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12 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...
External news
12 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...
External news
12 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...
External news
12 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
12 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...
External news
12 years ago
Parenting news stories; Daniel Pelka reflection
Faye Dicker of Freelance Bristol Mum and I discuss some of the headlines that have made the papers this week Included are the risks and effects of older fathers pushy parenting drinking alcohol during pregnancy and obesity on the lives of children These topics raise a lot of debate and differences of opinion do you agree...
External news
12 years ago
Chief Social Worker for adults; Martin Narey report
Interview with Chief Social Worker for adults Lyn Romeo She discusses her role and how the work of adult social workers supports vulnerable adults to live their lives in the way they want to with great success However she feels this good work has been lost in the public eye and hopes in the future...
External news
12 years ago
Childhood trauma; child abuser Ian Watkins
An interview with an old friend of the programme Jane Evans who is speaking at 'This is my childhood' conference We discuss trauma in childhood parenting styles domestic violence mental health and substance misuse These areas are all vitally important and Jane speaks from the front line about some of the issues she is dealing...
External news
12 years ago
Celebrity Abuse and Children Accessing Social Media
BBC Radio interview where as an independent child protection expert I am asked to discuss my opinions following the acquittal of celebrities in abuse cases Secondly I look at social media with regards to the role and responsibilities of Professional Social Work and the inherent issues that arise with regards to safeguarding children Using the results of...
External news
12 years ago
The Crime of Stalking
Stalking in the UK Deona Hooper informs me of Social Work Helper and its role in aiding social workers to be represented more fairly in the media I discuss stalking it's impact and training for police social workers medics and teachers as well as the voluntary sector Stalking became a criminal offence in England and Wales on...