. #RUOKDay – at Cardiff, Wales
4
5
Great opportunity for @scouts to impact on more young people and wider communities in the years to come. Welcome #SquirrelScouts!
We’re absolutely chuffed to announce our new programme for 4 and 5 year olds, #SquirrelScouts. 200+ Squirrel Dreys will open this month across the UK, prioritising areas most affected by the pandemic. Find out more: scouts.org.uk/squirrels #SkillsForLife
1
1
Today I experienced a little of what it's like to be a #churcharchitect. Visiting St Michael's Church, Alnwick to see the tower roof repairs & get a glimpse of the stunning new bells, with @TC_Architecture & @dsbbba. #architecture #buildingconservation @AABC_architect @easanet
1
8
Our @derbyshire_scout AGM last night, included an inspiring talk from county president @SteveJudge whose @scouts experiences helped him become a paratriathalete. We are lucky to have leaders like him inspiring young scouts today. #ScoutingForAll #SkillsForLife #GoodForYou
1
1
3
Love our #newbathroom. #bathroomdesign. Lucky to be married to an architect who can turn dreams into reality!
It took a while to get there and required a lot of careful detailing (more than you'd expect for the humble bathroom!) but our beautiful bathroom is complete! Thanks to Blackthorne Building and Design who did the work. It was a challenge fitting a bath and a shower into a s…
1