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11 years ago
Reflecting on important issues from last 30 episodes
I highlight the future interviews scheduled for the programme including Dame Tessa Jowell -- Privatising child protection services -- I reflect on the Children's Minister Edward Timpson's latest comments on the current issue about the misrepresentation in the media of government plans -- Community Care have publicised the revised and relaunched standards for social work employers...
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11 years ago
The Global Agenda for Social Work
David Jones talks about the origins of The Global Agenda for Social Work and the work it is completing during our interview A common theme throughout our discussion is promoting the voices of front line staff and how we can spread good news stories By doing so we can provide a greater understanding of social...
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11 years ago
Child Protection Expert Jim Gamble Interview
Jim -- I have never ever met anybody in the safeguarding community who didn't care about the people they were going in to protect Jim Gamble brings over thirty years experience from the world of protective services and a strong reputation for successful delivery in counter terrorism organized and hi-tech crime prevention and child protection...
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11 years ago
Media Representation & Research in Practice
I've included an interview from The Media Show on the BBC for you We discuss adoption and surrounding topics as well as in my view the hugely important subject of media representation of social care We need to stop confusing confidentiality with secrecy and promote the outstanding work that social care staff achieve I had...
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11 years ago
Early Intervention Conference
In conjunction with British Association of the Study and Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect BASPCAN David Niven Associates DNA hosted This is my childhood there will be no other The conference tackled early intervention of the 'toxic trio' of domestic violence substance misuse and mental health issues and how they impact children and families...
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11 years ago
Privatising Child Protection
Initially I debate the current topic in the UK -- should social services especially child protection be moved to the private sector Julian Le Grand has created a storm by saying that services are inadequate and this would be drastically improved by privatisation Having specialised in child protection throughout my career I give my honest opinions...
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11 years ago
Play & Early Years; World Autism Day
The guest this week is Sandra Trotman Meadows -- the Chief Executive Officer of PEYTU a Bristol based charity providing training and consultancy to the Children amp Young People's workforce The interview focusses on early years and the influences of the voluntary and charity sector and the importance of early years professionals -- and possibly naming...
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11 years ago
Safeguarding Disabled Children
The Development Manager for Disabled Children's Services at the Ann Craft Trust ACT Sarah Goff and I discuss the role of ACT in safeguarding disabled children and vulnerable adults and specifically Sarah's position in the organisation We discuss the higher vulnerability of disabled children to abuse and the preventative measures which can be taken She...
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11 years ago
Compass Jobs Fair for Social Work
Excellent day at Compass Jobs Fair which exists to help support and develop the social work and social care workforce I had the opportunity to talk to a lot of fascinating people with inspiring stories I have included their interviews to share with you -- Russell Smith the Director of CarePair which provides a service to match carers...
External news
11 years ago
Care Leaver David Akinsanya’s Journey
David Akinsanya is a successful campaigner for Looked After children The reason for his work is due to his complex and troubled story David was brought up in care and consequently experienced many troubling events My interview with David discusses these events and how they have influenced David's following career and life story David transpires a...